ZRP RODS – VW 1.4L / 1.6L POLO I-BEAM CONNECTING ROD SET

The Audi/VW 1.8L Turbo 20v (180PS) I-Beam connecting rods are machined from high-strength 4340 steel and designed for high performance, extreme durability, and extra rigidity. These rods feature a tapered pin end, making them compatible with OEM pistons. The bushings are made from AMPCO 18 material for excellent wear and fatigue resistance and feature a radial oil reservoir groove. They are shot peened to relieve stress from the material and multi-stage heat treated to increase rigidity. Tight manufacturing tolerances ensure a perfect fit while optimizing oil clearances. Bending and torsion are strictly controlled. Each connecting rod includes ARP 2000 plug fasteners rated at 220,000 psi, with optional ARP L19 material rated at 260,000 psi available as an upgrade, and the entire kit comes with ARP moly and complete installation instructions.
Additional Machining”Tapered” Pin End – Fits OEM PistonsDouble-faced Centering Sleeves for a Perfect Fit and Accurate ReassemblyRibbed Cap Relief for Improved Big End Integrity in Extreme ApplicationsThrust Face Grooves for Weight ReductionTechnical Features of ZRP Connecting RodsI-Shape for Extra RigidityTwo-Piece Forging for High StrengthShot Peening for Improved Fatigue LifeMagnaflux Inspection ensures the consistency of the forged material meets our high quality standardsDouble-faced Caps rib for increased supportMulti-stage heat treatment for maximum strength, dimensional stability, and fatigue resistance.CNC-machined for superior tolerances, accurate to 0.0002″Center-to-center is held to a tolerance of 0.001″Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Computer-generated stress analysis of connecting rodsOptimal balance for weight-matched sets of ± 1 gramAdditional InformationEngine number APP, ARY, AUQ, AJQ, BFB Application 1.8L 20VT Engine Clipboard Tapered pin end Bolt size 3/8″ Shape I-BEAM Length (CC) 144.00 Pin size 7.00pm Big Bore 50.60 BE Width 25.00 Weight Gr. 532 Set of 4 Degree of fastening ARP2000 Series Standard series Weight 532