Description
ARLOWS VW / AUDI 4X STEEL CONNECTING ROD SET 159MM 2.0L (H-BEAM)
Light. Extremely strong. Precision engineered.
Your upgrade for maximum engine performance.
Building your VW Golf 2, Golf 3 or Passat 2.0L engine (2E / ABF) for the racetrack or high performance? Then you need connecting rods you can rely on 100 %. The Arlows 4x Steel Connecting Rod Set 159mm 2.0L (H-Beam) made of high-quality 4340 steel (40CrNiMoA) is exactly the part trusted by professionals in motorsport, tuning and custom builds.
The optimized H-beam design delivers maximum stability at minimum weight. Forged, 3D-designed, CNC-machined, hardened and shot-peened ? perfect for high-revving engines. With bronze piston pin bushings, ultra-strong Pro-Series 14.9 bolts and extremely tight tolerances, you?re perfectly equipped for power levels far beyond stock.
Your advantages at a glance:
- Fits VW Golf 2 2.0 16V, Golf 3 2.0 8V 2E, Golf 3 2.0 16V ABF, Passat 2.0 16V
- Forged from 4340 steel (40CrNiMoA) and CNC-machined
- H-beam for maximum stability at minimum weight
- 3D-designed & CNC-machined for optimal load distribution
- Hardened to HRC 35-38 + shot-peened
- Bronze piston pin bushings with lubrication hole
- High-strength Pro-Series 14.9 bolts (1490 N/mm² tensile strength)
- Rolled threads ? 30 % stronger flank strength
- Tight tolerances (±0.004 mm) and weight-matched (±1 g)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fits | VW Golf 2 2.0 16V, Golf 3 2.0 8V 2E, Golf 3 2.0 16V ABF, Passat 2.0 16V |
| Length | 159 mm |
| Piston pin bore | 20 mm |
| Crank pin bore | 50.61 mm |
| Weight per rod (incl. bolts) | 617 g (stock 675 g) |
| Material | 4340 Steel (40CrNiMoA) |
| Tensile strength | > 1250 N/mm² |
| Max. RPM | up to 9,000 rpm |
| Load capacity | approx. 200 HP per rod |
| Bolts | 3/8" |
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