Description
ARLOWS VW / AUDI CONNECTING ROD SET
Light. Extremely strong. Precision engineered.
Your upgrade for maximum engine performance.
Building your VW or Audi engine for the racetrack or high performance? Then you need connecting rods you can rely on 100 %. The Arlows VW / Audi Connecting Rod Set 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/Audi 1.8T 20V (AEB / BAM / AWB) and 1.8L / 2.0L (KR / 9A / PL)
- 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)
- Only 627 g per rod (stock approx. 675 g) ? noticeably lighter
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fits | VW/Audi 1.8T 20V (AEB/BAM/AWB) & 1.8L/2.0L (KR/9A/PL) |
| Length | 144 mm |
| Piston pin bore | 20 mm |
| Crank pin bore | 50.61 mm |
| Weight per rod (incl. bolts) | 627 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 |
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