Description
ARLOWS VW R32 6X STEEL CONNECTING ROD SET 164MM (H-BEAM)
Light. Extremely strong. Precision engineered.
Your upgrade for maximum engine performance.
Building your VW R32 engine for the racetrack or high performance? Then you need connecting rods you can rely on 100 %. The Arlows 6x Steel Connecting Rod Set 164mm R32 (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 all VW R32 engines
- 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 555 g per rod (stock 665 g) ? extremely light
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fits | All VW R32 engines |
| Length | 164 mm |
| Piston pin bore | 20 mm |
| Crank pin bore | 56.8 mm |
| Weight per rod (incl. bolts) | 555 g (stock 665 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"-24 |
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