IE forged drop-in rods upgrade the weak stock units without changing the factory pistons. Strengthening your VW/Audi 1.8T 20V 06A engine for a larger turbo or more boost and keep your engine running reliably.

When increasing the power output of your VW & Audi 20V 1.8T engine, internal parts begin to fail as they are pushed far beyond their original factory spec limits. Integrated Engineering Forged Connecting Rods are designed to replace the factory units and take the beating from today's high-output power modifications. Drive fast and reliably with IE performance rods, guaranteed to support 700HP!

Optional Rifle Drilling

Also referred to as Forced Pin Oiling (FPO), rifle drilling increases wrist pin longevity by providing additional lubrication. This upgrade is highly recommended for street-driven cars that see mileage put on them. Rifle drilling is sold separately on this application.

Features:

• Drop-in rod 19 mm tapered wrist pin for use with stock 19mm pistons only
  
• Forged from vacuum drawn 2 pieces 4340 chrome moly steel
  
• Upgraded H beam design greatly increases strength and durability
  
• Combination tested to 700HP on 4 cylinder engines
  
• Includes IE Spec ARP 2000 rod bolts with "IE" stamp to ensure a genuine product
  
• Individual computer-optimized design to match unique VW/Audi engine applications
  
• Honed to exacting tolerances within 250 millionths of an inch
  
• Optional forced pin oiling (rifle drilling) for long wrist pin life
  
• Each connecting rod set is balanced to weights within +/- 1 gram
  
• Dimensionally and magnaflux inspected to ensure extreme reliability
  
• Multi-stage heat treated for dimensional stability and fatigue life

What's Included:

• Integrated Engineering Forged Connecting Rods