IE Forged Connecting Rods VW & Audi 144X20 | Fits 1.8T 20V & 2.0T FSI

IE H-BEAM CONNECTING ROD SET - 144X20 Achieve your performance goals with IE H-beam connecting rods that will make your build a success. IE Rods are designed for strength and reliability to support performance builds up to 600 horsepower and torque. Engineered to be fairly light weight for a high power to weight ratio making them the perfect choice for aggressive street builds. LEADING BENEFITS Supports far more horsepower and torque than the stock components Keeps your engine reliable for upgraded turbos and superchargers Supports higher RPMs to squeeze out more top end power Safeguards your engine to ensure a successful project Supports up to 600 horsepower and torque (for higher power builds consider IE Tuscan I-beam Connecting Rods) DESIGN FEATURES Extra strong forged 4340 chromoly steel Made in USA ARP 2000 rod bolts Computer optimized on a specific application basis Honed to exact tolerance on USA made Sunnen machinery Each set balanced to /- 1 gram Thoroughly quality controlled dimensionally and for material quality H-beam design optimized to be lightweight and strong for daily driven cars Tanged rod bearings for extra security and reliability Optional rifle drilling for increased wristpin and bushing life HIGHLY ENGINEERED IN-HOUSE All IE connecting rods are designed on and per engine application basis for factors such as cylinder pressure and rotating assembly mass. Many other brands simply change dimensions and do not engineer for the specific application at hand. FEA and computer simulation software is used to ensure the highest quality product. FEA software is used to verify structural integrity while optimizing strength to weight ratios Leading edge CAD software is leveraged to build application specific designs MACHINED & INSPECTED IN USA The two most important dimensions of a connecting rod are the tolerances and roundness of the crankshaft journals and wristpin bushings. IE Rods are machined in-house on our top-of-the line USA made Sunnen rod hone machine that ensures proper critical roundness. After machine work is finished, every rod set undergoes a strict quality control process to verify all tolerances, weight balance, bolt threads, and surface finishes. Honed to exacting tolerances within 250 millionths of an inch Multiple QC processes ensure proper clearances OPTIONAL RIFLE DRILLING Rifle drilling is a machining process that adds a small hole directly through the center of the connecting rod. This galley force-feeds oil pressure from the crankshaft journal through the rod to the wrist pin bushing. Providing extra lubrication greatly extends engine life and reduces wear on the wrist pin and wrist pin bushing. Rifle drilling upgrade is highly recommended for street cars that will be driven for extended miles. H beam cross section model details the rifle drilled oil galley for forced pin oiling VEHICLE FITMENT This 144X20 connecting rod set will only work with factory-equipped pistons that use 20mm wrist pins and non-tapered rods. Many 1.8T 20V (06A) and 2.0T FSI (EA113) engines use a tapered rod, for these engines please see our drop-in rod options if you wish to keep factory pistons. Use the piston fitment guide in the technical specs tab to verify factory piston compatibility MAKE MODEL YEAR GENERATION AUDI A4 1.8T 1996 - 2001 B5 - B5.5 AUDI A4 1.8T 2002 -2005 B6 AUDI A4 2.0T FSI 2005 - 2008 B7 AUDI A6 1.8T 1998 - 2004 C5 AUDI A6 Allroad 1.8T 1998 - 2004 C5 AUDI A6 2.0T FSI 2005 - 2011 C6 AUDI A6 Allroad 2.0T FSI 2005 - 2011 C6 AUDI TT 1.8T 2000 - 2006 8N AUDI TT 2.0T FSI 2008 - 2010 8J AUDI TTS 2008 - 2015 8J AUDI A3 1.8T 1996 - 2003 8L AUDI S3 1996 - 2003 8L AUDI A3 2.0T FSI 2006 - 2008 8P AUDI S3 2006 - 2013 8P VW Golf 2.0L 1993 - 1999 MK3 VW Golf 1.8T & 2.0L 1999 - 2005 MK4 VW GTI 1.8T 1999-2005 MK4 VW GTI 2006 - 2009 MK5 VW Golf R 2012 - 2013 MK6 VW Jetta 2.0L 1993 - 1999 MK3 VW Jetta / GLI 1.8T & 2.0L 1999 - 2005 MK4 VW Jetta / GLI 2.0T FSI 2006 - 2008 MK5 VW Beetle 1.8T, 2.0L, & 2.0T FSI 1998 - 2010 1C / 9C / 1Y VW Passat 1.8T 1998 - 2005 B5 - B5.5 VW Passat 2.0T FSI 2006 - 2010 B6 VW EOS 2.0T FSI 2006 - 2010 1F7 VW Corrado G60 & 2.0L 1998 - 1995 A3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: IERHVA1 RODS ROD DIMENSIONS COMPATIBLE BEARINGS This set of IE connecting rods is designed for use with tanged style rod bearings only. Tanged bearings locate and lock into the journal, reducing the chances of bearing spin and less chance of bearing failures. MAHLE RACE BEARINGS Best for high-powered race and street driven engines. CALICO/ACL BEARINGS Great for mid-high powered street driven engines. PISTON FITMENT Refer to the guide below to verify piston compatibility by engine code. MAKE ENGINE PISTON ENGINE CODE AUDI & VW 1.8T 20V Stock & aftermarket AEB, AGU, AMK, AMU, APX, APY, ATC, ATW, AWD, AYP, BAM, BEA AUDI & VW 1.8T 20V Aftermarket only AMB, ARX, ARY, ATW, AUM, AWM, AWP, AWW, BJX AUDI & VW 2.0T FSI EA113 Aftermarket only All engine codes VW 2.0L 8V Aftermarket only AEG, AZG VW 2.0L 16V