The ultimate in VW & Audi Connecting Rod Strength from IE, these 144X22 Tuscan I-beam Connecting Rods for your 2.0T TSI (EA888 Gen 1, 2, 3) engine when used with aftermarket pistons, will provide incredible strength against extreme performance builds in a lightweight package. 

Tuscan connecting rods represent the leading edge of technology for bottom end strength, reliability, and light-weight engineering staff utilizes the most modern technology to optimize these rods to a level never before seen at the enthusiast level.  Give your engine a reliably strong connecting rod set that is rated for engines up to 1000BHP!   

Features:

• UNIQUE I-BEAM DESIGN OFFERS INCREDIBLE BENDING AND TORSIONAL STIFFNESS
• INCLUDES IE SPEC ARP 2000 ROD BOLTS WITH "IE" STAMP TO ENSURE A GENUINE PRODUCT
• APPLICATION SPECIFIC DESIGN OPTIMIZED FOR THE MK7/MQB PLATFORM
• INDUSTRY LEADING CONNECTING ROD STRENGTH TO WEIGHT RATIO
• HONED TO EXACTING TOLERANCES WITHIN 250 MILLIONTHS OF AN INCH
• FORCED PIN OILING (RIFLE DRILLING) PROVIDES LONG WRIST PIN LONGEVITY
• EACH CONNECTING ROD SET IS BALANCED TO WEIGHTS WITHIN +/- 1 GRAM
• FORGED FROM VACUUM DRAWN 2 PIECE 4340 CHROME MOLY STEEL
• DIMENSIONALLY AND MAGNAFLUX INSPECTED FOR EXTREME RELIABILITY 
• COMBINATION TESTED TO OVER 1000BHP ON 4 CYLINDER ENGINES
• MULTI-STAGE HEAT TREATED FOR DIMENSIONAL STABILITY AND FATIGUE LIFE 

COMPATIBLE PISTONS

IE's Tuscan connecting rods require to be installed with 22mm non-tapered wrist pin aftermarket pistons. 

• IE Spec Mahle Forged Pistons - 82.5mm bore with 9.5:1 CR: IE Part Number MAH-PVN1
• IE Spec Mahle Forged Pistons - 83mm over-bore with 9.5:1 CR: IE Part Number MAH-PVN2 

COMPATIBLE ROD BEARINGS

IE's Tuscan Connecting Rods have machined for rod bearings equipped with bearing tangs. This increases bearing strength and a much-reduced chance of bearing failure and spin. 

• Mahle Motorsport performance rod bearings - IE Part Number: MAH-VC1027
• Calico/ACL performance coated rod bearings - IE Part Number: CAL-4B1606H
• OE replacement rod bearings - IE Part Number: OEM-18T-RBSET

What's Included:

• Integrated Engineering Forged Connecting Rods