If you're looking to crank up the power on your Audi's 5-cylinder engine, you’ve got to consider upgrading those connecting rods. Trust me, when you start pushing serious horsepower, the last thing you want is weak links in your setup. That’s where IE’s forged connecting rods come into play. These aren’t just any rods; they’re built to handle the heat and the stress of big turbos and high boost levels.
One of the standout features of these rods is their unique I-beam design. This isn’t just for looks—this design gives you incredible bending and torsional stiffness, which means they’ll hold up when the going gets tough. Plus, each set comes with IE spec ARP 2000 rod bolts that are stamped with the “IE” logo, ensuring you’re getting the real deal. You don’t want to skimp on this stuff when you’re aiming for reliability at high power levels.
These rods are specifically designed for the MK7/MQB platform, so you know they’re optimized for your setup. The strength-to-weight ratio is top-notch, giving you peace of mind without adding unnecessary bulk. They’re honed to an impressive tolerance of just 250 millionths of an inch, which means you’re getting precision engineering that’s hard to beat. And let’s talk about forced pin oiling—thanks to rifle drilling, your wrist pins are going to last a whole lot longer, which is crucial when you're pushing your engine to its limits.
Every connecting rod set is balanced to within +/- 1 gram, so you can be sure they’re going to work seamlessly together. They’re forged from vacuum-drawn 2-piece 4340 chrome moly steel, which is known for its durability. Each rod has been dimensionally and magnaflux inspected, so you can trust they’re built for extreme reliability. In fact, these rods have been tested to over 1000 BHP on 4-cylinder engines, proving they can handle serious power without breaking a sweat.
Oh, and did I mention they’re multi-stage heat treated? This adds to their dimensional stability and fatigue life, making them a solid investment for anyone serious about performance.
Fitment:
- AUDI - TTRS 2008-2015 (MK2 - 8J) 2.5L FSI 5-cylinder engine
- AUDI - RS3 2006-2013 (MK2 - 8P) 2.5L FSI 5-cylinder engine
- AUDI - RS Q3 2011-2015 (8U) 2.5L FSI 5-cylinder engine
- VW - Golf 2010-2014 (MK6) 2.5L 5-cylinder engine
- VW - Rabbit 2006-2009 (MK5) 2.5L 5-cylinder engine
- VW - Jetta & Jetta GLI 2006-2010 (MK5) 2.5L 5-cylinder engine
- VW - Jetta & Jetta GLI 2010-2014 (MK6) 2.5L 5-cylinder engine
- VW - Jetta SportWagen 2011-2014 (MK6) 2.5L 5-cylinder engine
- VW - Beetle 1998-2011 (1C - 9C - 1Y) 2.5L 5-cylinder engine
- VW - Beetle 2011-2015 (MK2) 2.5L 5-cylinder engine
Note: Just a heads up, the pictures you see are for marketing purposes only, so the actual product may vary a bit.
These connecting rods are a must-have if you're serious about upgrading your Volkswagen or Audi's performance. They’re built to last and designed to take your engine to the next level.
