Rifle-Drilled Connecting Rod Set with ARP 2000 Bolts

The CTS Turbo connecting rods are rifle-drilled, drop-in replacement rods specifically engineered for MK6/B8 2.0T EA888 Gen 1 & 2 engines that utilize aftermarket pistons. CTS Turbo emphasizes quality control with these connecting rods. All big and small end bores are honed in-house using precision equipment to achieve exacting tolerances. Each rod undergoes a stringent quality control process, including critical dimension measurements on a CMM, and are matched in weight to within +/- 1 gram. They are equipped with genuine ARP 2000 rod bolts for added strength and durability. Key specifications include a center-to-center length of 144mm, a 21mm wrist pin diameter, and a 50.60mm big-end journal diameter. The big-end journal width is 21.90mm, and they utilize a non-tapered wrist pin style. The rod bolts are 3/8″ ARP 2000. These connecting rods are compatible with a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen models, including the Audi A4 (2009-2015 B8/B8.5), A5 (2008-2015 B8/B8.5), Q5 (2008-2015 8R), A6 (2012-2015 C7/C7.5), TT (2008-2015 MK2/8J), A3 (2006-2013 MK2/8P), and Q3 (2011-2015 8U). They also fit VW GTI (2006-2009 MK5, 2010-2014 MK6), Jetta & Jetta GLI (2010-2014 MK6), Jetta SportWagen (2011-2014 MK6), CC (2009-2015 3C8), Passat (2006-2010 B6), EOS (2006-2015 1F7), and Beetle (2011-2015 MK2). The fitment applies to EA888 Gen 1 & 2 engines with engine codes CCTA, CCZA, CCZB, CBF, CBFA, and CAEB.