- Product: X-Beam Steel Connecting Rods 161 mm
- Engines: VW VR6 & V6 24V (AAA, ABV, BDE, AQP)
- Material: 4340 Chrome-Moly Steel (EN24)
- Length: 161 mm – 3 mm shorter than OEM
- Rated for: 1200+ HP / up to 9000 RPM
- Includes: ARP 2000 bolts (5/16")
- Features: Superfinish, bronze bushing, oiling hole
- Recommended: JE / Wiseco pistons + MLS head gasket
Connecting Rods
Steel Connecting Rods for Racing Engines
Our steel connecting rods for racing engines are engineered for maximum strength, precision, and performance. Designed for professional engine builders, tuners, and motorsport enthusiasts, they deliver exceptional reliability and durability under extreme racing conditions.
Manufactured from high-strength, heat-treated steel, these rods offer outstanding tensile strength with optimized weight. The result: smoother engine operation, improved torque transfer, and superior endurance at high RPMs.
Whether for drag racing, circuit, or drift applications – our steel rods ensure consistent performance and stability even at the limits of engine power. Combined with high-quality pistons and bearings, they form the foundation for uncompromising race performance.
Key Advantages of Our Steel Connecting Rods:
- Maximum load capacity for high-performance engines
- Precision CNC machining for perfect fitment
- Optimized weight for reduced inertia
- Ideal for motorsport and professional tuning
Discover our range of steel connecting rods for various engine types and take your race engine to the next level.

ISP H-Beam Connecting Rod Set – Abarth 500 / Grande Punto 1.4T
High-performance H-beam connecting rods made from 4320 chrome-moly steel. Precision-balanced (±1g), shot-peened, and rated for up to 600 HP. Includes ARP 5/16" rod bolts. Designed for turbo builds and motorsport applications.
- Fits: Audi/VW 1.8T 20V Turbo (AGU, AEB, BAM, APY, etc.)
- Vehicles: A3, A4, A6, S3, TT and others with 1.8T engines
- Rod length: 144 mm (center to center)
- Piston pin bore: 20 mm
- Material: Forged 4320 chrome-moly steel
- Surface: Shot-peened for fatigue strength
- Oil passage: integrated in small end
- Weight match: ±1.5 g tolerance
- Includes high-strength 3/8" rod bolts
- Rated for 500+ HP / racing and turbo applications
- Product: X-Beam Steel Rods 144 x 20 mm
- Fits: VAG 1.8T & 16V (AGU, BAM, KR, PL)
- Forged from high-strength 4340 chrome-moly steel
- Includes ARP 2000 bolts (5/16")
- Stronger than H- or I-beam rods
- Bronze bushing & superfinished surface
- Rated up to 800 HP / 9000 RPM
- Angled, balanced, and ready to install
- Fits: VW Golf, Passat, Corrado with 1.8L & 2.0L 16V KR / PL / 9A engines
- Rod length: 144 mm (center to center)
- Piston pin bore: 20 mm
- Material: Forged 4320 chrome-moly steel
- Surface: Shot-peened for increased fatigue resistance
- Oil hole: Integrated in the small end
- Weight tolerance: ±1.5 g
- Includes high-strength rod bolts
- OEM compatible: Drop-in installation, no machining
- Compatible with 2.0L 16V ABF engines (VW Golf, Passat, Seat)
- Forged 4320 chromoly steel construction (high-strength)
- H-beam design for strength and reduced weight
- Rod length: 159 mm
- Piston pin diameter: 21 mm
- Oil hole at small end for improved lubrication
- CNC-machined and shot-peened for durability
- Weight matched within +/- 1.5 g per set
- Includes original ARP 2000 rod bolts
- Supports 8000+ RPM and over 600 HP
- Perfect for turbo, supercharged, NA and motorsport builds
- X-Beam Connecting Rod Set – 2.0 TFSI EA888
- Billet-machined from high-strength steel
- 144 mm length, 21 mm pin bore
- X-beam design – stronger than H- or I-beam
- Includes genuine ARP2000 rod bolts
- Superfinish surface, angled and ready to install
- Rated for up to 1000 HP / 9000 RPM
- Ideal for tuned engines from 400+ HP
- Fits: VW Golf, Passat, Corrado 2.8L & 2.9L (AAA / ABV)
- Material: High-strength 4320 chrome-moly steel (forged)
- Rod length: 164 mm (center-to-center)
- Piston pin bore: 20 mm
- Crank journal: 56.8 mm
- Oil hole: integrated in small end
- Surface finish: Shot-peened for stress relief
- Weight match: Balanced to within +/- 1 g
- Power capability: Rated up to approx. 900 HP
- Includes high-strength 5/16" rod bolts
ISP H-beam connecting rod set made of high-strength 4320 chromoly steel for VW Golf R32 & R36 3.2L engines.
Designed for high-performance builds up to 1000 HP. Shot-peened, balanced ±1g, with oiling hole.
- Audi TTRS connecting rods
- RS3 EA855 X-beam rods
- 5-cylinder turbo rods
- 4340 chromoly steel
- 850 HP performance
- 900 Nm torque
- Ready to install angled rods
- Includes ARP 2000 bolts
- High-performance engine parts
- Audi VW engine tuning
- Compatible with CEPA CEPB CZGA DAZA DNWA
ISP I-Beam Connecting Rods for BMW S63B44 – up to 1200 HP
High-strength racing rods made from 4340 forged steel for BMW S63B44 engines.
OEM fit, ARP 2000 bolts, ready to install, tested up to 1200 HP for motorsport use.