Tyler@IE
Go Kart Newbie
Now available, IERTVT1 VW/Audi 2.0T TSI Tuscan I beam 144X22 connecting rods!
The Tuscan label is the highest quality connecting rod offering in our line-up. We engineered the Tuscan rod as the best available for your 2.0T TSI engine due to quality, custom application specific design, strength to weight ratio, and thorough testing. The VW/Audi 2.0T TSI Tuscan design differs from any other rod design because they are custom-crafted and optimized by our engineers using the latest CAD and FEA software specifically for this application. This is in contrast to the industry standard which simply resizes standard designs to fit new engines. Each application is vigorously tested in our in-house engine test cell. We have gone the extra mile to design specific big ends for each application, keeping the bearing in place and reducing chances of failures. This results in a connecting rod that is uniquely strong and light, for the ultimate in performance and reliability.
IE Tuscan rods for turbocharged applications feature a robust I-Beam design for incredible bending and torsional stiffness. Additionally, an extensive iterative process lead to the unique Egg shape of our rod beams, which lowers stresses as much as 20% compared to less evolved designs. This shape very evenly distributes the high compressive loading from a turbocharged engine onto the connecting rod beam. We then validated this success with over 18 months of field testing, powering numerous 4 cylinder VW / Audi engines with over 1000 bhp! In addition to being tough, IE Tuscan rods are also designed to minimize unnecessary weight on the connecting rod for an ultra balanced weight to strength ratio. Our engineering staff has spent countless hours trimming the fat- leaving exactly what is needed to get the reliability you want, with the weight you don't.
To keep wrist pin wear at the minimum, all of our Tuscan I Beam forged rods are outfitted with standard rifle drilling. Rifle drilling forces pressurized oil through a small orifice placed vertically through the rod and further lubricates the pin and bushing. This extra oiling causes less wear and friction between the rod and piston and increasing the life of the internals.
2.0T Tuscan IERTVT1 connecting rods are available for all 2.0T TSI 2009+ CCTA, CCZA, CCZB, CBFA engine codes. TUSCAN connecting rods are designed for very high horse power applications and require aftermarket custom pistons with 22mm wrist pins. Contact us at sales@intengineering.com for custom piston orders.
IE H beam connecting rods also available for 2.0T TSI engines:
H beam Drop-in connecting rods (for OE pistons): IERHVT1 (2009-2011 CCTA, CCZA, CCZB, CBF)
H beam aftermarket piston connecting rods: IERHVT2 (2009+ CCTA, CCZA, CCZB, CBF)