CTS Turbo Connecting Rods 144x23 I-Beam Rifle Drilled | Fits VW MK5, MK6, MK7/MK7.5 & Audi B8, C7, 8P, 8J, 8V, 8S

We are excited to announce our 144x23 rifle drilled drop-in connecting rods for VW MK5, MK6, MK7/MK7.5 & Audi B8, C7, 8P, 8J, 8V, 8S designed to work with aftermarket pistons. Our connecting rods have been strengthened to accommodate for larger turbos and boost while maintaining reliability.

Rifle Drilled

Rifle drilling will increase the longevity of the pin by allowing extra lubrication.

I-Beam

The I-Beam design handles high compressive loads while also providing excellent torsional stiffness.

Honing & CMM

Every connecting rod is measured on our in house CMM (coordinate measuring machine) and honed to ensure our connecting rod tolerances are set correctly.

ARP Bolts

All CTS Turbo connecting rods use ARP 2000 rod bolts

Product Specifications

• Center to Center: 144mm
• Wrist Pin Diameter: 23mm
• Big End Journal Width: 21.90mm
• Wrist Pin Style: Non-tapered
• Big End Journal Diameter: 50.60mm
• Rod Bolt Dimensions: 3/8"

Fitment

VW/Audi 2.0T TSI (EA888 Gen 1, 2, & 3) with 23mm aftermarket pistons