Connecting Rods & Bearings

EMPI 8340 I-Beam Rod, 5.394", VW Journal 2.165"/55mm (EMPI Rod Bolts)

VW I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS

EMPI 4140 CHROMOLY I-BEAM RODS use the OE design but are forged from 4140 chromoly to give you a high strength rod that's easy on your budget. 3/8" 8740 200,000 psi tensile load rod bolts add all the strength and reliability necessary for this rod design. Radiused caps aid in stoker clearancing. Combine with an EMPI counter weighted crank to build a dependable lower end for moderate performance engines. Torque these 3/8" bolts to 39 ft. lbs.

Sold in matched weight sets of 4.

EMPI 8341 I-Beam Rod, 5.500" VW Journal 2.165"/55mm (EMPI Rod Bolts)

VW I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS

EMPI 4140 CHROMOLY I-BEAM RODS use the OE design but are forged from 4140 chromoly to give you a high strength rod that's easy on your budget. 3/8" 8740 200,000 psi tensile load rod bolts add all the strength and reliability necessary for this rod design. Radiused caps aid in stoker clearancing. Combine with an EMPI counter weighted crank to build a dependable lower end for moderate performance engines. Torque these 3/8" bolts to 39 ft. lbs. Sold in matched weight sets of 4.