Description
Upgrade your high-performance Volkswagen engine with these premium SCAT 4340 Chromoly I-Beam Connecting Rods. Designed for serious racing and performance applications, these rods feature a 5.500″ center-to-center length, VW journal sizing, and heavy-duty 3/8″ ARP2000 rod bolts for superior strength and reliability.
Manufactured from high-quality 4340 chromoly steel with high nickel and chrome content, SCAT connecting rods are precision machined, balanced, and rigorously tested to meet exacting aerospace-level tolerances.
Key Features
- 4340 chromoly I-beam connecting rods
- 5.500″ center-to-center length
- VW journal configuration
- Equipped with 3/8″ ARP2000 rod bolts
- Stronger than standard 5/16″ bolt designs
- Precision machined and balanced by SCAT
- Designed for high-performance VW air-cooled engines
Precision Machining Tolerances
- Center-to-center length: +/- .001″
- Big end barrel/bellmouth/taper: +/- .0002″
- Big end bore: +/- .0002″
- Little end bore: +/- .0002″
- Balanced end-for-end within +/- 1 gram per set
Manufacturing & Quality Features
- Computerized aerospace-level machining processes
- Multi-step heat treated 4340 material
- High nickel & chrome content for superior tensile strength
- Shot peened for added durability
- X-rayed, sonic tested, and magnaflux inspected
- Precision honed using Sunnen diamond tooling equipment
- Temperature-controlled machining processes for exact sizing
Applications
Perfect for:
- High Performance Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engines
- Racing Engines
- Turbo & High RPM Applications
- Performance Engine Builds
Specifications
- Rod Style: I-Beam
- Material: 4340 Chromoly Steel
- Length: 5.500″
- Journal Type: VW Journal
- Rod Bolts: 3/8″ ARP2000
- SCAT Part Number:
- ICR5500-3
Package Includes
- Set of 4 Connecting Rods
Why Choose SCAT Connecting Rods?
SCAT rods are trusted by engine builders worldwide for their precision machining, exceptional strength, and race-proven reliability in demanding high-performance applications.
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