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Tuscan connecting rods represent the leading edge of technology for bottom end strength, reliability, and lightweight. Our Engineering staff utilizes the most modern technology to optimize these rods to a level never before seen at the enthusiast level. Give your engine a reliably strong connecting rod set that is rated for engines up to 1000BHP!
IE's Tuscan connecting rod sets are the best rods available for your European engine due to quality, custom application specific design, and thorough testing. Each Tuscan design is different from any other design because they are custom-crafted and optimized by our engineers using the latest CAD and FEA software. 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.
Each model is detailed out with a unique feature set that ensures proper operation within the unique demands of that engine. There is a particular emphasis placed on providing a stable foundation for the connecting rod bearing. By providing a stable platform for the rod bearing, much higher reliability is possible. For that reason, the feature set is not consistent across all models of IE Tuscan rods.
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 comprehensive loading from a turbocharged engine onto the connecting rod beam. We then validated this success with over 18 months of field testing, powering numerous VW/Audi engines with over 1000bhp! 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.
This level of attention to detail is mirrored in the manufacturing details as well. Each set of Tuscan connecting rods are honed in the USA to tolerances of around 250 millionths of an inch! This ensures amazing bearing reliability you really cannot find elsewhere in this price range. These rods are as round and true as any rods money can buy.
Features:
- Unique I-Beam design offers incredible bending and torsional stiffness
- Includes IE Spec ARP 2000 rod bolts with "IE" stamp to ensure a genuine product
- Application specific design optimized for the MK7/MQB platform
- Industry leading connecting rod strength to weight ratio
- Honed to exacting tolerances within 250 millionths of an inch
- Forced pin oiling (rifle drilling) provides long wrist pin longevity
- Each connecting rod set is balanced to weights within +/- 1 gram
- Forged from vacuum drawn 2 piece 4340 chrome moly steel
- Dimensionally and magnaflux inspected for extreme reliability
- Combination tested to over 1000BHP on 4 cylinder engines
- Multi-stage heat treated for dimensional stability and fatigue life
What's Included:
- Integrated Engineering Tuscan I-Beam Connecting Rods
Model  +  |
Drivetrain  |
|---|---|
| 1B Jetta 2.5L I5 | |
| 1K Jetta 2.5L I5 | |
| 8J TT RS 2.5T I5 | |
| 8S TT RS 2.5T I5 [MQB] | |
| 8V RS3 2.5T I5 [MQB] | |
| MK5 Rabbit 2.5L I5 | |
| MK6 Golf 2.5L I5 |
***ORDER CANCELLATIONS***
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Any cancelled orders including orders that have not shipped will be subject to a 3.5% cancellation fee to offset order processing fees that are not refunded to BMP Tuning. Additionally, if your order has already shipped, you may incur additional fees if the shipment needs to be recalled and/or rerouted back to BMP Tuning.
Some products sold cannot be cancelled after the order has been placed due to agreements with the manufacturer, or in the case of made to order/custom items. This may be noted in the product description.
Please note: Cancellations made after hours, on the weekend, or on a holiday may not be processed for cancellation prior to the order being processed and shipped.
CTS TURBO CANCELLATIONS - CTS Turbo charges a 5% cancellation fee that we cannot waive. For CTS Turbo products, BMP Tuning will not charge the standard cancellation fee of 3.5%. However, customers will be responsible for the 5% cancellation fee that CTS TURBO charges.
***RETURNS AND EXCHANGES***
BMP Tuning will accept returns for UNUSED merchandise in original packaging within 1 YEAR from the time of purchase!
UNUSED products in ORIGINAL PACKAGING that are RETURNED WITHIN 60 DAYS of purchase are eligible for a refund to the original payment method used.
UNUSED products in ORIGINAL PACKAGING returned PAST THE 60 DAY MARK and within the 1 year return period are eligible for store credit only. After 60 days, non-stocked items will be accepted at the discretion of BMP Tuning.
UNUSED products MUST BE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING, containing all accessories, labels, and documentation.
***TUNING SOFTWARE AND CABLES***
BMP Tuning will NOT accept returns for any tuning software or tuning cables. This includes, but is not limited to:
- ECU Tunes
- TCU Tunes
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- Plug and Play Tuners such as Burger Motorsports JB4, COBB AccessPort
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The customer is responsible for the return shipping costs/fees – original shipping fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and items shipped with FREE shipping will still be subject to actual shipping charges being NON-REFUNDABLE. BMP Tuning is not responsible for damage to items being returned to us by the shipping carrier and will contact you so that you can file a claim if an item arrives damaged.
Any returned item is subject to a fee of 15%.
Restocking fees are WAIVED if product is exchanged for other items or choose store credit. They are also waived if incorrect product is received and the issue cannot be remedied.
KATAPULT: Katapult does not allow us to issue partial refunds. Katapult orders that are cancelled prior to fulfilment will be refunded 100% directly through Katapult. For Returns: Any Katapult purchases that require a partial refund will be given back to the customer as a store credit. No restocking fees will be deducted. However, the original shipping costs on the order will be deducted and the customer will also be responsible for the shipping costs to return item(s) to BMP Tuning.
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***APPLICATION/FITMENT ISSUES***
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***DAMAGED/MISSING ITEMS IN SHIPMENT***
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***PRICING***
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PRICING AND AVAILABILITY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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