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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: boosted_diesel_84 on May 03, 2008, 09:13:28 pm

Title: Stronger Con Rods
Post by: boosted_diesel_84 on May 03, 2008, 09:13:28 pm

who makes better rods for a 1.6td?

someone told me the rods in a 1.6 diesel are different than a 1.6 gas, i thought they were the same? can anyone offer some advice? thanks!!

-Jack- :D

Title: Stronger Con Rods
Post by: dillenger1 on May 04, 2008, 04:29:44 am

yes they are beefier.Theres companys that sell them that will work .I dont think its VW specific,i think theyre for another application.Hey GO BUCKS by the way.Where at in OH?

Title: Stronger Con Rods
Post by: boosted_diesel_84 on May 05, 2008, 08:00:47 am

i live in Tiffin,  about 30 min from Findlay, ever heard of it??

what would these rods be listed under, and who makes them?

Thanks!!

-Jack-

Title: Stronger Con Rods
Post by: andy2 on May 05, 2008, 06:00:02 pm

Here is the link:

http://www.importperformanceparts.net/imports/vw-rods.html

They are like 11th down, and list at $699USD.