This first customer wanted a strong bottom end for a GTX30R setup with high boost levels. This specific customer decided to run a set of our Integrated Engineering Tuscan I beam 144X22mm rifle drilled connecting rods. With a hight strength-to-weight ratio, the Tuscan connecting rod delivers the highest strength properties available on the VW/Audi market, while retaining a light weight design.
The Tuscan connecting rod will be the foundation for the IE Race Spec JE custom piston with a TSI direct injection dish design. The customer opted for JE's self lubricating, anti-friction/anti-wear Tuff Skirt coating to be applied to the piston skirt along with 22mm through-hardened high-carbon bearing steel tool steel wrist pins. The 22mm tool steel wrist pin design is incredibly strong and will withstand insane power levels without the need for a larger diameter, heavier pin.
Calico coated ACL race connecting rod bearings were chosen for their maximum wear resistance properties and durability to protect against distortion at high RPMs and increased power levels.
With the parts list finalized, the tear down process can begin.
Now that the short block has been stripped down, the blueprinting, balancing, and machining process can begin. The block receives a hot tank bath and a complete inspection. Once verified clean and healthy, an Integrated Engineering torque plate is bolted to the block to simulate the distortion caused by clamping on the cylinder head, ensuring round cylinders and achieving precise piston to cylinder wall clearances. Once the boring and honing process is completed, the block surface deck receives a fresh machined surface for a proper head gasket seal.
Before the final assembly started, the customer supplied a custom engine block paint to match his theme.
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