{"title":"ZRP Rods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZRP High-Performance Connecting Rods\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZRP connecting rods\u003c\/strong\u003e are purpose-built for demanding performance applications where strength, precision, and reliability are non-negotiable. Trusted by engine builders worldwide, ZRP rods are engineered to handle elevated boost, high compression, and aggressive RPM ranges that push factory hardware beyond its limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose ZRP?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged high-strength steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Exceptional tensile strength for high-horsepower and forced induction builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC-machined to tight tolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e — Consistent big-end and small-end dimensions for reliable assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide platform coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Available for a broad range of popular performance engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced sets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weight-matched for smooth, high-revving operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop ZRP connecting rods at 9T Performance and get expert-backed parts shipped fast to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zrp-hd-series-connecting-rods-volkswagen-vr6","title":"ZRP HD Series Connecting Rods - Volkswagen VR6","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kwt-excerpt-wrap woocommerce-product-details__short-description kwt-excerpt-_a81806-33 kwt-excerpt-single wp-block-kadence-wootemplate-blocks-excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZRP HD Series Connecting Rods - Volkswagen VR6\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe I-Beam “Heavy Duty” series Connecting rods for VW R32 Engine aimed for the High Hp\/Boost applications. Built from the finest raw materials 4340 high tensile steel with a specially optimized shape for high performance and extreme durability .The bushings are made from AMPCO 18 material, for excellent resistance to wear and fatigue and have radial groove acting as an oil reservoir. They are shot peened to relieve stress from the material and multi-stage heat treated to increase rigidity. The tight tolerances in the production process, ensure a perfect fitment while optimizing the oil clearances. Bend and twist is tightly controlled. Each rod includes 3\/8 ARP 2000 cap fasteners that are rated at 220,000psi, optional ARP L19 material 260.00psi available as an upgrade and the whole kit is supplied with ARP moly and full fitting instructions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor bore more than 84.00mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eTechnical Features of ZRP Connecting Rods:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-Piece forging for great strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI-Beam Shape for extra rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShot Peening for improved fatigue life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnaflux Inspection guarantees that the consistency of the forged material meets our high-quality standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble ribbed caps for added support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti Stage Heat Treatment for maximum strength, dimensional stability, and fatigue life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC machining for superior tolerances, precise as much as 0.0002″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter to center is maintained under .001″ tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinite Element Analysis (FEA) Computer generated stress analysis of con rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal balancing for weight matched sets of ± 1gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShape - I-Beam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt Size - 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength (CC) - 164.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin Size - 20.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Bore - 56.81\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB.E Width - 19.90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight (gr) - 618\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of - 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasteners Grade - ARP2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries - Heavy Duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote - For bore more than 84.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdditional Machining Processes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDowel sleeves for perfect fit and accurate re-assembling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLipped Cap Relief for improved big-end integrity at extreme application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooves in Thrust Face for weight reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kwt-description-wrap kwt-description-_3ebc23-72 kwt-description-single wp-block-kadence-wootemplate-blocks-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kwt-excerpt-wrap woocommerce-product-details__short-description kwt-excerpt-_a81806-33 kwt-excerpt-single wp-block-kadence-wootemplate-blocks-excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.9tperformance.com\/collections\/engine-internals\" title=\"9T Performance - High Performance VR6 Engine Parts and Internals\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop more VR6 Engine Parts Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kwt-description-wrap kwt-description-_3ebc23-72 kwt-description-single wp-block-kadence-wootemplate-blocks-description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ZRP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47567524626581,"sku":"9T-R-VW-002-I","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/3777\/7813\/files\/R-VW-002-I.webp?v=1784058197"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.9tperformance.com\/collections\/zrp-rods.oembed","provider":"9T Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}