1.8 TSI EA888 forged pistons & Steel connecting rod set JE Pistons & BAR-TEK®

Mega Set: High-performance pistons, I-shaft steel connecting rods and bearing shells for 1.8L TSI engines

This set of high-performance pistons from JE Pistons, I-shaft connecting rods from BAR-TEK and ACL connecting rod bearings is perfectly matched: For the ultimate performance of your 1.8L TSI engine like in the Golf 7, Audi TT and Co!

These components harmonise perfectly with each other and turn your 1.8L TSI into a stable turbo engine with which you can achieve outputs of up to 650 hp. While the standard parts can no longer withstand such a blatant increase in performance, this set is just the thing for tuning enthusiasts.

The 1.8L TSI piston from JE Pistons ensure smooth engine running, even in the cold start phase, and have a graphite anti-friction coating. Installation is very easy via plug & play. The BAR-TEK I-beam conrods have been developed for extreme performance. They are extremely light and at the same time very stable, as they distribute the loads evenly. The piston pin is optimally lubricated by an additional hole through the conrods. The racing bearings from ACL are coated and also come with a hole for the piston pin.

With this set, you have the ideal components together right away, have to search less and save money. All in all, you have everything you need to make your 1.8L TSI engine stable and deliver decent performance on the road!

Features of the piston from JE Pistons:

• 83.00mm bore
• Low running clearance possible thanks to special alloy
• Smooth engine running even in cold start phase
• High performance piston pin
• Ideal compression ratio (9:1) and optimum piston shape for TSI engines
• For 1.8L TSI with engine type EA888
• For 148 x 21mm conrods
• Low blow-by due to special ring zones
• Anti-friction graphite coating
• Plug & Play installation possible

Features of the BAR-TEK I-beam conrods:

• high-strength milled from solid material
• suitable for extreme power increases up to approx. 900 hp
• extremely light and very stable
• Magnaflux inspected
• 4 pieces per set
• With ARP 2000 expansion bolts 3/8"
• ARP Assembly paste
• With additional bore for piston pin lubrication

Features of the ACL connecting rod bearings:

• Racing bearing
• Coated
• Extra bore for piston pin

Suitable for the following engines:

1.8L TSI engines with chain as installed in Golf 7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Seat Leon and other 1.8L TSI engines.

Engine code letters: CJSA, CJSB, CABB, CDHB, CJEB, CDAA, DAJA

The specified compression is in conjunction with a cylinder head gasket in standard thickness.

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Further information on the correct tightening of the connecting rod bolts HERE