ZRP I-Beam Forged Connecting Rods – EA888 Gen 3 (21 mm Pins, Tabbed Big Ends)

ZRP I-Beam Forged Connecting Rods for EA888 Gen 3 engines (Golf R, S3, Cupra, GTI, etc.) — designed for high-power, high-RPM applications where strength and reliability are critical.

Built from aerospace-grade forged steel and engineered specifically for the EA888 Gen 3 bottom end, these rods feature:

Key Features

21 mm wrist pin – fits OEM and aftermarket pistons using the 21 mm gudgeon pin

Tabbed big-end bearing location – correct journal design for EA888 Gen 3

Forged I-Beam construction – ideal for high-boost and big-turbo setups

ARP 2000 rod bolts – proven clamping strength for demanding builds

CNC-machined for perfect weight matching and balance

Designed to handle 700+ bhp with the right supporting mods

Compatibility

Suitable for EA888 Gen 3 engines including:

• VW Golf R MK7/7.5

• Audi S3 8V/8.5

• Audi TT/TTS

• Seat Leon Cupra

• Skoda Octavia vRS

• Other MQB-based EA888 Gen 3 engines