BAR-TEK ULTI forged engine kit, VAG 1.8T 20V (AEB)

Strong and affordable bundle of forged internals for the classic 1.8T 20 Valve AEB type engine, used for instance in A4 B5

If you’re aiming for a high power application, even +800hp and beyond, this ULTIMATE Kit includes everything you need to keep your engine happy.

This kit offers a balanced combination of forged pistons, connecting rods, ARP connecting rod bolts, connecting rod bearings, head gasket and stud bolt – all of this for a very affordable package price when bought together.

What’s included?

• Forged Wiseco Pistons with strong 21mm pins
• Titanium-nitrided steel connecting rods from BarTek, able to handle high pressure loads, milled from solid (rifle drilling included)
• ARP fasteners (rods, head studs)
• Cometic MLS head gasket
• ACL Race conrod bearings to withstand maximum load

Check your engine tolerances, make sure to start with properly machined gasket surfaces and clearances, and you are good to go chasing those heavy numbers.

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Closer details of included parts

WISECO PISTONS

• Extremely light due to special alloy
• Reinforced for maximum performance
• Sizes starting from the 81.00 mm bore
• 21 mm heavy duty piston pin
• Installation and drilling dimensions enclosed

Bar-Tek Titanium steel X-Beam conrods

• Titanium-nitrided
• High strength, milled from solid
• Suitable for extreme power increases up to 800 HP
• Extremely light and very stable
• Magnaflux inspected
• 4 pieces per set
• Dimensions: 144 x 21 mm
• Weight per conrod with screws only about 600 grams
• With oil channel for piston pin lubrication (rifle drilled)
• Precisely angled and tested
• Includes ARP 2000 bolts 3/8″

ACL Race Bearings

• Hard multi-layer design to withstand maximum load
• Extra coated
• Extra bore for the piston pin

ARP fasteners

• A MUST for all engines running with increased charge pressure
• Market-leading ARP quality – no competition
• Stud bolts made from 8740 Chromoly steel with rounded thread
• Up to 40% stronger stretch steel than stock bolts
• All ARP high performance bolt kits include ARP paste
• Additional ARP bolts for the bearing blocks

Cometic MLS gasket

• Multi-layer metal head gasket
• Thickness: 1.14 mm

Other recommendations:

We recommend reinforcing the valve train with our special valvetrain package for the AEB engine.