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VAG X-Beam conrods 144 x 21mm with ARP screws BAR-TEK®
- For Up to 1000 HP
- Only 599 grams per conrod
- With additional oil hole
- Original BAR-TEK®

- Description
- Original BAR-TEK®
- high strength milled from the solid
- suitable for extreme power increases up to approx. 1000 HP
- extremely light and very stable
- Magnaflux inspected
- 4 pieces per set
- Dimensions: 144 x 21 mm
- Weight per conrod with screws only 599 grams
- precisely angled and tested in our factory
- incl. 3/8" ARP 2000 connecting rod screws
- With additional bore for piston pin lubrication (rifle drilled)
- Fits for
- Videos
- Questions about the product
- Reviews
- Blog Posts
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X-Beam conrods incl. ARP connecting rod bolts for 1.8T-, TFSI-, 16V- and 8V engines
Our VAG X-Beam conrods are an innovation in motorsport: Up to 1000 HP you bring with your 1.8T-, TFSI-, 16V- and 8V engine on the road. While the standard connecting rods would simply break under this load, our connecting rods provide the ultimate performance! It'll get your tuning heart pumping.
X-Beam conrods have a large cross-section to distribute the stress loads evenly across the conrod to reduce them. This makes them extremely robust and crack resistant. With their stability and stiffness, they are made for motorsports and racing enthusiasts. Added to this is an extremely low weight of only 599 grams per conrod.
In order to be able to optimally lubricate the piston pin, our VAG conrod have an additional bore. Before they leave our warehouse, they are precisely measured and angled by us. This also ensures a high level of safety!
From a power of 300 HP you should change to our conrod, so that the engine can master the high load without problems.
Features of our X-Beam conrods:
More information on correct tightening of connecting rod bolts HERE
Pictures show conrod with accessories (screws, bearing shells) which are not included.
Manufacturer
Information about the manufacturer
BAR-TEK®
BAR-TEK Motorsport GmbH
Im Rauschen Auel 3, 51491 Overath-Brombach, Germany
info@bar-tek.com
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLH | 256 hp (188 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AMK | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APY | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | AQA | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUL | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | AXX | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BHZ | 265 hp (195 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BPY | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLA | 265 hp (195 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJL | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARK | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AVJ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BEX | 190 hp (140 kW) |
1.8T | BFB | 163 hp (120 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BFB | 163 hp (120 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJL | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARK | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BPY | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLB | 272 hp (200 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APX | 224 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | BEA | 224 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | BFV | 240 hp (177 kW) |
1.8T | BVP | 163 hp (120 kW) |
1.8T | BVR | 190 hp (140 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | ADY | 115 hp (85 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | ATM | 115 hp (85 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AQX | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 156 hp (115 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | CFMA | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AQX | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BBU | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BJX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BKV | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AMK | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 185 hp (136 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWJ | 240 hp (177 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWJ | 286 hp (210 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWJ | 310 hp (228 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLA | 265 hp (195 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLA | 310 hp (228 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLD | 240 hp (177 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | APH | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AVC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AWU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWV | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BKF | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | AXX | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BPY | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BYD | 230 hp (169 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDL | 240 hp (177 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLF | 270 hp (199 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLG | 235 hp (173 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CRZA | 256 hp (188 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | AXX | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BBU | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BJX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLJ | 220 hp (162 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLA | 265 hp (195 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLK | 280 hp (206 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJH | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | ADY | 115 hp (85 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | ATM | 115 hp (85 kW) |





Accessories
X-Beam conrods incl. ARP connecting rod bolts for 1.8T-, TFSI-, 16V- and 8V engines
Our VAG X-Beam conrods are an innovation in motorsport: Up to 1000 HP you bring with your 1.8T-, TFSI-, 16V- and 8V engine on the road. While the standard connecting rods would simply break under this load, our connecting rods provide the ultimate performance! It'll get your tuning heart pumping.
X-Beam conrods have a large cross-section to distribute the stress loads evenly across the conrod to reduce them. This makes them extremely robust and crack resistant. With their stability and stiffness, they are made for motorsports and racing enthusiasts. Added to this is an extremely low weight of only 599 grams per conrod.
In order to be able to optimally lubricate the piston pin, our VAG conrod have an additional bore. Before they leave our warehouse, they are precisely measured and angled by us. This also ensures a high level of safety!
From a power of 300 HP you should change to our conrod, so that the engine can master the high load without problems.
Features of our X-Beam conrods:
- Original BAR-TEK®
- high strength milled from the solid
- suitable for extreme power increases up to approx. 1000 HP
- extremely light and very stable
- Magnaflux inspected
- 4 pieces per set
- Dimensions: 144 x 21 mm
- Weight per conrod with screws only 599 grams
- precisely angled and tested in our factory
- incl. 3/8" ARP 2000 connecting rod screws
- With additional bore for piston pin lubrication (rifle drilled)
More information on correct tightening of connecting rod bolts HERE
Pictures show conrod with accessories (screws, bearing shells) which are not included.
Manufacturer
Information about the manufacturer
BAR-TEK®
BAR-TEK Motorsport GmbH
Im Rauschen Auel 3, 51491 Overath-Brombach, Germany
info@bar-tek.com
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLH | 256 hp (188 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AMK | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APY | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | AQA | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUL | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | AXX | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BHZ | 265 hp (195 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BPY | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLA | 265 hp (195 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJL | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARK | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AVJ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BEX | 190 hp (140 kW) |
1.8T | BFB | 163 hp (120 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BFB | 163 hp (120 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJL | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARK | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BPY | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLB | 272 hp (200 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | APX | 224 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | BEA | 224 hp (165 kW) |
1.8T | BFV | 240 hp (177 kW) |
1.8T | BVP | 163 hp (120 kW) |
1.8T | BVR | 190 hp (140 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | ADY | 115 hp (85 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | ATM | 115 hp (85 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
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Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AQX | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 156 hp (115 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | CFMA | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AQX | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 156 hp (115 kW) |
1.8T | AYP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BBU | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BJX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BKV | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AMK | 210 hp (154 kW) |
1.8T | APP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | ARY | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BAM | 225 hp (165 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 185 hp (136 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWJ | 240 hp (177 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWJ | 286 hp (210 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWJ | 310 hp (228 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLA | 265 hp (195 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLA | 310 hp (228 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLD | 240 hp (177 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | APH | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AVC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWP | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | AWU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWV | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | BKF | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARZ | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | AXX | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BPY | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BYD | 230 hp (169 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDL | 240 hp (177 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLF | 270 hp (199 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLG | 235 hp (173 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CRZA | 256 hp (188 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AGU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | ARX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUM | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AUQ | 180 hp (132 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | ANB | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | APU | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AWT | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | AXX | 200 hp (147 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | BWA | 200 hp (147 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | BBU | 180 hp (132 kW) |
1.8T | BJX | 150 hp (110 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLJ | 220 hp (162 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLA | 265 hp (195 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | CDLK | 280 hp (206 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
1.8T | AJH | 150 hp (110 kW) |
1.8T | AWC | 150 hp (110 kW) |
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | ADY | 115 hp (85 kW) |
Engine | Engine code |
---|---|
2.0 TFSI (EA113) | ATM | 115 hp (85 kW) |





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