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This page gathers the uprated engine parts for the 1.2L 16v from the EA211 family, the small turbocharged petrol engine fitted by Audi and Volkswagen. One reference is active here: a set of WOSSNER forged pistons with a 71mm bore and a 10.8:1 compression ratio.
The forged piston is the first part to change when boost pressure goes up: it copes far better with heat and combustion spikes than the original cast piston. Fitting by a professional is recommended.
This page covers the Audi 4.2-litre 40-valve V8, engine codes BCY and BRV. One reference is active here: a set of ZRP forged connecting rods with an I-beam section, supplied with their ARP2000 bolts.
These rods are designed to go with forged pistons on an engine whose power or rev range goes beyond what the original bottom end accepts. Check your engine code before ordering: the 32-valve 4.2 V8 has its own page.
This page covers the Audi 4.2-litre 32-valve V8, engine codes BNS, BYH and CAUA, the FSI generation of this block. One reference is active here: a set of ZRP forged connecting rods with an I-beam section, supplied with ARP2000 bolts.
They are designed to take forged pistons and make the bottom end dependable as power goes up. The 40-valve 4.2 V8, codes BCY and BRV, has its own page with a separate connecting rod reference.
The 1.4L 16v TSI from the EA111 family, the turbocharged petrol engine from Audi and Volkswagen, has six active references here. For the bottom end, JE forged pistons with a 76.5mm bore and 10:1 compression, ZRP forged H-beam connecting rods for a 19mm gudgeon pin, with or without an oil hole, and ACL RACE or KING RACING tri-metal big end bearings with locating lugs.
For the head, a COMETIC MLX uprated gasket with a 77mm bore, shared by the EA111 and EA211. A Turbosmart dump valve completes the page.
The new-generation EA211 1.4L 16v TSI, fitted by Audi and Volkswagen, has five active references here. For the bottom end, WOSSNER Hard Crown forged pistons with a 74.5mm bore and 10.5:1 compression, ZRP forged I-beam connecting rods supplied with ARP2000 bolts, and ACL RACE or KING RACING tri-metal big end bearings with locating lugs.
For the head, a COMETIC MLX uprated gasket with a 77mm bore. A Turbosmart dump valve completes the page. The older EA111 1.4 TSI has its own page.
The 1.8L 16v TFSI from the EA888 family, fitted by Audi, Seat and Volkswagen, has four active references here. For the bottom end, WOSSNER forged pistons with an 82.5mm bore and 9.2:1 compression, ZRP forged I-beam connecting rods shared by the 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI EA888, and ACL RACE or KING RACING tri-metal big end bearings with locating lugs.
A Turbosmart dump valve completes the page. The EA888 2.0 TFSI engines each have their own page, one per generation.
The naturally aspirated 1.8L 8-valve engine from Audi and Volkswagen, engine code DZ, has four active references here. For the bottom end, WISECO forged pistons with an 81mm bore and 10.5:1 compression, ARP uprated con rod bolts, ACL RACE or KING RACING tri-metal big end bearings with locating lugs, and ACL RACE tri-metal main bearings with Calico coating.
Everything needed to rebuild a strong bottom end for a naturally aspirated build or moderate boost.
The 1.8T 20-valve from the Audi and Volkswagen EA113 family is the most complete engine code page of the brand, with 25 active references. Bottom end: WOSSNER, JE or DIAMOND forged pistons depending on crankshaft stroke, ZRP forged rods for a 19mm or 20mm pin, including a long 147.2mm version, ACL RACE bearings, ARP con rod bolts and main studs.
Head: FERREA valves and springs, CATCAMS cam followers, CAT CAMS vernier pulley, COMETIC MLS gasket, ARP studs, guides and stem seals. Also: NGK spark plugs, uprated clutch and engine mount.
The first-generation EA113 2.0 TFSI with the K03 turbo has 21 active references here. Bottom end: DIAMOND forged pistons for a 20mm pin, 82.5mm bore, ZRP forged H-beam rods, forged crankshaft, ACL RACE and KING RACING bearings, ARP con rod bolts and main studs.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA valves and springs, sport camshaft, CATCAMS vernier pulley and shims, cam followers, guides and stem seals, COMETIC MLS gasket with 83.5mm bore, ARP studs. A Turbosmart dump valve completes the range.
The second-generation EA113 2.0 TFSI with the K04 turbo of the S3 and TTS has 23 active references here. Bottom end: JE forged pistons for a 21mm pin, 82.5mm bore, ZRP forged rods as a set, with or without an oil hole, plus a single forged rod, forged crankshaft, ACL RACE and KING RACING bearings, ARP fasteners.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA valves and springs, sport camshaft, CATCAMS vernier pulley and shims, cam followers, guides, stem seals, COMETIC MLS gasket, ARP studs. Turbosmart dump valve.
The first-generation EA888 2.0 TFSI, codes CAEA, CAEB, CBFA, CCTA, CCZA, CCZB, CDNB and CDNC, has 16 active references here. Bottom end: JE forged pistons for a 21mm pin, 82.5mm bore and 9.6:1 compression, ZRP forged I-beam rods, ACL RACE big end bearings with or without locating lugs, KING RACING bearings, ARP con rod bolts and main studs.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA valves and springs, guides, stem seals, COMETIC MLS 82.5mm gasket, ARP studs. Turbosmart dump valve.
The second-generation EA888 2.0 TFSI has 15 active references here, with no forged rods on this page. Bottom end: DIAMOND forged pistons for a 22mm pin, 82.5mm bore and 10:1 compression, ACL RACE tri-metal main bearings specific to the Gen2, ACL RACE and KING RACING big end bearings, ARP con rod bolts and main studs.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA valves and springs, guides, stem seals, COMETIC MLS 82.5mm gasket shared by the Gen1 and Gen2, ARP studs. Turbosmart dump valve.
The third-generation EA888 2.0 TFSI, from codes CHHA, CHHB and CHHC to the CJX and DNUE, has 16 active references here. Bottom end: JE forged pistons with an 82.5mm bore and 10:1 compression, Gen3 and Gen4 forged rods available from ZRP, WOSSNER, BOOSTLINE or FCP ENGINEERING, ACL RACE main bearings specific to the Gen3, ACL RACE and KING RACING big end bearings, ARP fasteners.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA valves and springs, guides, stem seals, COMETIC MLS 83mm gasket, ARP studs. Turbosmart dump valve.
The fourth-generation EA888 2.0 TFSI has 14 active references here. Bottom end: JE forged pistons shared by the Gen3 and Gen4, forged rods available from ZRP, WOSSNER, BOOSTLINE or FCP ENGINEERING, ACL RACE or KING RACING tri-metal big end bearings with locating lugs, ARP con rod bolts and main studs. Unlike the Gen3, there are no main bearings on this page.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA valves and springs, guides, stem seals, COMETIC MLS 83mm gasket, ARP studs. Turbosmart dump valve.
The Audi 2.2L 20-valve turbo five-cylinder of the S2 and RS2, engine codes 3B, AAN, ABY and ADU, has seven active references here. JE forged pistons for the ADU, in standard form or for a 92.80mm stroke crankshaft, ZRP or BOOSTLINE forged rods, KING RACING main bearings and thrust washers.
For the head, an ATHENA O-ring uprated gasket with an 82mm or 83.5mm bore and ARP head studs. A complete base for rebuilding a tuned RS2 bottom end.
The Audi and Volkswagen 2.3-litre 20-valve five-cylinder, engine code 7A, has one active reference here: a set of WISECO forged pistons. Three bores are offered, 82.5, 83 and 83.5mm, to match a rebore, and two compression ratios, 10.5:1 for a naturally aspirated build and 8.5:1 for forced induction.
The compression ratio is chosen before ordering, according to the engine project. Fitting by a professional is recommended.
The first-generation EA855 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder, codes CEPA and CEPB of the TT RS 8J and RS3 8P, has 15 active references here. Bottom end: JE forged pistons, ZRP forged rods for a 21mm pin or ZRP and BOOSTLINE for a 22mm pin, ACL RACE or KING RACING main and big end bearings, with or without locating lugs.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA valves and springs, guides, stem seals, ATHENA O-ring gasket with 84mm bore. Turbosmart dump valve. The DAZA DNWA 2.5 TFSI has its own page.
The EA855 EVO 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder, codes DAZA and DNWA of the RS3 8V and TT RS FV, has 17 active references here. Bottom end: JE or WISECO forged pistons, the latter for a 95.20mm stroke crankshaft, forged rods without an oil hole from ZRP, WOSSNER or BOOSTLINE, or with an oil hole from ZRP, ACL RACE and KING RACING bearings, ARP main studs.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA valves and springs, guides, stem seals, COMETIC MLX or ATHENA O-ring gasket, ARP studs. Turbosmart dump valve.
The Audi 2.7T 30-valve twin-turbo V6 of the RS4 B5 has four active references here. JE forged pistons listed for codes AGB, ASJ, AZB and AZR, a FERREA exhaust valve kit specific to the 380hp RS4, codes ASJ and AZR, ARP head studs and crankshaft main studs.
This is the page for the most powerful version of the block; the S4 B5, codes AGB and AZB, has its own dedicated page, which does not carry the FERREA valves.
The Audi 2.7T 30-valve twin-turbo V6 of the S4 B5, engine codes AGB and AZB, has three active references here: JE forged pistons, ARP head studs and ARP crankshaft main studs, all three listed for engine codes AGB, ASJ, AZB and AZR.
Together they form the base of a dependable bottom end when you want to run more boost. The FERREA exhaust valve kit, reserved for the RS4, is on the separate 2.7L 30v RS4 page.
The Audi EA839 V6 in 2.9 and 3.0-litre form with 24 valves, engine codes DECA and CWGD, is shared with Porsche. Two references are active here. WOSSNER forged pistons with an 84.5mm bore for a 10:1 ratio or an 85mm bore for an 11.2:1 ratio, and ZRP forged I-beam rods designed for the 2.9 biturbo of the RS4, RS5 and Porsche Panamera.
The choice of pistons depends on displacement and boost plans. Fitting by a professional is recommended.
The Audi 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 from the EA837 family, engine codes CAJA, CAKA, CCBA and CMUA, is also fitted by Porsche. One reference is active here: a set of WOSSNER forged pistons with an 85mm bore and a 10.3:1 compression ratio.
The forged piston makes this V6 dependable when the supercharger pulley is reduced and boost goes up. Check your engine code before ordering; fitting by a professional is recommended.
The 3.2L 24-valve R32 VR6, codes BFH, BHE, BML, BUB and CBRA, of the A3 8P and TT 8J has 17 active references here. Bottom end: JE forged pistons, ZRP or BOOSTLINE forged rods, KING RACING and ACL RACE main bearings, ACL RACE big end bearings and thrust washers, ARP con rod bolts and main studs.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA valves, SUPERTECH or CATCAMS springs, sport camshaft, vernier sprocket, cam followers, COMETIC gasket. FIC 1200cc injectors on clearance.
The 3.6-litre 24-valve VR6, known as the R36, has two active references here. JE forged pistons offered in 89, 89.5 or 90mm bore and with compression ratios from 8.5:1 to 11.8:1, for a naturally aspirated build as well as forced induction, and KING RACING tri-metal main bearings shared by the VR6 engines from 2.8 to 3.6 litres.
Bore and ratio are chosen before ordering, according to cylinder condition and the project.
The 5.2L 40-valve FSI V10 of the Audi R8, shared with the Lamborghini Huracán, has ten active references here. Bottom end: MANLEY forged rods with a heavy-duty I-beam section, JE forged pistons, KING RACING big end bearings with pMaxKote coating and KING RACING main bearings.
Head: SUPERTECH or FERREA intake and exhaust valves, SUPERTECH springs, guides and stem seals, for codes BUJ, CMPA, CSPA, CSPB, CTPA, CTPB, CTYA, DKAA, DKAB, DKAC, DMWA and DMWC.
This hub page gathers the Audi A1 and S1 of the 8X generation, with 33 active references and eight sub-pages by version: A1 1.4 TFSI with 122, 125, 140, 150 and 185hp, A1 1.8 TFSI with 192hp, A1 Quattro 2.0 TFSI with 256hp and S1 2.0 TFSI with 231hp.
It carries forged pistons and rods, tri-metal bearings, valves, stem seals and collets, uprated head gaskets, ARP studs, a Turbosmart dump valve and uprated engine mounts. Choose the sub-page for your engine to see compatible stock.
This hub page covers the Audi S2 and RS2 with the 2.2T 20-valve five-cylinder, with 16 active references and three sub-pages: S2 220hp code 3B, S2 230hp code ABY and RS2 315hp code ADU.
The stock covers the whole engine: forged pistons and rods, main bearings and thrust washers, valves, springs, guides, stem seals and collets, sport camshaft, cam followers, uprated head gasket and ARP studs. Choose the sub-page for your version.
This hub page covers the Audi A3 and S3 of the 8L generation, all with the 1.8T 20-valve engine, with 25 active references and four sub-pages: A3 150hp, A3 180hp, S3 210hp codes AMK and APY, S3 225hp code BAM.
The stock gathers forged pistons and rods, bearings, valves including SUPERTECH Inconel exhaust valves, springs, cam followers, CAT CAMS vernier pulley, head gasket, ARP studs, uprated clutch, engine mount and POWERFLEX bushes for the S3.
This hub page covers the Audi A3 8P, S3 and RS3, with 72 active references and nine sub-pages by version: A3 1.4 TSI 125hp, A3 1.8 TFSI 160hp, A3 2.0 TFSI 200hp across three pages, A3 3.2 VR6 250hp, S3 2.0 TFSI 256 and 265hp, RS3 2.5 TFSI 340hp.
The stock covers forged pistons and rods, bearings, valves, SUPERTECH springs, stem seals, sport camshaft, vernier sprocket, cam followers, head gaskets including COMETIC, and FIC injectors for the R32. Choose the sub-page for your engine.
This hub page covers the Audi A3 8V, S3 and RS3, with 37 active references and thirteen sub-pages by version: A3 1.4 TFSI from 115 to 150hp, A3 2.0 TFSI 190 and 220hp, S3 2.0 TFSI from 280 to 310hp, RS3 2.5 TFSI 367hp code CZGB and 400hp codes DAZA and DNWA.
The stock covers forged pistons and rods, a ZRP forged crankshaft for the 2.5 TFSI, bearings, valves, springs, stem seals and collets, sport camshaft, head gaskets and ARP studs. Choose the sub-page for your engine.
This hub page covers the Audi S4 of the C4 generation, with ten active references and two sub-pages: S4 2.2T 20-valve 230hp, code AAN, and S4 4.2 V8 280hp, code ABH.
For the five-cylinder, forged pistons and rods, main bearings and thrust washers, an uprated head gasket and ARP head studs. For both engines, dedicated sport camshafts and mechanical cam followers. Choose the sub-page for your engine to see compatible stock.
This hub page covers the Audi A4 of the B5 generation, the S4 and the RS4, with 20 active references and four sub-pages: A4 1.8T 150hp, A4 1.8T 180hp code AJL, S4 2.7T 265hp codes AGB and AZB, RS4 2.7T 380hp codes ASJ and AZR.
For the 1.8T 20V, forged pistons, bearings, valves, springs, cam followers and head gasket. For the 2.7T V6, forged pistons, the FERREA exhaust valve kit of the RS4, sport camshafts and ARP head and main studs.
This hub page covers the Audi A4 of the B6 generation and the S4, with 21 active references and four sub-pages: A4 1.8T 150hp code AVJ, 163hp code BFB and 190hp code BEX, S4 4.2 40-valve V8 344hp code BHF.
For the 1.8T 20V, forged pistons, bearings, valves, springs, cam followers, guides, stem seals, head gasket and ARP studs. For the 4.2 V8, dedicated valves, springs and stem seals. There is also a COMETIC gasket listed for the R32 VR6.
This hub page covers the Audi A4 of the B7 generation and the S4, with 21 active references and two sub-pages: A4 1.8T 163hp code BFB and S4 4.2 40-valve V8 344hp code BHF. As both engines carry over from the B6, the stock is the same as on the A4 S4 RS4 B6 page.
For the 1.8T 20V, forged pistons, bearings, valves, springs, cam followers, guides, stem seals, head gasket and ARP studs. For the 4.2 V8, dedicated valves, springs and stem seals.
This hub page covers the Audi A4 of the B8 generation, with 20 active references and eight sub-pages by version: 1.8 TFSI 120, 160 and 170hp, 2.0 TFSI 180 and 211hp before and after June 2011, 2.0 TFSI 220hp code CPMB.
All these engines belong to the EA888 family: forged pistons and rods, main and big end bearings, valves, springs, guides, stem seals and collets, Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3 head gaskets, con rod bolts and ARP studs. Choose the sub-page for your engine.
This hub page covers the Audi A4 of the B9 generation, with three active references and one sub-page: A4 1.4 TFSI 150hp, engine code CVNA, built from 2015 to 2019.
This engine belongs to the EA211 family: the page offers a set of 1.4 EA211 forged pistons, a set of 1.4 TSI EA211 forged connecting rods and an uprated head gasket listed for the 1.4 TSI EA111 and EA211. The other B9 engines are not listed yet.
This hub page covers the Audi TT of the 8N generation, with 29 active references and six sub-pages: 1.8T 150hp code AUM, 163hp code BVP, 180hp, Quattro 225hp and Quattro 245hp code BFV, and 3.2 V6 250hp code BHE.
For the 1.8T 20V, forged pistons, bearings, valves, springs, cam followers, stem seals, head gasket, ARP studs and uprated engine mount. For the 3.2 VR6, forged pistons and rods, ACL and KING RACING bearings, SUPERTECH springs, COMETIC gasket, ARP fasteners and FIC injectors.
This hub page covers the Audi TT of the 8J generation, the TTS and the TT RS, with 64 active references and nine sub-pages: TT 1.8 TFSI 160hp, TT 2.0 TFSI 200hp on two pages and 211hp, TT 3.2 VR6 250hp, TTS 2.0 TFSI 265 and 272hp, TT RS 2.5 TFSI 340hp code CEPA and 360hp code CEPB.
The stock covers forged pistons and rods, bearings, valves, springs including CATCAMS, sport camshaft, vernier pulley and sprocket, cam followers, head gaskets including COMETIC, and an uprated engine mount.
This hub page covers the Audi TT of the FV generation, the TTS and the TT RS, with 34 active references and eight sub-pages: TT 2.0 TFSI 197, 230 and 245hp, TTS 2.0 TFSI 286, 306, 310 and 320hp, TT RS 2.5 TFSI 400hp codes DAZA and DNWA.
For the EA888 2.0 TFSI, forged pistons and rods, bearings, Gen1 to Gen4 head gaskets, con rod bolts and ARP studs. For the 2.5 TFSI, forged pistons and rods, sport camshaft, bearings, valves, springs, stem seals, head gasket and ARP studs.
This hub page covers the first-generation Audi R8, with 20 active references and six sub-pages: 4.2 FSI V8 420hp code BYH and 430hp code CNDA, 5.2 FSI V10 525, 550, 560 and 570hp.
For each of the two engines, forged pistons, intake and exhaust valves, uprated springs, guides, stem seals, collets, tri-metal big end and main bearings. Choose the sub-page for your version: the V8 and the V10 share no part of this stock.
This hub page covers the second-generation Audi R8, known as the 4S, with ten active references and four sub-pages: 5.2 FSI V10 with 540hp, 570hp, 610hp and 620hp.
All versions share the same stock, carried over from the first-generation V10: forged pistons, intake and exhaust valves, uprated springs, guides, stem seals, collets, tri-metal big end and main bearings. The sub-pages help you find your engine code.
The 1.5L 16v TSI from the EA211 family, fitted by Audi and Volkswagen, has one active reference here: a set of ZRP forged I-beam connecting rods, offered with L19 or ARP2000 bolts.
These rods replace the original ones when power goes up and are designed to go with forged pistons. The 1.2 and 1.4 TSI from the same EA211 family have their own pages, with separate references. Fitting by a professional is recommended.
Set of 4 forged connecting rods in 4340 steel for VAG 1.9L / 2.0L TDI.Brand: ZRP Compatibility: 1.9 TDI PD130/PD150, 2.0 TDI PD140/PD170/CR140/CR170 Engine codes: PD130, PD150, PD140, PD170, CR140, CR170 Bolts included: ARP 2000 or L19
SUPERTECH INCONEL exhaust valve 29.90x5.94x103.90mm for the Audi / VW 1.8T 5V
ZRP Forged Crankshaft AUDI 2.5 TFSI DAZA DNWA RS3 TTRS Q2RS
NSB Concept offers a comprehensive range of reinforced Audi engine parts, including forged pistons, forged connecting rods, uprated valves, high-performance cylinder head gaskets, ARP head studs, tri-metal bearings, uprated valve springs and balanced crankshafts. Every component is carefully selected from the world's leading manufacturers to guarantee optimal performance and reliability across the whole Audi range, from the compact A1 to the R8 supercar.
Our exclusive 3-click navigation lets you find instantly the parts that fit your Audi engine, whether it's the legendary 5-cylinder 20V turbo, the modern EA888, or the naturally aspirated V8/V10 units. Our solutions suit historic rally enthusiasts competing at the Monte Carlo Rally as much as tuners chasing 200bhp, 250bhp or over 300bhp. Every build is tailored to the specific demands of track and road use alike.
With two permanent stock locations in France and Central Europe, we guarantee the best prices in Europe and immediate availability. Our technical expertise of over 15 years lets us advise you precisely on the best combinations for your project. Orders placed before 5pm are dispatched the same day, with delivery across Europe within 72 hours. Audi is a registered trademark. NSB Concept is an independent reseller. Use our configurator or contact our Audi specialists.
Q: Which Audi engines are most commonly built by NSB Concept? A: The 5-cylinder turbo engines (RS2, TT RS, RS3), the 4-cylinder EA113/EA888 units (S3, Golf R) and the V8 engines of the RS4/RS6 account for 80% of our sales. We offer proven solutions from 300bhp to over 1000bhp depending on the architecture.
Q: Do I need to change my bearings when fitting forged connecting rods to my Audi? A: Yes, we always recommend replacing them with uprated ACL or KING RACING bearings. These tri-metal bearings offer superior resistance to high loads and temperatures, essential for reliability.
Q: Are NSB Concept parts compatible with my historic rally Audi? A: Absolutely, we offer specific solutions for the Audi Quattro Group B, Sport Quattro and other historic models. Our forged pistons and reinforced connecting rods comply with FIA regulations while optimising performance.