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BoostLine Connecting Rods VW6456-787 Rod, I-Beam, Forged 4340 Steel, Shot-Peened, Floating Pin, Volkswagen, VR6, Set of 6

SKU: BSLVW6456-787

Connecting Rods
BoostLine Connecting Rods VW6456-787 Rod, I-Beam, Forged 4340 Steel, Shot-Peened, Floating Pin, Volkswagen, VR6, Set of 6
Boostline

Boostline

BoostLine Connecting Rods VW6456-787 Rod, I-Beam, Forged 4340 Steel, Shot-Peened, Floating Pin, Volkswagen, VR6, Set of 6

SKU: BSLVW6456-787

Connecting Rods
A$2,923.81
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Description

BoostLine connecting rods are designed specifically for demanding turbocharged, supercharged, and big nitrous applications. The patented, 3-pocket body forged from premium 4340 steel incorporates the best features of both the H-beam (mass/weight) and I-beam (strength) designs. This provides 60 percent more bending strength compared to common H-beam rods. Each piece is heat-treated, shot-peened, and fitted with ARP-2000 cap screws (strong, malleable, and 220,000 psi rating) before final finish machining. Keep things straight with a set of BoostLine connecting rods (also available individually). Order the connecting rods in the model recommended for your specific engine size.

Features, items, and specs:

* High-quality Ampco bushing material used in the small end
* Pin clearance at between 9-ten-thousandths and 11-thousandths of an inch (allows engine builder to custom set wrist pin spec, should additional clearance be necessary)
* All BoostLine rods are individually inspected via a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) that is used to custom-match sets of rods to incredibly tight tolerances
* Each rod includes an inspection report from the Wiseco Piston quality team
* Rods are completely separated by thick foam for protection from shipping damage
* Each rod is vacuum-wrapped in plastic for corrosion protection
* Upgraded ARP 625+ bolts (260,000 to 280,000 psi) available

Part Type

Connecting Rods

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-09-27 14:48:35

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand
Boostline
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number
VW6456-787
Product Attributes - Part Type
Connecting Rods
Product Attributes - Product Line
BoostLine Connecting Rods
Product Attributes - UPC
193564466648
Product Attributes - Connecting Rod Length Center to Center (in.)
6.456 in.
Product Attributes - Connecting Rod Beam Style
I-beam
Product Attributes - Connecting Rod Material
Forged 4340 steel
Product Attributes - Wrist Pin Style
Floating
Product Attributes - Pin End Bore Diameter
0.787 in.
Product Attributes - Rod Journal Diameter (in.)
2.124
Product Attributes - Big End Bore Diameter (in.)
2.2366
Product Attributes - Quantity
Sold as a set of 6.
Product Attributes - Cap Retention Style
Cap screw
Product Attributes - Big End Width (in.)
0.783
Product Attributes - Clearanced for Stroker
No
Product Attributes - Connecting Rod Bolt Brand
ARP
Product Attributes - Connecting Rod Bolt Diameter
3/8 in.
Product Attributes - Connecting Rod Bolt Material
ARP2000 alloy
Product Attributes - Fastener Tensile Strength (psi)
200,000 psi
Product Attributes - Connecting Rod Bolt Head Style
12-point
Product Attributes - Advertised Horsepower Rating
1,000 hp
Product Attributes - Advertised RPM Rating
10,000 rpm
Product Attributes - Pin End Width (in.)
0.783 in.
Product Attributes - Weight Matched Set
Yes
Product Attributes - Remanufactured
No
Product Attributes - Magnafluxed
No
Product Attributes - Connecting Rod Color
Shot-peened
Product Attributes - Notes
Fits VR6 engines only.

Reference Information

Brand Name/s Boostline
StreetFX SKU bslVW6456-787
SFX Item ID 5246495
Supplier Item Code 5246495
Manufacturer SKU VW6456-787
Manufacturer UPC 193564466648
Alternative References BLN-VW6456-787, VR6

Compatibility

Application Data
  • MakeVOLKSWAGEN
    Beginning Year1993
    Ending Year2002
    Engine TypeV6
    Engine FamilyVOLKSWAGEN V6 GAS
    Engine Size2.8L/2771cc
    Application NotesFits VR6 engines only.
  • MakeVOLKSWAGEN
    Beginning Year2000
    Ending Year2023
    Engine TypeV6
    Engine FamilyVOLKSWAGEN V6 GAS
    Engine Size3.2L/3189cc
    Application NotesFits VR6 engines only.

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