{"product_id":"integrated-engineering-audi-volkswagen-1-8t-b5-b6-c5-mk1-mk4-crankshaft-girdle-kit-a3-a4-a6-beetle-golf-passat-tt","title":"Integrated Engineering Audi Volkswagen 1.8T B5 B6 C5 MK1 MK4 Crankshaft Girdle Kit (A4, A6, Passat, TT)","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bodytype\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMaking over 600HP? Protect your 1.8T 06A block from flexing, cracking, or failure under extreme RPM or high horsepower applications. The IE girdle kit will help protect your race engine from severe main bearing wear or even a broken crank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eÂ \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis girdle kit uses a 1\/4â€ steel plate to bolt on the underside of your block to reinforce it and prevent from flexing under high power use. The girdle plate bolts to all of the main journals, using the supplied extended-length ARP main stud kit. It is then sandwiched between the block and the oil pan to keep the block from flexing. This kit includes all lengthened hardware needed to install the girdle plate using OE main caps and girdle spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eÂ \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Machine WorkÂ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGirdle plates require machine work and precise measurements for correct installation, this should be performed by a certified engine technician. The main caps will need to be line honed by an engine machine shop with the supplied IE Spec ARP studs installed and the nuts torqued to ensure journal circularity. The girdle spacers will need to be measured and machined flat between the girdle plate and engine block surface. The tolerance for the gap between the girdle plate and block is 0.001â€\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eÂ \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1\/4\" steel girdle plate for ultimate stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReinforces engine block and main caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eProtects mains, bearings, crank, and block from flexing\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFor use with extreme HP and high RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eManufactured and engineered in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eÂ \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIE Zinc plated girdle plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIE Spec ARP main stud kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eExtended hardware for the oil pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eExtended transmission bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eÂ \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAudi - A4 1996-2001 (B5 - B5.5) 1.8T 20V (late 06A internal water pump engines only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAudi - A4 2002-2005 (B6) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAudi - A6 1998-2004 (C5) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAudi - A6 Allroad 1998-2004 (C5) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAudi - TT 2000-2006 (MK1 - 8N) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAudi - A3 1996-2003 (MK1 - 8L) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAudi - S3 1996-2003 (MK1 - 8L) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVW - Golf 1999-2005 (MK4) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVW - GTI 1999-2005 (MK4) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVW - Jetta \u0026amp; Jetta GLI 1999-2005 (MK4) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVW - Passat 1998-2005 (B5 - B5.5) (late 06A internal water pump engines only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVW - Beetle 1998-2011 (1C - 9C - 1Y) 1.8T 20V engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eÂ \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIEBEVA9\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eÂ \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured ByÂ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIntegrated Engineering\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eÂ \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Integrated Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52025225085220,"sku":"IEBEVA9","price":640.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/6801\/0532\/files\/IntegratedEngineeringAudiVolkswagen1.8TB5B6C5MK1MK4CrankshaftGirdleKit_A3A4A6BeetleGolfPassatTT_1_07fe0703-45a4-4363-a8ef-c5dd8c2d34d7.jpg?v=1771495639","url":"https:\/\/autohousesupply.com\/products\/integrated-engineering-audi-volkswagen-1-8t-b5-b6-c5-mk1-mk4-crankshaft-girdle-kit-a3-a4-a6-beetle-golf-passat-tt","provider":"AutoHouseSupply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}