VW 1300cc–1600cc Connecting Rod Set – 1962–1979 Beetle Bus Ghia Thing – 311105401B

Upgrade your Air-Cooled VW engine with this NEW set of 4 Connecting Rods for 1300cc–1600cc VW motors. These are not reconditioned cores. They are precision-machined, all-new, and include installed hardware for an easy drop-in rebuild.

Compatible with Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3, and Thing—these rods deliver factory fitment and long-term performance for stock or mild engine builds. Made by AA Performance Products, a name VW builders trust.

Fitment

• Beetle, Standard: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

• Beetle, Super: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

• Bus: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

• Karmann Ghia: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

• Thing: 1973, 1974

• Type 3: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973

Product Details

• Set of 4 forged connecting rods

• Includes bolts and nuts

• Length: 137mm center-to-center

• Big end bore: 55mm

• Small end bore: 22mm

• OE Part Number: 311105401B

• Manufactured by AA Performance Products

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