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They quoted $3480 shipped. The rods and pistons do look exactly like the Hench ones. I asked them and no answer yet.

Yeah a bit risky, but comparing the factory rods to their forged ones, it is tempting. Well, I guess that is my #1 option now. lol

I see you went with Zhongqi and a CJX engine on a GTI. I have an A3 and I'm thinking on getting a CJX (Golf R / S3) instead of CNT (A3 / GTI), but I'm still in a pinch on this. If I go with Shanhe, I can option their forged pistons and rods for a few hundred dollars more. The closest shop that...

Thanks for the heads up on the oil pump. What about the head gasket? Did it look acceptable in terms of craftsmanship, material, etc.? Or would it be better to replace it with an OEM one, along with some ARP head studs? Further issues regarding the SAI?

Has anyone bought one of these engines and opened it up to check internals or to build it altogether yet? If so, how were block (bore) and cylinder head (valve size) measurements? I’m looking for a motor myself and don’t know if to just drop one of these in (the “upgraded” one) or to open it up...

Well… Got a bit greedy with the IS20 and gave it a bit too much boost past 5K rpms and then kaboom, kissed that turbo a good bye. So, I was in a dilemma in between get another (brand new) IS20 or spend $500 more for an IS38 plus IE IS38 file, since I already had their Stage 2 file and it was...

Thank you for the insight. Unfortunately, I can’t get better fuel than that unless I get it shipped from lower 48 and it’s not worth the money. Our premium is 90 and I mix it with Boostane to get 93. I wish we had 93 at the pump. What I can do is to add Boostane to the mix to raise the octane a...

Hi all. New member here. Not exactly a VW owner, but pretty much the same. I have a 2015 A3 Quattro with the stock IS20 running an IE High Torque Stage 2 (93oct) ECU tune and IE DSG Tune. Car has all supporting mods for stage 2 to include bigger turbo inlet, aFe intake, turbo muffler delete, 3”...