{"product_id":"engine-connecting-rod-12100aa181-for-subaru-ej257-ej255-ej20-wrx-turbo-2-5l","title":"Engine connecting Rod 12100AA181 For Subaru EJ257 EJ255 EJ20 WRX TURBO 2.5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine Connecting Rod for Subaru\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engine connecting rod for Subaru transfers power from the piston to the crankshaft, cross-referencing OEM part number 12100AA181.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engine connecting rod is built to handle the rigorous mechanical forces of turbocharged internal combustion engines. Designed to deliver consistent power transfer, this engine connecting rod is crucial for maintaining proper engine balance and compression. Engine builders will benefit from the robust construction of this engine connecting rod during full block overhauls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged from heavy-duty steel to resist stretching and bending under high loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined journals ensure proper bearing alignment and clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced within tight weight tolerances to minimize engine vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for turbocharged engine applications demanding high tensile strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Subaru EJ257\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Subaru EJ255\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Subaru EJ20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Subaru WRX Turbo 2.5L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed during complete engine rebuilds and block assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces bent or damaged rods after engine oil starvation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled during high-performance tuning modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12100AA181\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Codes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEJ257, EJ255, EJ20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is it necessary to replace connecting rod bearings when installing this? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, installing new bearings and measuring clearances is essential when replacing any connecting rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do these rods come with rod bolts included? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This rod is machined to accept standard factory-spec bolts, which should be replaced or sourced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44788970192982,"sku":"SZ1E02251","price":89.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/57_192709d9-ee72-4306-a3c1-a4c232b7d09e.jpg?v=1779936201","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/engine-connecting-rod-12100aa181-for-subaru-ej257-ej255-ej20-wrx-turbo-2-5l","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}