Explore the materials, dimensions and original documentation behind each ItalianRP series.
ItalianRP pistons and connecting rods
ItalianRP manufactures engine components in Italy, with material inspection, development, production and quality control under one roof. Its Silver, Gold and Platinum ranges offer distinct material and manufacturing specifications. At VPP, these parts are organised into manufacturer series while each bore, line and bolt option retains its exact purchasing part number.
Three piston lines
Silver uses 4032 aluminium. Gold uses machined 2618 aluminium; Platinum uses a forged 2618 billet basis. All three feature the manufacturer's Double Bridge design. Gold and Platinum receive a galvanic treatment on the crown and between the first two ring grooves. Silver does not have that treatment.
Choose the exact bore and pin diameter before comparing lines. Compression ratio and compression height are application-specific. VPP lists standard bore and the first available oversize, with no second-oversize step. Explore the technical library for related piston and engine-building topics.
Connecting rods and bolt options
Silver and Gold use 34CrNiMo6 steel with different treatments; Platinum uses 35NCD16. V2500 is the standard bolt specification. L19 and Custom Age options retain distinct manufacturer numbers where listed. Rod length, big-end diameter and width matter alongside the pin diameter when matching a rod to a piston, crankshaft and bearing set.
Components for a complete engine package
Released series are available as complete manufacturer kits in our ItalianRP shop, as well as options in compatible engine packages. The ItalianRP component library contains the individual part information and original manufacturer catalogue. Engine generations remain separate; an application for one VAG engine is not treated as blanket compatibility with another family.
Start with your engine category or discuss your build. The selected manufacturer numbers remain attached to the complete package for technical review and purchasing.
