The Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit provides a premium-quality forged connecting rod assembly for your engine rebuild — manufactured from 8620 AISI steel with hardness testing to ensure correct material strength, providing a reliable, long-lasting alternative to OEM connecting rods at a competitive price.

Connecting rods are one of the most highly-stressed components in any reciprocating engine, experiencing repeated tensile, compressive and bending loads at every revolution. Worn, bent or failed con rods are a common cause of catastrophic engine failure — and using a quality replacement rod during an engine rebuild is critical to the longevity of the rebuilt engine. Hot Rods rods are forged rather than cast, providing the grain structure and strength properties that a con rod requires under high-cycle loading.

The 8620 AISI steel alloy provides the right combination of core toughness and case-hardened surface hardness for bearing journal surfaces. Each rod is machined to OEM tolerances and includes the rod bearing and all required hardware for a complete assembly.

Features:

• Forged from 8620 AISI steel — correct strength for high-cycle con rod loading
• Hardness-tested to ensure correct material specification
• Machined to OEM tolerances — correct big-end and small-end dimensions
• Includes rod bearing and all hardware for complete assembly
• Cost-effective alternative to OEM connecting rod

Please confirm compatibility with your year, make and model before ordering.