Description
When you’re pushing your engine to its limits, your connecting rods are doing the heavy lifting—literally. A failure in this critical component means catastrophic engine damage and lost race time. The HOT RODS 8141 Connecting Rod delivers the strength and precision engineering you need to handle sustained high-RPM loads without compromise.
Built from certified 8620 AISI steel with case-hardened crankpins, this rod combines proven durability with advanced bearing technology designed specifically for extreme performance. Whether you’re running a naturally aspirated or forced induction setup, the 8141 provides the reliability that separates winners from the garage.
- 8620 AISI certified steel
- Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
- Case hardened to 58-62Rc
- Caged needle roller bearings
- Strategic big-end scalloping
- Vent slots minimize distortion
- Double-drilled small end
- Enhanced wrist pin cooling
- Shot-peened surface finish
- Blended radius transitions
- Double-honed bearing surface
- Ultra-round bearing surfaces
- Silver-coated bronze phosphor washers
- Hot Rods compatible
- OE crankshaft compatible
- Complete assembly included
- U.S.A. manufactured
- Iowa facility built
