Description
When you’re pushing your engine to the limit, your connecting rods need to handle sustained high-rpm stress without compromise. The HOT RODS 8143 is built for serious performance with heavy-duty 8620 AISI steel construction and precision engineering that eliminates the weak points found in stock assemblies. Whether you’re rebuilding a race engine or upgrading a high-performance build, this rod delivers the reliability and strength required for consistent power delivery across extended high-rpm operation.
Key Technical Features:
- 8620 AISI steel construction
- Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpin
- Case hardened 58-62Rc hardness
- Caged needle roller bearings
- Strategically scalloped big end
- Vent slot design reduces distortion
- Double-drilled small end lubrication
- Shot-peened stress relief
- Double-honed bearing surface
- Silver-coated bronze thrust washers
- Complete rod assembly included
- Compatible Hot Rods/OE cranks
- U.S.A. manufactured (Iowa facility)
- Bolt-on replacement
