Description
If you’re building or rebuilding a high-performance engine, your connecting rods need to handle extreme combustion pressures and sustained RPM without failure. The HOT RODS 8144 is engineered for reliability in forced-induction and naturally-aspirated applications where stock rods fall short. This U.S.-manufactured assembly combines proven metallurgy with precision bearing design to deliver the durability serious racers and engine builders demand.
Technical Specifications:
- Material: 8620 AISI steel
- Crankpin: Hot-rolled ASTM 4115
- Crankpin hardness: 58-62Rc case hardened
- Bearing design: Caged needle roller
- Big end: Side scalloping, vent slots
- Small end: Double-drilled lubrication
- Surface finish: Shot-peened
- Bearing bore: Double-honed
- Thrust washers: Silver-coated bronze phosphor
- Fitment: Hot Rods and OE crankshafts
- Assembly: Complete with pin and bearings
- Origin: Manufactured in Iowa, USA
