Description
A connecting rod is only as reliable as its ability to withstand extreme combustion pressures and sustained high-RPM cycling—failure here means catastrophic engine damage. The HOT RODS 8145 combines certified 8620 AISI steel with precision engineering and shot-peening to deliver the durability demanded by serious racers and rebuilt performance engines. If you’re pushing your engine to its limits, this heavy-duty OE replacement rod ensures your bottom end stays intact.
- 8620 AISI steel construction
- Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
- Case hardened 58-62Rc
- Caged needle roller bearings
- Strategically scalloped big end
- Vent slots reduce distortion
- Double-drilled small end
- Enhanced wrist pin lubrication
- Shot-peened stress relief
- Double-honed bearing surface
- Silver-coated bronze phosphor washers
- Complete assembly included
- Hot Rods & OE compatible
- Made in USA
- Manufactured in Iowa
