Description
Whether you’re rebuilding a tired engine or pushing your performance platform to the next level, connecting rod integrity is non-negotiable. The HOT RODS 8619 delivers the strength and precision required for sustained high-RPM operation, engineered with case-hardened crankpins and advanced bearing designs that minimize distortion under extreme load. Built in the USA and compatible with both aftermarket and OE crankshafts, this heavy-duty replacement rod gives you the reliability to focus on speed, not failure.
- Material: Certified 8620 AISI steel
- Crankpin: Hot-rolled ASTM 4115
- Crankpin hardness: 58-62Rc case hardened
- Bearing design: Caged needle roller
- Big end feature: Side scalloping and vent slots
- Small end: Double-drilled for lubrication
- Surface finish: Shot-peened
- Bearing surface: Double-honed
- Included components: Rod, crank pin, bearing, top-end bearing, thrust washers
- Thrust washers: Silver-coated bronze phosphor
- Compatibility: Hot Rods and OE crankshafts
- Installation: Bolt-on assembly
- Origin: Made in USA (Iowa facility)
