Description
When you’re pushing your engine to the limit, your connecting rods are the unsung heroes keeping everything together. The HOT RODS 8717 is engineered for serious duty—built from certified 8620 AISI steel and designed to handle sustained high-RPM loads without compromise. If you’re rebuilding a performance engine or replacing worn OE rods, this is the heavy-duty replacement that delivers reliability when it matters most.
- 8620 AISI steel construction
- ASTM 4115 hot-rolled crankpins
- Case hardened 58-62Rc
- Caged needle roller bearings
- Strategic side scalloping reduces distortion
- Vent slots minimize race wear
- Double-drilled small ends
- Enhanced wrist pin lubrication
- Shot-peened for stress relief
- Double honed bearing surfaces
- Ultra-round high-RPM reliability
- Includes complete rod assembly
- Crank pin and bearing included
- Silver-coated bronze washers
- Hot Rods and OE compatible
- Made in USA—Iowa facility
