HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8112

If you're building or rebuilding an engine that demands reliability under sustained high-RPM load, connecting rod quality directly impacts whether your engine survives a full season or grenades mid-race. The HOT RODS 8112 is engineered to handle extreme combustion pressures and inertial forces with materials and design details that eliminate the weak points found in lesser rods. You're looking at a purpose-built component that pairs OE compatibility with race-proven durability.

Key performance features:

• 8620 AISI steel certified
• 4115 crankpin, case-hardened 58-62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Big end side scalloping minimizes distortion
• Vent slots reduce bearing race deflection
• Double-drilled small end for lubrication
• Shot-peened stress relief
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Silver-coated bronze phosphor washers
• Complete rod assembly included
• Compatible with Hot Rods and OE cranks
• Bolt-on installation
• U.S.A. manufactured—Iowa facility