HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8128

If you're building a high-rpm engine or rebuilding a worn-out block, connecting rod failure isn't an option. The HOT RODS 8128 combines OE-level reliability with heavy-duty materials and precision manufacturing to handle sustained high-revolution operation without compromise. Whether you're racing or pushing your engine to its limits on the street, these rods deliver the strength and longevity you need.

Built from certified 8620 AISI steel and engineered with features like shot-peening, double honing, and strategically designed relief scalloping, the 8128 minimizes bearing distortion and surface stress at the exact moments when your engine demands the most from its internals.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened to 58–62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Big end side scalloping and vents
• Double-drilled small ends
• Shot-peened forging
• Double honed bearing surface
• Silver-coated bronze phosphor washers
• Compatible with Hot Rods and OE crankshafts
• Complete rod assembly included
• Manufactured in Iowa, U.S.A.