HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8146

When you're pushing your engine to the limit, a stock connecting rod becomes your weakest link. The HOT RODS 8146 is engineered to handle extreme RPM loads and sustained high-power output without failure—critical for both forced-induction builds and naturally aspirated competition engines. This is the kind of component that separates reliable performance from catastrophic engine damage.

Built from certified 8620 AISI steel and manufactured right here in Iowa, the 8146 combines proven metallurgy with precision engineering designed specifically for high-RPM durability. Every feature—from the caged needle roller bearings to the strategically scalloped big end—exists to maximize strength while minimizing weight and bearing distortion when your engine is screaming.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Case-hardened crankpins, 58-62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Big end side scalloping, vent slots
• Double-drilled small end lubrication
• Shot-peened surface finish
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Includes rod, pin, bearings, washers
• Hot Rods & OE crankshaft compatible
• Made in U.S.A.
• Bolt-on installation