HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8160

When you're pushing an engine to its limits, your connecting rods are the critical link between power and catastrophic failure. The HOT RODS 8160 is engineered for sustained high-RPM performance with materials and design features that eliminate the weak points found in stock rods. Whether you're building a competition engine or upgrading a street machine, these rods deliver the reliability and strength needed when it matters most.

Every aspect of this rod has been refined for durability under extreme conditions. The certified 8620 AISI steel construction combined with case-hardened crankpins and advanced bearing designs means you can trust these rods through repeated heat cycles and peak power delivery. Shot-peening removes surface stress risers, while double-honing ensures bearing surfaces stay true at RPM levels where precision is non-negotiable.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened 58-62Rc hardness
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Big end scalloping & vents
• Double-drilled small ends
• Shot-peened forging
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Includes complete assembly
• Bronze phosphor thrust washers
• Hot Rods & OE compatible
• Made in USA (Iowa)
• MPN: 8160