HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8163

When you're pushing your engine to its limits, your connecting rods are working harder than any other component in your drivetrain. The HOT RODS 8163 Connecting Rod is engineered for sustained high-RPM abuse, combining heavy-duty OE replacement durability with performance-focused design features that keep stress and distortion at bay. Whether you're rebuilding a stock engine or stepping up power output, these rods deliver the reliability and precision you need to keep your build in the fight.

Built from certified 8620 AISI steel with case-hardened crankpins, the 8163 combines materials science with intelligent geometry. The strategically placed side scalloping and vent slots minimize bearing race distortion under extreme RPM conditions, while caged needle roller bearings support longevity where lesser designs fail. Double-drilled small ends and shot-peening throughout eliminate stress risers and ensure an ultra-round bearing surface—the kind of attention to detail that separates reliable race-ready components from everything else.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened 58-62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Side scalloping & vent slots
• Double-drilled small ends
• Shot-peened stress relief
• Double honed bearing surface
• Silver-coated bronze phosphor washers
• Compatible Hot Rods/OE crankshafts
• Includes complete rod assembly
• Made in USA—Iowa facility