HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8189

When you're pushing an engine to its limits, the connecting rod is the critical link between piston speed and crankshaft reliability. The HOT RODS 8189 is built to withstand the extreme pressures of high-RPM operation with certified materials and precision engineering that won't fail when it matters most. Whether you're rebuilding a performance engine or replacing worn OE components, this heavy-duty rod delivers the strength and longevity required for serious motorsports applications.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened 58-62Rc hardness
• Caged needle roller bearings
• High-RPM optimized design
• Strategic big-end scalloping
• Vent slots reduce distortion
• Double-drilled small ends
• Enhanced wrist-pin lubrication
• Shot-peened surface finish
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Silver-coated bronze thrust washers
• Complete assembly ready to install
• Compatible Hot Rods crankshafts
• Compatible OE crankshafts
• U.S.A. manufactured
• Hot Rods Iowa facility
• MPN: 8189