HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8605

When you're pushing an engine to its limits, your connecting rods are under extreme stress—and OE replacements often fail under sustained high-RPM loads. The HOT RODS 8605 is engineered with certified 8620 AISI steel and precision bearing surfaces to handle the demands of competition and high-performance builds without compromise. Whether you're rebuilding after a failure or upgrading before it happens, this U.S.-manufactured rod delivers the reliability and longevity that serious builders trust.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened 58-62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Side scalloping reduces distortion
• Strategic vent slot design
• Double-drilled small ends
• Enhanced wrist pin cooling
• Shot-peened surface finish
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Silver-coated bronze thrust washers
• Complete assembly included
• Hot Rods & OE compatible
• Made in USA
• MPN: 8605