HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8620

When you're pushing your engine to the limit, factory connecting rods become your weakest link. The HOT RODS 8620 Connecting Rod delivers OE-replacement durability with measurable upgrades in strength, bearing longevity, and high-RPM reliability—built specifically for engines that demand precision under extreme stress.

The 8620 AISI steel construction combined with strategically engineered big-end scalloping and vent slots keeps bearing race distortion at bay during sustained high-RPM operation. Double-drilled small ends ensure critical wrist pin bearing lubrication and cooling, while shot-peening eliminates surface stress risers that can trigger premature failure. Whether you're rebuilding a stock engine or upgrading a performance platform, this is the connecting rod that won't compromise.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• 58–62Rc case hardened pins
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Big-end side scalloping design
• Double-drilled small ends
• Shot-peened surface finish
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Silver-coated bronze phosphor washers
• Compatible with Hot Rods and OE crankshafts
• Complete rod assembly included
• Made in USA (Iowa facility)
• Bolt-on installation