HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8647

When you're pushing your engine to high RPM limits, your connecting rods are under extreme stress—and OEM components often can't handle sustained performance demands. The HOT RODS 8647 is built specifically for engines that need reliability at the edge, combining superior materials with engineering refinements that reduce wear, improve bearing longevity, and maintain structural integrity under repeated high-load cycles. Whether you're rebuilding a performance engine or replacing worn rods in a race application, this U.S.-manufactured rod delivers the precision and durability that separates reliable power from catastrophic failure.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened to 58-62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Big end side scalloping design
• Vent slots minimize distortion
• Double-drilled small ends
• Enhanced wrist pin lubrication
• Shot-peened surface finish
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Silver-coated bronze thrust washers
• Complete assembly included
• Compatible with Hot Rods and OE crankshafts
• Manufactured in Iowa, USA