HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8665

If you're building a high-rpm engine or refreshing a tired block, connecting rods are the critical link between your crankshaft and pistons—and failure here means catastrophic engine damage. The HOT RODS 8665 Connecting Rod delivers the strength and precision needed for sustained high-performance operation, with engineering that prioritizes bearing longevity and thermal management in extreme conditions. Whether you're racing or pushing your engine to its limits, this U.S.-manufactured rod gives you the reliability to trust your build.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened 58-62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Strategically scalloped big end
• Vent slots reduce distortion
• Double-drilled small end
• Enhanced wrist pin lubrication
• Shot-peened surface finish
• Double-honed bearing surface
• Silver-coated bronze thrust washers
• Includes complete rod assembly
• Hot Rods and OE compatible
• Made in U.S.A.
• Iowa facility manufactured