HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8699

When you're pushing your engine to the limit, a connecting rod failure can end your season—or worse. The HOT RODS 8699 is engineered for the demands of high-RPM performance, combining certified 8620 AISI steel with precision manufacturing techniques that maximize strength and reliability where it matters most. Whether you're rebuilding after a failure or upgrading your bottom end, this U.S.-manufactured rod delivers the durability required for sustained power delivery.

Key performance features include strategically designed bearing surfaces that resist distortion at high RPM, advanced caged needle roller bearings for extended longevity, and optimized lubrication pathways that cool critical wrist pin areas under extreme conditions. Every rod is shot-peened and double-honed to eliminate stress concentrations and ensure consistent bore geometry—the foundation of reliability when tolerances are tight and forces are massive.

• 8620 AISI steel certified
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened 58-62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Side scalloping minimizes distortion
• Double-drilled small end
• Shot-peened stress relief
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Silver-coated bronze thrust washers
• Bolt-on assembly (complete kit)
• Hot Rods and OE compatible
• Made in USA
• Iowa-manufactured