HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8701

Whether you're rebuilding a high-RPM engine or replacing factory rods that can't handle sustained performance demands, the HOT RODS 8701 Connecting Rod delivers the strength and precision required for reliable power delivery. Heavy-duty 8620 AISI steel construction combined with advanced bearing design ensures your engine can handle extended high-RPM operation without failure. Built with the engineering details that separate purpose-built race engines from stock assemblies, these rods are designed to keep your engine running strong when it matters most.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened 58-62Rc finish
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Strategic big end scalloping
• Vent slots minimize distortion
• Double-drilled small ends
• Enhanced wrist pin lubrication
• Shot-peened stress relief
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Ultra-round precision tolerance
• Silver-coated bronze washers
• Complete assembly included
• Hot Rods/OE compatible
• Made in USA
• Iowa manufactured