HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8702

If you're building or rebuilding an engine that sees sustained high-RPM operation, connecting rod failure isn't just inconvenient—it's catastrophic. The HOT RODS 8702 addresses this reality with precision engineering and material science designed specifically for demanding applications. This is a heavy-duty OE replacement that handles the stress, heat, and RPM cycling that separates reliable power plants from expensive paperweights.

The 8702 combines certified 8620 AISI steel construction with case-hardened crankpins (58-62Rc) to deliver the strength needed for forced induction, high-compression builds, and extended track duty. The caged needle roller bearing design and strategically scalloped big end minimize bearing race distortion under sustained load, while the double-honed small end ensures concentricity critical for wrist pin longevity. Each assembly arrives complete and ready for installation, manufactured at the HOT RODS Iowa facility to U.S. standards.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened 58-62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Strategically scalloped big end
• Double-drilled small ends
• Enhanced wrist pin lubrication
• Shot-peened stress relief
• Double honed bearing surface
• Complete rod assembly included
• Silver-coated bronze thrust washers
• Compatible Hot Rods/OE cranks
• Made in U.S.A.