HOT RODS Connecting Rod 8710

When you're pushing your engine to the limit, stock connecting rods become your weakest link. The HOT RODS 8710 is engineered to handle extreme rpm, heavy loads, and sustained high-performance operation without sacrificing reliability. This is a purpose-built replacement that keeps your engine together when it matters most.

Built from certified 8620 AISI steel and assembled with premium components, the 8710 delivers the strength and precision required for serious racing and high-output street applications. Every feature—from the caged needle roller bearings to the strategically scalloped big end—is designed to minimize distortion, reduce heat, and maximize longevity at elevated engine speeds.

• 8620 AISI steel construction
• Hot-rolled ASTM 4115 crankpins
• Case hardened 58-62Rc
• Caged needle roller bearings
• Big end side scalloping
• Vent slots reduce distortion
• Double-drilled small ends
• Enhanced wrist pin lubrication
• Shot-peened stress relief
• Double-honed bearing surfaces
• Silver-coated bronze phosphor washers
• Bolt-on installation
• Compatible Hot Rods/OE crankshafts
• Made in USA
• MPN: 8710