Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit - 8708

Upgrade your engine's performance and reliability with the Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit. This heavy-duty kit is designed as an OE replacement, offering superior strength and longevity for your 1000cc 4-cycle engine. Built with high-quality materials and precision engineering, this connecting rod kit ensures optimal performance under demanding conditions.

Description

The Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit is crafted from certified 8620 AISI steel, providing exceptional strength and durability. The crankpins are manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 and case hardened to 58-62Rc, ensuring robust performance and extended lifespan. Featuring the latest caged needle roller bearing designs, this kit is built for high RPM longevity. The uniquely designed big end incorporates strategically located side scalloping and vent slots to minimize bearing race distortion at high RPM. Small ends are double drilled to enhance lubrication and cooling to the wrist pin bearing, critical when the piston crown is close to the wrist pin bearing. Each rod is shot-peened to eliminate surface stress risers and double honed to produce an ultra-round bearing surface for maximum reliability. Compatible with both Hot Rods and OE crankshafts, this kit is proudly made in the USA, guaranteeing quality and performance.

Features & highlights

• Heavy-duty OE replacement for enhanced durability.
• Constructed from certified 8620 AISI steel for superior strength.
• Crankpins hardened to 58-62Rc for robust performance.
• Caged needle roller bearing design for high RPM longevity.
• Double drilled small ends for improved wrist pin bearing lubrication.
• Shot-peened to eliminate surface stress risers.
• Compatible with Hot Rods and OE crankshafts.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Hot Rods
• Product Name: Connecting Rod Kit
• Engine Type: 4-Cycle
• Displacement: 1000 cc
• Material: 8620 Steel
• Crankpin Material: ASTM 4115

Important to know

This connecting rod kit is designed for specific 1000cc 4-cycle engines. Ensure compatibility before installation. Most rod assemblies are sold complete with rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing, and silver-coated bronze phosphor thrust washers.