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Summit Racing™ Performance Connecting Rods

Summit Racing™ Performance 4340 forged steel connecting rods come in a variety of applications and options. From a light rod street-strip cruiser to a beefy rod for a 1500 hp big block, you will find just the rod for your combination. As always, Summit Racing™ connecting rods are packed with great features at the best prices. Options and features: * Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, and Pontiac * Big and small blocks * Multiple lengths * H-beams and I-beams * Through-bolts to cap-screws * Press-fit to full-floating * Multiple grades of rod bolts from 8740 through L-19

4.82 out of 5 stars ( 33 )

$286.99

$703.99

Scat Pro Comp I-Beam Connecting Rods

These Scat I-beam connecting rods incorporate all of the best features possible for an I-beam rod, including some strength adders found in H-beam designs. Scat Pro Comp I-beam connecting rods are profiled with clearance for long stroke applications. These connecting rods feature a one-rib cap design for added strength and bearing support, polished beams to eliminate stress risers, and special hollow dowels with huge 7/16 in. ARP cap screw bolts to greatly increase strength and horsepower capabilities.

4.73 out of 5 stars ( 59 )

$97.99

$589.99

Eagle SIR I-Beam Connecting Rods

Why spend time and money reconditioning your stock rods—when you can upgrade to a set of Eagle SIR I-Beam connecting rods for less? They're forged from 5140 steel for outstanding strength and reliability, and they come in both press-fit and bushed pin models. Their lightweight design places less stress on the rest of your rotating assembly to increase engine life and better handle high-rpm use. The rods are X-rayed, sonic-tested, magnafluxed, and shot-peened to stress-relieve the metal. They come with 12-point ARP Wave-Lok rod bolts and are weight-matched to within two grams. The big end sizing is controlled by in-house CNC equipment to ensure precise machining and accurate fitment. Order the individual rod or set recommended for your year/make and engine application.

4.68 out of 5 stars ( 77 )

$72.99

$526.99

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Callies Compstar Connecting Rods

Better by design, Callies Compstar connecting rods offer high performance and a trouble-free engine build. Concerns about out-of-round, big-end bore sizing, repeatability, time-saving details, and upgrade costs are a thing of the past. Their forged 4340 steel rods are put through a lengthy stress-relief process and burnishing of threads and bolt spot faces to ensure dimensional repeatability, no matter how many times rods are torn down and reassembled. Pin bushings are chamfered and honed, parting line edges are generously chamfered, and bearing locating tab slots are deburred, all in an effort to save you time and trouble. ARP 2000 bolts and stroker clearances are standard with Compstar rods. Choose either their original H-beam design or heavy-duty I-beam designed rods. For high performance use right out of the box, plus value and peace of mind, try Callies Compstar connecting rods.

4.83 out of 5 stars ( 18 )

$824.00


$115.00

$1,044.00

Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods

Free your engine's horsepower on the wings of Eagle H-beam connecting rods. Their 2-piece, forged, vacuum-degassed, 4340-certified steel construction provides outstanding strength, while still weighing much less than stock rods. Each rod is multi-stage heat-treated, X-rayed, sonic-tested, magnafluxed, 100 percent machined, and then shot-peened to stress-relieve the metal. The rods have precision cap alignment sleeves to positively locate each rod cap, silicon bronze bushings for floating pin models—and are available in stroker models that allow additional cam-to-rod clearance for large stroke combinations. They come standard with 190,000 psi rated ARP 8740 and 230,000 psi rated ARP 2000 rod bolts, or 265,000 psi rated ARP L-19 bolts as upgrades. Instructions and rod bolt lubrication are included. Order the model designed for your vehicle year/make and engine application.

4.76 out of 5 stars ( 80 )

$102.99

$934.99

Scat Pro Stock I-Beam Connecting Rods

Scat Pro-Stock I-beam connecting rods incorporate all of the best features possible for an I-beam rod, including some strength-adders found in H-beam designs. They are profiled with clearance for long stroke applications. These connecting rods feature a one-rib cap design for added strength and bearing support, and special hollow dowels with ARP cap screw bolts to greatly increase strength and horsepower capabilities.

4.84 out of 5 stars ( 58 )

$62.99

$421.99

Scat Stock Replacement I-Beam Connecting Rods

Scat stock replacement I-beam connecting rods are perfect for the street/strip racer who wants a little extra insurance. Scat's unique, lightweight I-beam design keeps rotating mass low for quick rpm. Scat stock replacement connecting rods feature 3/8 in. ARP WaveLoc thru-bolts and are precision-balanced to +/-1 gram.

4.63 out of 5 stars ( 24 )

$348.99

$447.99

ARP High Performance Series Connecting Rod Bolt Kits

ARP High Performance Series connecting rod bolts are made from seamless and defect-free 8740 chromoly steel. All ARP rod bolts are heat-treated before grinding and thread rolling and have a large underhead radius for greater strength. Guaranteed to pass magnetic inspection testing, these bolts are nearly five times stronger than OEM bolts. They're used in applications ranging from stock replacement to Circle Track, marine, and drag racing engines.

4.84 out of 5 stars ( 251 )

$9.99

$124.99

Eagle CRS Lightweight H-Beam Connecting Rods

Eagle now offers their CRS lightweight H-beam connecting rods in their Featherweight series. The lighter design provides less rotating mass for flawless high-rpm performance. Their 2-piece, forged, vacuum-degassed, 4340-certified steel construction provides superb strength at a fraction of the weight of most other rods. Each rod is multi-stage heat-treated, X-rayed, sonic-tested, magnafluxed, 100 percent machined, and shot-peened to stress-relieve the metal. The rods have a stout cap screw attachment with precision cap alignment sleeves to positively locate each rod cap. They come with 220,000 psi rated ARP 2000 cap screw rod bolts, instructions, and rod bolt lubrication.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

$126.99

$792.99

Oliver Big Block Max Plus Series Connecting Rods

Oliver Big Block Max Plus Series connecting rods are for those who push beyond the limits, where weight takes a back seat to absolute strength. Featuring the same design and engineering as the Big Block Max rods, the Plus Series has additional material in key areas, larger radiuses, and longer rod bolts for even more strength. They are engineered for use in the most extreme applications where power-adders are common, such as big block turbocharged or supercharged endurance motors and blown alcohol drag cars. All Oliver Racing rods are precision-machined using only premium mill-certified aircraft quality E4340 chromoly alloy and heat-treated to produce a 100 percent martensite grain structure. The I-beam connecting rods feature Oliver's exclusive "Parabolic Beam" design that reduces beam stress and delivers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any connecting rod currently made. Order the length needed for your vehicle and engine application.

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$257.18

$1,920.87

ARP Pro Series Connecting Rod Bolts

ARP Pro Series connecting rod bolts are precision CNC-machined to exacting specifications and designed for optimum reliability. They are heat-treated and threads are rolled to provide up to ten times more fatigue strength. This makes them far superior to standard OEM fasteners in terms of durability, and fully capable of handling the extra stress of high-combustion engines.

4.91 out of 5 stars ( 66 )

$20.99

$224.99

Eagle FSI I-Beam Connecting Rods

Eagle FSI I-beam connecting rods are forged strong from 4340 steel. They are fitted with 7/16 in. ARP 8740 cap screw-style rod bolts, alignment sleeves for precise cap location, and silicone bronze pin bushings. Sizing is performed using the Sunnen Kross grinding system and is weight-matched to +/- 1 gram. Get your modified pump-gas racing engines cranking with FSI I-beam connecting rods from Eagle.

4.94 out of 5 stars ( 17 )

$99.99

$662.99

Scat Pro Sport H-Beam Connecting Rods

These H-beam connecting rods are the strongest Scat connecting rods available. These Scat H-beam connecting rods are perfect for supercharged and nitrous applications. These rods incorporate a special doweled cap for specific cap-to-rod alignment and are profiled with extra clearance for stroker applications.

4.85 out of 5 stars ( 40 )

$95.99

$966.99

Oliver Big Block Max Series Connecting Rods

Oliver Big Block Max Series connecting rods are for those who push beyond the limits—where weight takes a back seat to absolute strength. The Max rods are engineered for use in the most extreme applications where power-adders are common, such as big block turbocharged or supercharged endurance motors and blown alcohol drag cars. All Oliver Racing rods are precision-machined using only premium mill-certified aircraft quality E4340 chromoly alloy, heat-treated to produce a 100 percent martensite grain structure. The I-beam connecting rods feature Oliver's exclusive "Parabolic Beam" design that reduces beam stress and delivers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any connecting rod currently made. Oliver Max Series connecting rods provide quality craftsmanship, materials, and processes to deliver the ultimate durability and strength needed to answer your pursuit of power. Order the length needed for your vehicle and engine application.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

$231.17

$1,732.05

Eagle ARP Connecting Rod Bolts

Eagle Specialties has teamed up with ARP to offer these quality connecting rod bolts. They're available in a variety of sizes and lengths to suit your needs.

4.81 out of 5 stars ( 26 )

$186.99

Manley Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods

Manley steel H-beam connecting rods are made from forged 4340 steel alloy. They're packed full of performance features, such as a compact uniform-grain structure for ultimate strength, full machining, stress relieving, and magnafluxing. The wrist pin and big end bores are honed to a +/-.0002 in. tolerance, and the wrist pins get a bronze alloy bushing. These units include cap screw ARP 8740 alloy rod bolts, and each rod set is weight-matched to within 2 grams. Available individually or in a set, order the model recommended for your vehicle year/make and engine application.

4.38 out of 5 stars ( 8 )

$93.04

$913.14

Oliver Speedway Series Connecting Rods

Oliver Speedway Series connecting rods are designed for severe applications where engines are subject to high-rpm endurance racing or high loads over a wide variation in rpm. These rods are often used in large cubic inch late model dirt cars and forced-induction applications. All Oliver rods are precision-machined using only premium mill-certified aircraft quality E4340 chromoly alloy, heat-treated to produce a 100 percent martensite grain structure. The I-beam connecting rods feature an exclusive "Parabolic Beam" design that reduces beam stress and delivers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any connecting rod currently made. Oliver Speedway Series connecting rods provide quality craftsmanship, materials, and processes to deliver the ultimate durability and strength—allowing you to push the limits. Order the length needed for your vehicle and engine application.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 6 )

$221.25

$1,599.97

ARP High Performance Series Wave-Loc Connecting Rod Bolts

If you don't need the ultra-high strength of ARP Pro series Wave Loc connecting rod bolts, then you'll like their High Performance Series. Made from tough 8740 chromoly steel (rated at 190,000 psi), these bolts have the Wave Loc symmetrical wave design that eliminates sharp notches and guarantees cap alignment. Nuts and lube are included.

4.69 out of 5 stars ( 36 )

$10.99

$93.99

Manley Replacement Connecting Rod Bolts

Big-time clamping force for your connecting rods! Manley replacement connecting rod bolts feature a .0005 to .0070 in. interference fit to guarantee rod cap alignment and actually strengthen the connecting rod. They are available in ARP2000 alloy with an 8740 chromoly steel. Nuts and lubricant are included.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 5 )

$10.16

$203.41

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BoostLine Connecting Rods

BoostLine connecting rods are designed specifically for demanding turbocharged, supercharged, and big nitrous applications. The patented, 3-pocket body forged from premium 4340 steel incorporates the best features of both the H-beam (mass/weight) and I-beam (strength) designs. This provides 60 percent more bending strength compared to common H-beam rods. Each piece is heat-treated, shot-peened, and fitted with ARP-2000 cap screws (strong, malleable, and 220,000 psi rating) before final finish machining. Keep things straight with a set of BoostLine connecting rods (also available individually). Order the connecting rods in the model recommended for your specific engine size. Features, items, and specs: * High-quality Ampco bushing material used in the small end * Pin clearance at between 9-ten-thousandths and 11-thousandths of an inch (allows engine builder to custom set wrist pin spec, should additional clearance be necessary) * All BoostLine rods are individually inspected via a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) that is used to custom-match sets of rods to incredibly tight tolerances * Each rod includes an inspection report from the Wiseco Piston quality team * Rods are completely separated by thick foam for protection from shipping damage * Each rod is vacuum-wrapped in plastic for corrosion protection * Upgraded ARP 625+ bolts (260,000 to 280,000 psi) available

1.0 out of 5 stars ( 1 )

$1,764.95


$294.95

$2,004.95

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Callies Ultra Connecting Rods

Callies Ultra connecting rods are made with pride to exacting specifications. They are produced from extremely clean Timken steel, meticulously crafted with great attention to detail. If you choose Callies Ultra connecting rods, be confident of dependable performance and outstanding workmanship.

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$1,952.00


$305.00

$3,240.00

Oliver Ultra Light Series Connecting Rods

Oliver Ultra Light Series connecting rods are designed to be used in moderate horsepower applications where rpm in the 8,200 range are common. They are often used in 360 Sprint Cars with spec cylinder heads or pavement late models. All Ultra Light Series connecting rods are precision-machined using Mill-certified aircraft-quality steel, making them engineered for durability, strength, and performance in today's high-rpm engines. They're designed and produced utilizing the latest in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), batch testing, and modern inspection metrics that meet or exceed ISO quality standards. Order the size recommended for your vehicle.

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$221.25

$1,599.97

Oliver Big Block Series Connecting Rods

Oliver Big Block Series connecting rods are designed to withstand the high-torque and heavy-hitting horsepower generated from today's naturally aspirated big block engines. These rods are used in Super-Modified asphalt cars and big cubic inch naturally aspirated drag cars. All Oliver rods are precision-machined using only premium mill-certified aircraft quality E4340 chromoly alloy, heat-treated to produce a 100 percent martensite grain structure. The I-beam connecting rods feature Oliver's exclusive "Parabolic Beam" design that reduces beam stress and delivers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any connecting rod currently made. Oliver Big Block Series connecting rods provide quality craftsmanship, materials, and processes to deliver the ultimate durability and strength needed to stay competitive. Order the length needed for your vehicle and engine application.

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$231.17

$1,666.00

Callies Compstar Xtreme Connecting Rods

All the quality, reliability, and workmanship you have relied upon for years from the Compstar lineup is taken to the Xtreme--Callies Compstar Xtreme connecting rods. Specifically designed for power adder and diesel applications, these rods utilize the same proven 4340 material and ARP 2000 or L19 fasteners. Strength was added by thickening up the flanges of the H-beam and a reduced depth-of-cut towards the center of each rod, then non-essential weight is taken out of the beam to help keep the overall weight of these Xtreme rods in check. Choose a set for your high output, boosted application.

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$976.00

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