Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit - 8148

Upgrade your engine's performance and reliability with the Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit. This heavy-duty OE replacement is engineered for demanding applications and provides superior strength and durability over stock components. Designed for 500cc 2-stroke engines, this kit ensures optimal power delivery and longevity.

Description

The Hot Rods Connecting Rod Kit is crafted from certified 8620 AISI steel, offering exceptional tensile strength and resistance to deformation. The crankpins are manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 steel and case hardened to 58-62Rc, ensuring maximum wear resistance. Featuring the latest in caged needle roller bearing designs, this connecting rod kit thrives at high RPMs, extending engine life. The uniquely designed big end incorporates strategically located side scalloping and vent slots to minimize bearing race distortion under extreme conditions. Small ends are double drilled to provide enhanced lubrication and cooling to the wrist pin bearing, a critical feature when the piston crown is close to the wrist pin bearing. Each connecting rod is shot-peened to eliminate surface stress risers and double honed for an ultra-round bearing surface.

Features & highlights

• Heavy-duty OE replacement for enhanced durability.
• Constructed from certified 8620 AISI steel for superior strength.
• Crankpins are case hardened to 58-62Rc for maximum wear resistance.
• Caged needle roller bearings ensure high RPM longevity.
• Double-drilled small ends for improved wrist pin bearing lubrication.
• Shot-peened to eliminate stress risers and enhance fatigue resistance.
• Compatible with both Hot Rods and OE crankshafts.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Hot Rods
• Product Name: Connecting Rod Kit
• Engine Type: 2-Cycle
• Displacement: 500 cc
• Material: 8620 Steel
• Units: Kit

Important to know

This connecting rod kit is compatible with Hot Rods and OE crankshafts. Ensure proper installation by a qualified technician.