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CONNECTING RODS

 

All of our connecting rods are:

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Made from 4340 aircraft quality material.

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Fully profiled for stroker engines.

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Shipped with ARP bolts (SCAT bolts on some models).

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Precision sized to tightest specifications.

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Balanced to ±1 gram

 

 

We have EXPANDED the SCAT Pro Comp 4340 Forged I-Beam connecting rods with ARP 7/16"cap screw bolts. These rods are offered in:

bulletSmall block - 5.700",6.000",6.125"and 6.200"rod lengths.
bulletBig block - 6.135",6.385"and 6.700"rod lengths.

Big block stock replacement I-Beam connecting rods with ARP 3/8" Wave-loc thru bolts (Part #3-10212764) and 7/16" Wave-loc thru bolts (Part #3-1098922).
 

 

We now offer H-Beam connecting rods for the LS1.

4- LS1- 4000- 6125 - 24

4- LS1- 4000- 6125- 58
 

   
4340 FORGED STANDARD I-BEAM ROD with ARP 3/8" Thru-Bolts
This rod is perfect for the street/strip racer that wants a little extra insurance.

 
bulletSized and balanced to ±1 gram
bulletARP Wave Loc rod bolts
bulletPress pin or bushed
bulletLightweight I-Beam design for increased horsepower and quick RPMs
   
  350 CHEVY SMALL-BLOCK 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
3-ICR5700P 5.700" PRESSED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
3-ICR6000P 6.000" PRESSED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
3-ICR5700 5.700" BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
3-ICR6000 6.000" BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
  454 CHEVY BIG-BLOCK 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
3-10212764 6.135" PRESSED, ARP 8740 Bolts, 3/8.”
  FORD SMALL-BLOCK 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
3-ICR5090P 5.090" PRESSED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
3-ICR5090 5.090" BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
  454 CHEVY BIG BLOCK 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS WITH ARP 7/16" WAVE LOC THRUBOLTS
3-10198922 6.135" PRESSED, ARP 8740 Bolts,7/16.” 
   
PREMIUM 4340 FORGED I-BEAM RODS with ARP 3/8" Cap Screws
Lightweight I-Beam design with even more strength to step up to more horsepower.
 
bulletAll of the great features above and more...
bullet12-point ARP 8740 cap screw bolts
bulletSpecial doweled cap for perfect cap-to-rod alignment resulting in increased strength and longer life
bulletPress pin or bushed
bulletLightweight I-Beam design for increased power and quick RPM
bulletExtra clearance for stroker applications
   
  FORD SMALL-BLOCK 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-ICR5400-912 5.400", .912" PIN, BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR5400-927 5.400",.927" PIN, BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR5955-912 5.955",.912 PIN, BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
  CHEVY SMALL-BLOCK 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-ICR5700P 5.700" PRESSED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR6000P 6.000" PRESSED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR5700-2000P 5.700" PRESSED, 2.000" PIN, ARP 874 0 Bolts.
2-ICR5700 5.700" BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR6000 6.000" BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR5700-2000 5.700" BUSHED, 2.000" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR6000-2000 6.000" BUSHED, 2.000" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.

 

 

PREMIUM 4340 FORGED I-BEAM RODS with 7/16" Cap Screws
 
 
   
  CHEVY S BIG-BLOCK 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-ICR6135 6.135" BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR6385 6.385" BUSHED, ARP 8740 Bolts.
   
SCAT PRO COMP 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
with ARP 7/16" CAP SCREW BOLTS

The ultimate I-Beam rod that incorporates the strength and technology of the H-Beam rod.
bulletIncorporates all of the best features possible for an I-Beam rod including some strength adders found in H-Beam designs
bulletOne rib cap design for added strength and bearing support
bulletPolished beams to eliminate stress risers
bulletSpecial hollow dowels and huge 7/16" cap screw bolts greatly increase strength and horsepower capabilities
bulletProfiled clearance for stroker applications
  CHEVY SMALL BLOCK 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-ICR5700-7/16 5.700" BUSHED, 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR6000-7/16 6.000" BUSHED, 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR6125-7/16 6.125" BUSHED, 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR6200-7/16 6.200" BUSHED, 8740 Bolts.
  CHEVY BIG-BLOCK 4340 FORGED I-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-ICR6135-7/16 6.135" BUSHED, 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR6385-7/16 6.385" BUSHED, 8740 Bolts.
2-ICR6700-7/16 6.700" BUSHED, 8740 Bolts.
   
4340 FORGED H-BEAM RODS with ARP 7/16" Cap Screws
The “Bad Boy” of all SCAT Rods available for serious horsepower engines.
 
bulletH-Beam design is the strongest SCAT rod available
bulletPerfect for supercharged and nitrous applications
bulletSpecial doweled cap for specific cap-to-rod alignment
bulletProfiled clearance for stroker applications

 

   
  CHEVY SMALL-BLOCK 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-350-5700-2000 5.700", 2.000" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-350-6000-2000 6.000", 2.000" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-350-6125-2000 6.125", 2.000" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-350-6200-2000 6.200", 2.000" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-350-5700-2100 5.700", 2.100" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-350-5850-2100 5.850", 2.100" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-350-6000-2100 6.000", 2.100" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-350-6125-2100 6.125", 2.100" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-350-6200-2100 6.200", 2.100" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-350-6250-2100 6.250", 2.100" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
  CHEVY BIG-BLOCK 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-454-6135-2200 6.135", 2.200" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-454-6385-2200 6.385", 2.200" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-454-6535-2200 6.535", 2.200" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-454-6700-2200 6.700", 2.200" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-454-6800-2200 6.800", 2.200" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-454-7100-2200 7.100", 2.200" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
 

LS-1 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS

2-LS1-6100-2100-927 6.100", 2.100" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-LS1-6100-2100-945 6.100", 2.100" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
  FORD SMALL-BLOCK 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-302-5400-2000-927 5.400", 2.000" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-302-5400-2100-927 5.400", 2.100" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-302-5090-2123-912 5.090", 2.123" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-302-5400-2123-912 5.400", 2.123" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-302-5400-2123-927 5.400", 2.123" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-351-5955-2311-912 5.955", 2.311" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-351-6125-2311-912 6.125", 2.311" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-351-6200-2311-927 6.200", 2.311" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts.
  FORD FLATHEAD H-BEAM RODS
2-239-7000-2000 7.000", 2.000" PIN, ARP 8740 Bolts (uses CB610P Buick bearing).
  FORD BIG-BLOCK AND MODULAR 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-460-6605-2500 460 Ford, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-46L-5933 4.6L Ford Modular-V8, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-54L-6657 5.4L Ford Modular-V8, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-68L-6657 6.8L Ford Modular-V10, ARP 8740 Bolts.
  CHRYSLER SB & BB 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-360-6123-2124 SB Chrysler, ARP 8740 Bolts
2-440-6760-2374-1094 BB Chrysler, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-440-6760-2374-990 BB Chrysler, Chevy Wrist Pin, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-426-6860-2374-103426 Chrysler Hemi, ARP 8740 Bolts.
 

 PONTIAC BB 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS

2-455-6625-2249 Big Block Pontiac - Bushed, ARP 8740 Bolts.
2-455-6625-2249P Big Block Pontiac - Pressed, ARP 8740 Bolts.
  HOLDEN SB 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-308-5627-2124-927 SB Holden, ARP 8740 Bolts.
   

4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
with ARP 2000 7/16" CAP SCREW BOLTS

  CHEVY SMALL-BLOCK 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-350-5700-2000A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-350-6000-2000A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-350-6125-2000A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-350-6200-2000A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-350-5700-2100A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-350-5850-2100A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-350-6000-2100A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-350-6125-2100A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-350-6200-2100A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-350-6250-2100A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
  CHEVY BIG-BLOCK 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-454-6135-2200A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-454-6385-2200A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-454-6535-2200A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-454-6700-2200A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-454-6800-2200A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-454-7100-2200A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
 

LS-1 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS

2-LS1-6100-2100-927A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-LS1-6100-2100-945A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
  FORD SMALL-BLOCK 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
2-302-5400-2000-927A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-302-5400-2100-927A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-302-5090-2123-912A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-302-5400-2123-912A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-302-5400-2123-927A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-351-5955-2311-912A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-351-6125-2311-912A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
2-351-6200-2311-927A ARP 2000 Upgrade Bolts.
   
4340 FORGED H-BEAM RODS, Premium Q-Lite with ARP 2000 3/8" Cap Screws
 
bulletLightest (550 gms.) H-beam design available without sacrificing strength.
bulletStandard with ARP2000 3/8”cap screw bolts.
bulletSpecial doweled cap and profiled clearance for stroker applications.
   
  4340 FORGED H-BEAM RODS
2-350-5700-2100QL 5.700, 2.100 PIN,ARP8740 Bolts, 550 grams
2-350-6000-2100QL 6.000, 2.100 PIN,ARP8740 Bolts, 560 grams - In Stock Now
   

HONDA - 4340 FORGED H-BEAM CONNECTING RODS
with ARP 3/8" CAP SCREW BOLTS

2-5290-1771-935-827 1.771" Journal, .935" Width, .827" Pin For B16A DOHC VTEC, ARP 2000 Bolts.
2-5394-1771-898-748

1.771" Journal, .898" Width, .748" Pin For D16 SOHC VTEC and Non VTEC and ZC, ARP 2000 Bolts.

2-5394-1771-935-827 1.771" Journal, .935" Width, .827" Pin For B18A DOHC VTEC, ARP 2000 Bolts.
2-5430-1771-858-827 1.771" Journal, .858" Width, .827" Pin For GSR, ARP 2000 Bolts.
2-5464-1888-780-860 1.888" Journal, .780" Width, .860" Pin For K20 VTEC, ARP 2000 Bolts.
2-5485-1771-858-827 1.771" Journal, .858" Width, .827" Pin For H22 VTEC, ARP 2000 Bolts.
2-5630-1890-935-866 1.890" Journal, .935" Width, .866" Pin For H22 VTEC, ARP 2000 Bolts.