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Dyers NL Series Connecting Rods

Dyers’ connecting rods are manufactured from 300M steel forgings. The NL Series is lighter than the current “L” Series rod, while maintaining strength.

Why You Should Magnaflux Your Engine Parts

The guys at MTI Racing were looking to put together a Nissan GT-R engine, but first they Magnafluxed the crank and rods, and it’s a good thing they did. To ensure parts can get reused and don’t have signs of stress and cracks, magnafluxing can save you from more expensive repairs down the road.

D&J 6.7L Ford Powerstroke X-Beam Rods 2017-2019

D&J has designed these rods with pressure-lubed wrist pins for the best in durability and performance.

Oliver Racing Parts’ LS Series Connecting Rods

Oliver offers tried and tested rod designs locating the beam to properly line up with bore centers.

K1 Technologies Honda J-Series Connecting Rods

Developed with the enthusiast in mind, whether it’s blown, turbocharged, nitrous injected or all-motor, you can rely on K1’s connecting rods to deliver reliable, consistent power.

Reviewing Callies’ Ultra I-Beam Connecting Rods

For our small block Ford build, we opted for a set of Callies’ Ultra I-beam connecting rods. We went with a 6.200″ rod that features a Chevy rod journal, despite our engine being a Ford platform. This rod’s quality construction and strong material make it a great choice for numerous applications and engines.

Does Connecting Rod Length Matter?

Over the years, we’ve gotten asked numerous times about connecting rod length and the impact that has on an engine’s horsepower and durability. As it turns out, this question is often overthought. It’s not so much the connecting rod length that matters as much as it is the correct piston pin height. The connecting rod

BoostLine Connecting Rods for Nissan VQ37

The patented 3-pocket design was specifically engineered for demanding turbocharged, supercharged and nitrous applications.

Manley Turbo Tuff Tri-Beam Rods

They are now available for over 30 engine types, including Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Subaru, and Toyota applications.

Dyers Top Rods NH Series H-Beam LS Rods

This series rod has increased cheek surface with a larger radius to keep the big end stable in high-horsepower applications.

PBM Rotating Assemblies

Hundreds of stroke and bore combinations are available, including custom assemblies.

Sunnen’s LBB-1660 Manual Hone

Sunnen’s LBB-1660 produces a round and straight honed bore, equal to or better than manufacturers’ new rods.