Pistons, Rings & Connecting Rods
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- Skunk2®Alpha Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set (306-05-1170)Alpha Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set by Skunk2®. Skunk2 is proud to introduce its all-new Lite Alpha Series Connecting Rods. The Alpha Lite rod is made for lower horsepower applications were maximum effort is not required. Alpha Rods...$441.95
- Skunk2®Alpha Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set (306-05-1130)Alpha Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set by Skunk2®. Skunk2 is proud to introduce its all-new Lite Alpha Series Connecting Rods. The Alpha Lite rod is made for lower horsepower applications were maximum effort is not required. Alpha Rods...$441.95
- Skunk2®Alpha Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set (306-05-1120)Alpha Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set (306-05-1120) by Skunk2®. Skunk2 is proud to introduce its all-new Lite Alpha Series Connecting Rods. The Alpha Lite rod is made for lower horsepower applications were maximum effort is not...$441.95
- Skunk2®Alpha Series Lite H-Beam Connecting Rod Set (306-05-1210)Alpha Series Lite H-Beam Connecting Rod Set by Skunk2®. Skunk2 is proud to introduce its all-new Lite Alpha Series Connecting Rods. The Alpha Lite rod is made for lower horsepower applications were maximum effort is not required. Alpha...$441.95
- Skunk2®Alpha Series Long H-Beam Connecting Rod Set (306-05-1190)Alpha Series Long H-Beam Connecting Rod Set by Skunk2®. Skunk2 is proud to introduce its all-new Lite Alpha Series Connecting Rods. The Alpha Lite rod is made for lower horsepower applications were maximum effort is not required. Alpha...$441.95
- Brian Crower®ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6239)ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners by Brian Crower®. The I-Beam is a proven configuration that is very popular among the forced induction crowd. Features ARP2000 bolts standard, ARP625+ Custom Age bolts are...$787.47
- Brian Crower®ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6609)ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6609) by Brian Crower®. The BC ProH2K H-Beam design connecting rod incorporates every feature of the premier BC ProH625+ rod, only that the fasteners have been changed to the...$524.98
- Brian Crower®ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6065)ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners by Brian Crower®. The BC ProH2K H-Beam design connecting rod incorporates every feature of the premier BC ProH625+ rod, only that the fasteners have been changed to the more...$524.98
- Brian Crower®ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6355)ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners by Brian Crower®. The BC ProH2K H-Beam design connecting rod incorporates every feature of the premier BC ProH625+ rod, only that the fasteners have been changed to the more...$524.98
- Brian Crower®ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6042)ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6042) by Brian Crower®. The BC ProH2K H-Beam design connecting rod incorporates every feature of the premier BC ProH625+ rod, only that the fasteners have been changed to the...$524.98
- Brian Crower®ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6008)ProH2K™ H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6008) by Brian Crower®. The Sportsman is rated in excess of 200HP per cylinder and priced for the everyday performance buff The BC ProH2K H-Beam design connecting rod...$524.98
- Brian Crower®ProH2K™ Lightweight H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6051)ProH2K™ Lightweight H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6051) by Brian Crower®. The Sportsman standard weight rod is rated in excess of 200HP per cylinder and priced for the everyday performance buff The BC ProH2K...$524.98
- Brian Crower®ProH2K™ Lightweight H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6056)ProH2K™ Lightweight H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6056) by Brian Crower®. The Sportsman standard weight rod is rated in excess of 200HP per cylinder and priced for the everyday performance buff The BC ProH2K...$524.98
- Brian Crower®ProH625+ Connecting Rod (BC6321HD)ProH625+ Connecting Rod by Brian Crower®. The BC ProH625+ H-Beam design connecting rod is the premier industry connecting rod. Incorporating ARP's ultimate fastener, the Custom Age 625+, rated to 280,000 p.s.i., the BC ProH625+ delivers...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$1,121.40
- Brian Crower®ProH625+ Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP Custom Age 625+ Fasteners (BC6608)ProH625+ Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP Custom Age 625+ Fasteners (BC6608) by Brian Crower®. The BC ProH625+ H-Beam design connecting rod is the premier industry connecting rod. Incorporating ARP's ultimate fastener, the...$747.60
- Brian Crower®ProH625+ Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP Custom Age 625+ Fasteners (BC6168)ProH625+ Series H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP Custom Age 625+ Fasteners by Brian Crower®. The Sportsman is rated in excess of 200HP per cylinder and priced for the everyday performance buff The BC ProH625+ H-Beam design connecting...$747.60
- Brian Crower®Sportsman™ Pro H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners (BC6619)Sportsman™ Pro H-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP2000 Fasteners by Brian Crower®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to...$622.65
- Eagle Specialty®H-Beam Connecting Rod Set (CRS5313B63D)H-Beam Connecting Rod Set by Eagle Specialty®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Eagle Specialty features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...$586.50
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14405R6-4)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14405R6-4) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$1,398.28
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14409R6-4)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14409R6-4) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$1,398.28
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14421R6-4)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14421R6-4) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$1,398.28
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14400R6-4)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14400R6-4) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$1,398.28
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14412R6-4)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14412R6-4) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$1,398.28
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14416R6-4)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14416R6-4) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$1,398.28
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14402R6-6)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14402R6-6) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$2,097.43
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14404R6-4)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14404R6-4) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$1,398.28
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14403R6-4)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14403R6-4) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$1,398.28
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14414R6-4)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod Set with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14414R6-4) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$1,398.28
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14416R6-1)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14416R6-1) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$349.56
- Manley®Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14412R6-1)Pro Series Turbo Tuff™ I Plus I-Beam Connecting Rod with ARP 625+ Bolt Upgrade (14412R6-1) by Manley®. Whether you're looking for economical yet high quality H-Beam rods, Manley stock appearing Sportsmaster rods or the best of the...$349.56
The pistons are the mechanical components that bear the pressure from combustion that is ultimately turned into vehicle motion. Piston rings form the seal between the pistons and cylinder walls, and the connecting rods connect the pistons to the crankshaft, converting the reciprocating motion of the pistons to the rotating motion of the crankshaft, which turns the gears in the transmission, the axle shafts, and ultimately the wheels. Whether you need to replace any of these parts or want to swap it out for a performance unit, we have your products.
Factory pistons are cast or forged from aluminum alloy. Performance piston material ranges from cast hypereutectic (an alloy with a high silicon content for strength) aluminum that is fine for mildly modified street engines to forged and billet aluminum for high horsepower and racing applications. All pistons are designed and precision machined for superior strength with light weight. Factors that affect piston selection include bore size, compression ratio, and valve clearance. Most pin bores are designed for floating pins retained by clips. Many pistons come with coatings to reduce skirt scuffing, improve surface wear resistance, and reflect heat, which improves durability.
A connecting rod consists of a small end, attached to the piston by a wrist pin, and a big end, which is split so it can be attached to the crankshaft throw, separated by the beam. Factory connecting rods are typically made of cast iron or powdered metal, and aren’t adequate for performance use. Most performance rods are manufactured from forged or billet steel, and there are aluminum rods for drag racing. You’ll find forged rods in I-Beam and H-Beam construction, with the latter generally providing higher strength with less weight. Performance rods are precision made, with uniform center-to-center dimensions, weights, and bore concentricity. They also are commonly bushed for floating pins, have stronger and larger diameter rods bolts, and are available in lengths to suit the desired rod ratio.
The material of stock rings depends on application and the ring’s location on the piston. To handle the heat, top rings are made of ductile iron or steel with a face coating of plasma molybdenum or chromium. Chrome-faced rings are very durable and ideal for engines operated in dusty conditions. Second rings are not exposed to as much heat, and can be made of cast iron. For optimal ring seal, the cylinder wall finish must match the type of ring. Compression rings are split to facilitate installation, leaving a gap when the piston and rings are installed in the cylinder. This gap must be within specs or excessive blow-by can result.
The modern trend in performance piston ring design is for thinner rings, with some of the latest ring packs featuring 1mm top and 2nd rings, and 2mm oil control rings. Thinner rings create less friction while at the same time conforming to the bore better for improved sealing and superior oil control. To ensure durability these rings are made from steel or ductile iron and the compression rings receive a plasma-moly, chrome, or proprietary coating to resist heat and wear. The ring face may also be lapped for faster break-in. Besides less drag and lower weight, thinner rings also allow more options for piston design.
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