HOT RODS - 8148 - Connecting Rod Kit - Kawasaki KX500
Serious engine builds require serious components, and the HOT RODS 8148 brings the precision, material quality, and performance that top builders trust. Heavy-duty OE replacement connecting rods. Certified 8620 AISI steel provides superior strength. Crankpins are manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 and case hardened to level of 58-62Rc. Features the latest in caged needle roller bearing designs for high rpm longevity. Note: Connecting Rod Big End I.D. 33.000 mm Made in the U.S.A. Designed for Off-Road applications. Sold as a kit.
Features
- Heavy-duty OE replacement connecting rods
- Certified 8620 AISI steel provides superior strength
- Crankpins are manufactured from hot-rolled ASTM 4115 and case hardened to level of 58-62Rc
- Features the latest in caged needle roller bearing designs for high rpm longevity
- Uniquely designed big end uses strategically located side scalloping and vent slots to minimize bearing race distortion at high rpm
- Small ends are double drilled to supply extra lubrication and cooling to the wrist pin bearing, which is especially important when the piston crown is close to the wrist pin bearing
- Shot-peened to eliminate surface stress risers and to smoothly blend together the rod forging's radiuses
- Double honing produces an ultra-round bearing surface for reliability at high rpm
- Most rod assemblies are sold complete with rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, top-end bearing and silver-coated bronze phosphor thrust washers
- Made in the USA
- Compatible with Hot Rods and OE crankshafts.
OEM Part Numbers: 13032-1184, 13044-4077, 13044-5048, 13044-5072, 13044-5076, 13044-5077
Specs
- Engine Type: 2-Cycle
- Material: 8620 Steel
- Riding Style: Off-Road
- Product Name: Connecting Rod Kit
- Displacement: 500 cc
- Units: Kit
OEM Part Numbers
- 13032-1184, 13044-4077, 13044-5048, 13044-5072, 13044-5076, 13044-5077
Frequently Asked Questions - HOT RODS - 8148 - Connecting Rod Kit - Kawasaki KX500
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