Skunk2's engineers spent nearly three years developing and testing its straight H-beam rod design. Engineers made use of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to determine high-stress points and implemented features to reduce wear and increase strength. Skunk2's straight design distributes stress across a larger area when compared to tapered rods, providing additional support where necessary.
Alpha Series Rods are manufactured from two-piece forgings, resulting in optimal grain orientation along the rod cap for increased strength. By orienting the metal's grain in the direction of stress along the rod cap, perpendicular to the stress exerted along the beam, strength is significantly increased. Skunk2's two-piece forgings provide a precision-tight fit between the rod's cap and its beam without resorting to the brittle materials required by other processes. Alpha Series Rods also feature dual oil passages at their pin ends, providing additional lubrication and cooling, which leads to an even stronger, more durable rod.
Unlike other designs, Skunk2's carefully positioned, offset oil passages help deliver lubrication around the entire wrist pin, during each phase of the engine cycle. Connecting rod bolts endure more stress than any other engine fastener. Each Alpha Series Rod features high-quality, Skunk2-branded, 3/8-inch ARP2000 bolts.
ARP2000 rod bolts are forged, heat-treated, precision-machined, and capable of clamping loads as high as 220,000 psi. Precision-machined, bronze wrist pin bushings are also fitted to each Alpha Series Rod for increased wear resistance, and are compatible with most aftermarket pistons without additional machining. Not all forged H-beam rods are the same. Precision Machined Length: 138.00mm Weight: 510 grams 3/8-Inch ARP2000/Skunk2 bolts Shot-peened for reduced fatigue Bronze wrist pin bushings Laser-etched Skunk2 logo for authenticity Fatter, H-beam design without drastic weight increase Pin end compatible with most pistons without machining Dual-pin oil passages for increased lubrication and strength 900+ hp capable Balanced +/- 1 gram Magna-flux inspected Heat-treated FEA analyzed.Please message us for a Return Authorization Number before sending anything back to avoid processing delays. Real Street Performance is unlike most "Race Shops". We are a fully functioning wholesale and retail distribution warehouse in addition to a dyno-equipped tuning and engine building facility.
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