About Hot Rods
Hot Rods has been making the best aftermarket crankshafts and connecting rods since 1993. Customers have come to recognize that there is no substitute for the quality of Hot Rods products.
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Connecting Rod
- Forged and machined from 8620 case hardened Nickel Chromoly steel in the USA
- Bearing bores are hardened and finish honed for ultimate precision down to the micron
- Includes the most advanced and durable bearings, crank pins, and thrust washers
- Compatible with rebuilding Hot Rods and OEM crankshafts
Crankshaft
- Premier alternative to costly OEM crankshafts
- Sold complete and ready for installation with the original proven Hot Rods connecting rods, top end bearings, and crankshaft webs
- Factory assembled and trued to OEM specifications, Hot Rods cranks will meet or surpass the OEM in performance and durability
- Crankshafts are fully rebuildable with genuine Hot Rods connecting rods and bearings
- Multi-cylinder applications are sold complete with main bearings (unless otherwise noted)
- Gears are made at a quality level of DIN Class 9 or higher
Stroker Crankshaft
- Premier performance and displacement increasing crankshafts
- Sold complete and ready for installation with the original proven Hot Rods connecting rods, top end bearings, and crankshafts webs
- Factory assembled, trued, and balanced to OEM specifications
- Increases displacement, torque, and horsepower
- Most applications do not require modifications and can be used with the stock piston (unless otherwise noted)
- Gears are made at a quality level of DIN Class 9 or higher
Bottom End Kit
- Everything to rebuild the bottom end in one convenient box
- Includes crankshaft, main bearing and seal kit, and a complete top and bottom end gasket and seal kit
- Also available with a stroker crankshaft option on some models
- Save time and money over OEM
Main Bearing & Seal Kits
- For use when installing Hot Rods or OEM crankshafts
- Applications that require main seals, include seals.
- Applications where one bearing is included on the crankshaft, kits only include one bearing
Water Pump Kit
- Includes everything to repair a leaky water pump seal
- Includes cover gasket, o-rings, precision bearings, high temp. pressure seals, and mechanical seal where applicable
- Does not include inner clutch cover gasket on applicable models
Water Pump Shaft Kit
- Eliminates potential leaks from grooved water pump shafts
- Precision machined, ground and hardened to match OEM specifications
Transmission Bearing Kit
- Includes bearings for the primary shaft, secondary shaft, and shift drum shafts
- Replace the often-overlooked transmission bearings
- Perfect addition to a complete rebuild
Plain Bearing - Connecting Rods
- SAE49 bearing material backed with SAE1010 steel
- All OEM color offerings to match OEM specifications
- Bi metallic alloy plated bearings
Plain Bearing - Crankshafts
- SAE49 bearing material backed with SAE1010 steel
- All OEM color offerings to match OEM specifications
- Bi metallic alloy plated bearings
Output Shaft Kit
- Replaces leaky seals and bushings behind countershaft sprocket
- Competitively priced against OEM parts
Counter Balancer Kit
- Includes all necessary bearings for the counter balancer shaft in 4-stroke engines
Oil Pump Roller Chain Kit
- OEM replacement oil pump drive chain
- Exclusive heat-treatment of links creates excellent friction and impact resistance
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications and tolerances