Honda K20 H-Beam De-Stroke Connecting Rods

Manufactured from 4340 high tensile steel, these connecting rods are designed for high performance and extreme durability. The "Ultra-Lightweight" design combines lightweight performance with proven reliability at extended RPMs. The bushings are made from aluminum-silicon/bronze material with a radial groove acting as an oil reservoir. The rods feature a "Ribbed pin end" to minimize pin end distortion under heavy inertial loads while saving excess weight. They are shot peened to relieve stress and multi-stage heat treated to increase rigidity. Tight tolerances in the production process ensure perfect fitment while optimizing oil clearances. Bend and twist are tightly controlled. Each rod includes ARP 2000 cap fasteners rated at 220,000 psi, with optional ARP L19 material at 260,000 psi available as an upgrade. The kit is supplied with ARP moly and full fitting instructions.

Additional Machining Processes

• Dowel sleeves for perfect fit and accurate re-assembling
• Lipped Cap Relief for improved big-end integrity at extreme applications
• Grooves in Thrust Face for weight reduction

Technical Features of ZRP Connecting Rods

• Aluminum-silicon/bronze bushing with radial groove
• Two-piece forging for great strength
• Shot peening for improved fatigue life
• Magnaflux inspection guarantees consistency of the forged material
• Double ribbed caps for added support
• Multi-stage heat treatment for maximum strength, dimensional stability, and fatigue life
• CNC machining for superior tolerances, precise to 0.0002"
• Center to center is maintained under 0.001" tolerance
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for computer-generated stress analysis of con rods
• Optimal balancing for weight-matched sets of ± 1 gram