Eagle Forged 4340 Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods

Fits Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Ram 5.7L Hemi, 6.1L SRT8, 6.4L 392, 6.2L Hellcat & Trackhawk

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Overview:

The Eagle Forged 4340 Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods are precision-engineered components designed to upgrade and reinforce the bottom end of your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram Hemi engine. Built to handle the rigors of high-performance and forced induction applications, these rods provide exceptional strength and durability for 5.7L to 6.4L Hemi engines, including the 6.1L SRT8, 6.2L Hellcat, and 6.4L 392 variants.

Ideal for enthusiasts and professional builders seeking reliable, high-quality connecting rods, these rods ensure improved engine longevity and performance under demanding conditions. Whether you’re building a street machine, race car, or off-road beast, Eagle’s forged rods deliver the strength and precision needed for serious power upgrades.

Key Features:

Engineered for strength, durability, and precision fitment, these connecting rods offer the following key features:

• Constructed from forged 4340 steel for superior tensile strength and fatigue resistance
• H-beam design optimizes strength-to-weight ratio for enhanced durability without excessive weight
• Floating wrist pin style with a 0.984-inch end bore diameter for smooth articulation
• Cap screw retention using high-strength ARP bolts made from 8740 chromoly steel with 190,000 psi tensile strength
• Shot-peened and magnafluxed for improved fatigue life and crack detection
• Weight-matched sets with an approximate weight of 640 grams per rod for balanced engine operation
• Compatible with stock and performance crankshaft journals with a 2.126-inch rod journal diameter
• Big end bore diameter of 2.2520 inches and big end width of 0.932 inches for precise fitment
• Pin end width of 0.932 inches ensuring proper clearance and alignment
• Sold individually to allow custom engine builds and replacements

Construction & Design:

These connecting rods are crafted from premium forged 4340 steel, a material known for its exceptional strength, toughness, and resistance to wear and fatigue. The H-beam design provides an optimal balance between rigidity and weight, reducing the risk of rod flex or failure under high-stress conditions. Each rod undergoes shot-peening to enhance surface durability and magnaflux inspection to ensure structural integrity free from cracks or defects.

The rods feature precision-machined big and small ends to exacting tolerances, ensuring a perfect fit on the crankshaft and piston pins. The use of ARP 8740 chromoly steel bolts with a 12-point head design guarantees secure cap retention and reliable performance even at elevated RPMs and power levels.

Installation & Fitment:

Designed as direct replacements for most Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Hemi engines ranging from 5.7L to 6.4L, these rods fit models including the 6.1L SRT8, 6.2L Hellcat, 6.4L 392, and Trackhawk variants. Installation requires standard engine assembly procedures and proper torque specifications for the ARP bolts. No modifications or clearancing for stroker kits are necessary, making them a straightforward upgrade for stock or mildly modified engines.

Always verify fitment with your specific engine model and year before installation to ensure compatibility.

What's Included:

• One forged 4340 steel H-beam connecting rod
• One set of ARP 8740 chromoly steel cap screws
• Shot-peened and magnafluxed rod ready for assembly

Ideal For:

These Eagle connecting rods are ideal for performance enthusiasts, engine builders, and racers who demand reliable, high-strength components for their Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram Hemi-powered vehicles. They are perfectly suited for naturally aspirated builds, forced induction setups, and moderate to high horsepower applications where durability and precision are critical.

Eagle Specialty Products manufactures high-strength engine components—most notably connecting rods and crankshafts—intended for performance and racing engines. These rotating-assembly upgrades are commonly used in builds that demand higher strength margins for boost, nitrous, sustained RPM, or competition use.