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Aluminum Rods are CNC machined out of their proprietary aluminum alloys developed exclusively for R&R. The Pro-series alloy has up to 24% increased tensile and yield strength over competitors rod alloys. All alloys are cold extruded under 2,000+ tons of pressure to ensure consistent grain flow and density. This yields the strongest and lightest rod possible with an exceptional fatigue life and reduced elongation. As with all our connecting rods, material has been ultrasonically tested, bores are precision honed to standards, mating surfaces are standard or circle-loc™ serrated for super-strength and perfect cap to rod alignment, and all corners are blended to eliminate stress risers. All connecting rods come standard with ARP rod bolts.
R&R Aluminum rods are available for most any import or domestic applications by providing a fully custom rod at little or no cost above that of an "off-the-shelf
Unlike a forging in which the aluminum is literally pounded into the shape of a rod, our material is is cold worked, forced through a die at extreme pressures, to form the billets from which the aluminum rods are CNC'ed from. This work hardening builds the strength, grain structure, elasticity, and general characteristics that makes our aluminum rods superior to common forgings. Our alloy is then further artificially aged and heat treated, then stress relieved though additional manufacturing processes.
R&R Aluminum rods are available for most any import or domestic applications by providing a fully custom rod at little or no cost above that of an "off-the-shelf" product. Customs are our specialty! Where our competition's rods can't stay in your block, our connecting rods are built to stand up and survive whatever punishment your can dish out. We have thousands of customers who count on our aluminum rods and so can you! Our in-house team is capable of designing and manufacturing a single set of rods or a few hundred sets, reasonable priced, with the shortest turn around time possible, ensuring quick delivery so you spend more time running your R&R rods than you spend waiting for them.
Do I want to use the torque or stretch method for tightening my rod bolts?
The stretch method is always better, but sometimes you are unable to do it or don't have the time to do it between races. If your stretch method specification is not shown above, please call, as this information is available. Additionally, when using the stretch method, it is possible to check for a rod bolt that has gone bad, as it will not come back to its original length measurement, as it remains permanently stretched beyond its elastic limit.