Product Details
Alpha Series™ Connecting Rods by Skunk2®. Forged from 4340 chromoly steel and constructed with a straight H-beam design, these Alpha Series rods ensure ultimate strength-to-weight ratio. Thanks to comprehensive heat-treating, tempering, and shot-peening processes, each Alpha Series rod is extremely durable for reliable performance. Plus, these rods are magna-fluxed for superior integrity. Thanks to a unique design and precision machining they are able to handle more than 900HP.
Features
- Designed for maximum performance
- Ensure a perfect fitment with all aftermarket pistons
- Magna-fluxed for maximized integrity
- Shot-peened for reduced fatigue
- Balanced +/- 1 gram
- Forged from 4340 chromoly steel
- Bronze wrist pin bushings for increased wear resistance
- Dual oil passages for additional lubrication and cooling
- Designed using comprehensive heat-treating, tempering, and shot-peening processes for exceptional durability
- Manufactured from two-piece forgings for optimal grain orientation
- H-beam design for ultimate strength-to-weight ratio
- Precision-machined, heat-treated, forged 3/8-Inch ARP2000/Skunk2 bolts that withstand clamping loads up to 220,000 psi
- FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for high-stress points determination
- Backed by a one-year warranty
Skunk2 relies on extensive material testing and works closely with its foundry to produce high-quality rods at an affordable price. Comprehensive heat-treating, tempering, and shot-peening processes together ensure that each Alpha Series Rod remains consistent and strong. Finally, each rod is magna-fluxed to ensure integrity and that each process has been completed thoroughly and according to Skunk2’s rigid specifications. 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. 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, therefor 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.
Created in 1994, Skunk2® entered the performance car industry with a variety of premier components like cast aluminum, intake manifolds, premium quality engine valves, innovative fuel rails, etc. Skunk2 products are designed by experienced industry professionals, people who are passionate about what they do. The company takes part in a great number of racing events and uses its experience in manufacturing high-tech products. Now, the company is involved in developing new engine components and camshafts based on Fast Ramp and Amax technologies.