Product Description
EMPI 4340 CHROMOLY H-BEAM RODSEMPI 00-8310-0 is a set of H-Beam connecting rods designed replacement for Volkswagen Type 1, 2, and 3 models. These rods are made from forged 4340 chromoly and are designed to provide high strength and weight savings.
Key Features:
- Length: 5.400 inches
- Journal Size: 2.165 inches (55mm)
- Material: Forged 4340 chromoly for durability and performance
- Design: Race-proven H-Beam design with radiused rod caps to reduce clearancing requirements
- Bolts: Comes with forged ARP 5/16" bolts capable of withstanding 220,000 psi tensile load
- Torque: Torque the ARP bolts to 26 ft. lbs
- Compatibility: Compatible with VW Bug, EMPI stroker cranks, and other compatible applications
These rods are precision machined, magna fluxed, and sold in sets of four. They are a great upgrade for building a high-performance engine in your classic air-cooled vehicle.
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The EMPI 8310 H-Beam rods are a set of high-performance connecting rods compatible with Volkswagen classic air-cooled engines. They are forged from 4340 chromoly steel, which is known for its strength and durability. The rods feature a race-proven H-Beam design that combines weight savings and high strength, making them ideal for high-revving and high-torque applications.
The rods have radiused caps that reduce the need for clearancing on stroker cranks, and they are sleeved to the rod to prevent cap shifting. The rods are precision machined and magna fluxed to ensure quality and consistency. They come with forged ARP 5/16" bolts that can withstand 220,000 psi of tensile load.
The rods are 5.400" long and have a VW journal size of 2.165"/55mm. They are sold in matched weight sets of 4. EMPI 8310 H-Beam rods are compatible with Volkswagen classic air-cooled models, such as Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3.
- Forged from 4340 chromoly steel for strength and durability
- Race-proven H-Beam design for weight savings and high strength
- Radiused caps for stroker crank clearance and sleeved to the rod to prevent cap shifting
- Precision machined and magna fluxed for quality and consistency
- Includes forged ARP 5/16" bolts with 220,000 psi tensile load
- 5.400" long with VW journal size of 2.165"/55mm
- Compatible with most classic air-cooled Volkswagen models
- Ideal for street, drag, or off-road performance engines
Whether you are building a street, drag, or off-road engine, you can trust the EMPI 8310 H-Beam rods to deliver the power and reliability you need. Order yours today and enjoy the benefits of EMPI's quality and innovation.
8310 - H-Beam Rods, 5.400" Length, VW Journal 2.165"/55mm (ARP Bolts)
