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• Are your pistons all the same (symmetrical), right-handed, left-handed or a combination of both? Are your pistons all the same (symmetrical), right-handed, left-handed or a combination of both? On some cylinder head designs, the spark plug is not always opposite the intake manifold like a... »»
• New Bolt / Fastener Installation Instructions While our recommended bolt stretch and clamp loads have been working well for many years, we can’t ignore the fact that rods continue to be subjected to more demanding tensile loads as... »»
• PRODUCT UPDATE – Pro Series 3/8 CARR FASTENERS (PN# BLT-CARR6-PS) As load requirements have increased over the years, CP-Carrillo developed an improved 3/8 CARR fastener to meet the rigorous performance standards one expects from Carrillo connecting rods. This... »»
• Inertia Loading on a connecting rod Inertia Loading on the connecting rod: a calculation of Stroke, Rod length, Rod and Piston assembly weights and RPM. Inertia is the force that will try to separate the split line, if the... »»