Connecting rods are one of the most important components in an engine. They help transfer energy from one gear to another and they also ensure that the engine will run smoothly
The main purpose of connecting rods is to transfer high-pressure combustion gases into and out of the cylinder during combustion. The process is called cross-firing and it requires a particular type of connecting rod with a large surface area for intake, where the piston moves down in relation to its bore diameter, and a small surface area for exhaust, where it moves up in relation to its bore diameter
Fracture-split forged powder metal connecting rods, also known as forging splitter rods, were initially designed for high strength and simplicity. As the popularity of Diesel engines started to rise, there was a need for additional weight reduction in order to cope with increasing size and power output.
fracture-split forged powder metal connecting rods