LowBugget
"H" Beam Race Rods
Forged Chromoly "H" Beam rods
VW or Chevy journals
from stock 5.394 to 5.6" lengths.
With "REAL" USA MADE ARP bolts!
LowBugget "H" Beam Race Rods.
A "H" Beam rod is good for high RPM combos.
They can hold that piston from trying to pull off the crank!
Built and tested at over 9,000 rpms.
We use "H" Beam rods when your going for a high rpm combo or over 180hp use.
Made from forged E4340 chromoly steel.
Parallel beam design. "H"
Stock size pin bushing (22.mm)
Stock rod width (.895")
Stock size VW rod journals (55mm) or Chevy 2" your choice.
3/8" bolts, not small 5/16" like the others!
Real "ARP" USA made 8740 3/8" rod bolts are standard!
Offered in different length's 5.4", 5.5", 5.6"
This will help you in getting the correct rod ratio. It's important!
A long rod can help lessen the loads on piston but might be difficult to fit in a stock engine compartment. A short rod can help with a large intake port on NA combos.
`5.394" with 3/8" ARP 8740 bolts
(aka 5.400") Stock VW. Good for 69mm up to 82mm combos
5.500" with 3/8" ARP 8740 bolts Good for 84mm combos
5.600" with 3/8" ARP 8740 bolts Good for 84 and 86mm.