Product Description

These 4340 forged steel connecting rods are designed for racing engines, offering high strength and durability.

Suitable for (B6 1.6 engine):

• Mazda 323 BG / 323F BG (B6F), 1989-1994
• Mazda Miata / MX-5 (B6, 1.6 16-valve DOHC), 1989-1993
• Mazda Xedos 6 / Eunos 500 1.6L (B6-9/B6-E I4), 1992-1999
• Kia Mentor / Shuma / Spectra 1.6L (B6 I4), 1997-2003
• Kia Rio (1st generation) 1.6L (B6 I4, petrol), 1999-2005
• Mazda Familia / 323 1.6L (B6 I4), 1985-1989 and 1989-1994 (sixth generation)
• Ford Tonic GT-X (fifth generation), 1985-1989

Suitable for (BP 1.8 engine):

• Mazda Familia GT (European / Australian market), 1989-1994
• Ford Laser TX3 (Australian market), 1989-1994
• Ford Laser KJ GLXi (Australian market), 1994-1998
• Mazda Artis "LX" VICS (jm1, North American market), 1994-1998
• Mazda Protege LX (with VICS), 1990-1994
• Mazda Protege ES (Australian market), 1995-1998
• Mazda Infini, 1990
• Mazda Protege GT (Canadian market), 1990-1991 and 1993
• Mazda 323 (European market), 1990-1993
• Ford Escort GT and LX-E, 1991-1996
• Mercury Tracer LTS, 1991-1996
• Kia Sephia RS, LS, GS, 1995-1997
• Mazda Familia (Japanese market), 1994-1998
• Mazda Lantis, 1994-1998
• Mazda MX-5 / Miata (without VICS until 1999), 1994-1997
• Suzuki Cultus Crescent / Baleno / Esteem, 1996-1998

Specifications

• Center-to-center length: 133 mm (5.2362 in.)
• Big end bore diameter: 48 mm (1.8898 in.)
• Small end bore diameter: 20 mm (0.7874 in.)
• Big end width: 21.84 mm (0.8598 in.)
• Small end width: 21.84 mm (0.8598 in.)
• Quantity: 4 pieces per set
• Bolts: genuine 5/16 inch ARP 2000 bolts (upgrade to ARP L19 bolts possible at extra cost)

Features

• Material: forged 4340 EN24 steel
• Multi-stage heat treatment for maximum strength, dimensional stability, and fatigue life
• Shot peening for improved fatigue life
• CNC machined with precision to +/- 0.0004 inches
• Magnaflux inspection ensures consistent material quality
• Bronze piston pin bushings for increased wear resistance
• Straight H-beam design, suitable for the heaviest forces of a racing engine
• Weight tolerance of the set: +/- 1 g
• Laser-engraved maXpeedingrods logo
• Drilled oil passages for long piston pin life
• 100% X-rayed and sonically tested
• ARP 2000 bolts with a nominal strength of 220,000 psi; optional ARP L19 material with 260,000 psi available as an upgrade

Please note

Professional installation is highly recommended; no installation manual is included.

Check fitment

Before ordering, always check the original OEM part number, year of manufacture, engine code, and the version of your vehicle, as there may be differences per version. If you are unsure whether this part fits your vehicle, please feel free to contact us before purchasing.