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Connecting rods – the types you can choose from

What material are connecting rods manufactured out of?
Connecting rods are produced from different materials. Because they have to be very lightweight and very strong on the one hand, sintered metals and high-quality aluminium are particularly well-suited. Although aluminium connecting rods are very lightweight and stable, they have a shorter service life than steel connecting rods. In rare cases, connecting rods are also made of titanium. Depending on the material, connecting rods are either forged, cast, or milled out of solid metal.

The connecting rods are some of the most important components in your engine and the most crucial elements in engine tuning. Since they are exposed to extreme forces, they have to be able to sustain a lot when you boost your car’s performance. In order for them to withstand the respective load, manufacturers vying against each other to attain better design and select better materials. That’s why there are very different types of connecting rods on the market. Each design has its advantages and disadvantages and is designed for a different application. There are also a few myths surrounding connecting rods. You will find out what types of connecting rods there are and what they are good for here.

What are connecting rods and what are they there for?
Connecting rods are important and highly stressed components in your engine. They are located between the pistons and the crankshaft and convert the linear movement (up and down) of the pistons into the rotating motion of the crankshaft. In this process, high forces act on the connecting rods: from extreme heat to pressure and tensile and lateral forces. They are also exposed to bending and buckling. Standard connecting rods are not suitable for use in tuned cars and can quickly tear off under the strain. To ensure that this does not happen, high-performance connecting rods made of stronger materials and with a different cross section than series models have been designed. This means you are on the safe side with your power-boosted engine and don’t have to worry about major engine damage.