For high rmp power levels, Shelby FE competition Connecting Rods are available in H or I-beam cross sections, for engine builders expressing a preference. These rods provide ultimate durability, rather than depending on decades old, remanufactured OE rod forgings. Rods are offered in standard 6.489-inch FE center-to-center length or custom lengths to fit stroker applications. Every Shelby rod under goes Magnaflux inspection, X-ray and sonic tests. Rods are available in matched sets and they are suitable for use in Shelby 427 Alloy FE and factory cast iron FE engines.

Additional rod design features include:
  • 7/16-inch diameter, APR 2000 rod bolts with 12-point heads.
  • Rod small ends are bushed for full-floating piston pins.
  • Shelby also offers custom length rods for stroker applications.

Shelby FE™ Competition
Connecting Rods
 
Shelby FE™
Competition Connecting Rods Technical Features:
Rod material SAE 4340 steel
Center-to-center length 6.489-inch
Piston pin diameter 0.975-inch
Rod bolt diameter 7/16-inch; 12-point ARP 2000 bolts
H-beam rod weight 840 grams
 

 


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Gardena, CA 90248-4510
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