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Scat Connecting Rods

Scat Steel Connecting Rods

SCAT has used its 45 years of innovation and creativity to develop a broad line of connecting rods that are superior in strength, quality and reliability. All of our connecting rods are made from our famous 2-piece forging for increased strength and are finished and balanced into complete sets at our state-of-the-art facility in Redondo Beach, California.


All of our connecting rods are:

  • Made from 4340 aircraft quality material.

  • Fully profiled for stroker engines.

  • Shipped with ARP bolts (SCAT bolts on some models).

  • Precision sized to tightest specifications.

  • Balanced to ±1 gram at SCAT.

Scat 4340 FORGED STANDARD I-BEAM ROD

with ARP 3/8" Thru-Bolts
This rod is perfect for the street/strip racer that wants a little extra insurance

  • Sized and balanced to ±1 gram
  • ARP WaveLoc rod bolts
  • Press pin or bushed
  • Lightweight I-Beam design for increased horsepower and quick RPMs

Scat PREMIUM 4340 FORGED I-BEAM RODS

with ARP 3/8" Cap Screws
Lightweight I-Beam design with even more strength to step up to more horsepower.

All of the great features above and more...

  • 12-point ARP 8740 cap screw bolts
  • Special doweled cap for perfect cap-to-rod alignment resulting in increased strength and longer life
  • Press pin or bushed
  • Lightweight I-Beam design for increased power and quick RPM
  • Extra clearance for stroker applications

Scat PREMIUM 4340 FORGED I-BEAM RODS

with 7/16" Cap Screws
The ultimate I-Beam rod that incorporates the strength and technology of the H-Beam rod.

Incorporates all of the best features possible for an I-Beam rod including some strength adders found in H-Beam designs

  • One rib cap design for added strength and bearing support
  • Polished beams to eliminate stress risers
  • Special hollow dowels and huge 7/16" cap screw bolts greatly increase strength and horsepower capabilities
  • Profiled clearance for stroker applications

Scat 4340 FORGED H-BEAM RODS

with ARP 7/16" Cap Screws
The "Bad Boy" of all SCAT Rods available for serious horsepower engines.

  • H-Beam design is the strongest SCAT rod available
  • Perfect for supercharged and nitrous applications
  • Special doweled cap for specific cap-to-rod alignment
  • Profiled clearance for stroker applications
  • We have used these Scat rods in applications exceeding 1200 horsepower with option rod bolt upgrade