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Speedmaster Ford 302 Windsor 4340 Connecting Rods with ARP 8740 Bolts; 5.090-Inch Rod Length; H-Beam (79-95 5.0L Mustang)Find parts that fit my vehicle

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      Product Information

      Features, Description, Q&A, Specs & Installation

      Features

      • Speedmaster H-Beam Connecting Rods Are One Of The Strongest Connecting Rods Available
      • Perfect For Supercharged And Nitrous Applications
      • Features A Special Doweled Cap For Precise Cap-To-Rod Alignment
      • Profiled With Extra Clearance For Stroker Applications
      • Manufactured From Aircraft Quality 4340 Chromoly Steel
      • X-Rayed And Ultrasonically Tested For Flaw Detection
      • All Surfaces Shot Peened And Stress Relieved
      • Equipped With ARP 8740 Chromoly Steel Connecting Rod Bolts, Heat-Treated With Thread Rolling For Enhanced Fatigue Strength
      • Cap Retention Uses Cap Screw Style With 7/16 Inch Bolts Featuring 12-Point Heads
      • Connecting Rod Length Center To Center 5.090 Inches
      • Rod Journal Diameter 2.123 Inches, Pin End Bore Diameter 0.912 Inches
      • Big End Width Is 0.830 Inches
      • Advertised To Handle Up To 750 Horsepower And 8,500 RPM
      • Shot Peened Finish
      • Weight Matched Set Sold As Eight Pieces
      • Magnafluxed For Crack Detection
      • Wrist Pin Style Is Floating
      • Fits 79-95 5.0L Mustang

      Description

      High Performance Connecting Rods. The Ford 302 Windsor 4340 Connecting Rods with ARP 8740 Bolts and a 5.090-inch rod length feature a robust H-Beam design engineered to provide exceptional strength and durability in high-performance engine builds. Built to withstand demanding conditions, these rods efficiently transfer power from the pistons to the crankshaft, maintaining engine integrity at elevated horsepower and RPM levels.

      Construction and Appearance. Forged from aircraft-grade 4340 chromoly steel, these rods undergo rigorous X-ray and ultrasonic testing for flaw detection. They feature a shot-peened finish for enhanced surface strength and stress relief. Precision CNC-machined ARP 8740 chromoly steel bolts are heat-treated with rolled threads to improve fatigue resistance. The rods present a clean, matte metallic texture combined with a durable H-beam design.

      Installation. Installation is straightforward for experienced engine builders and requires no modification or drilling. The specially doweled caps ensure precise cap-to-rod alignment, simplifying assembly and enhancing reliability.

      Warranty. These connecting rods include a 12-month limited worldwide warranty.

      Application. Designed specifically to fit the 1979 to 1995 5.0L Mustang, these rods are compatible with the vehicle’s stock dimensions and performance requirements, requiring no modifications for proper fitment.

      Speedmaster 1-274-013

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      Will It Fit My Mustang

      • Cobra - 93, 94, 95
      • Cobra R - 93
      • GT - 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95
      • LX - 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93
      • Other - 79, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86