Manley 14554-8 Pro Series I-Beam Connecting Rod Set SBC 6.000 Large Journal

The Manley 14554-8 is a Pro Series I-Beam connecting rod set engineered for Small Block Chevy applications requiring a 6.000-inch rod length with a large 2.100-inch rod journal.

Key Specifications:

• Beam Style: I-Beam construction
• Rod Length: 6.000 inches center-to-center
• Rod Journal Diameter: 2.100 inches (Large Journal)
• Wrist Pin Bore: .927 inch, bushed for full-floating wrist pin fitment
• Cap Fasteners: ARP 2000 7/16-inch rod bolts
• Advertised Weight: 700 grams per rod

Construction & Quality:

• Forged from 4340 aircraft-quality vacuum degassed steel alloy
• Fully machined to achieve the optimal balance of strength and weight
• Shot peened after machining to military specifications for fatigue resistance
• 100% individually magnafluxed for quality assurance
• Weight matched to +/- 1.5 grams per set for precision balance

Performance Capability:

• 850+ HP flywheel — Oval Track
• 1,000+ HP flywheel — Drag Race

Manley's Pro Series I-Beam connecting rods deliver the precision and durability demanded by serious engine builders. The standard-weight I-beam design provides a heavier beam cross-section suited for forced induction and high-boost applications where beam rigidity is critical.