Rods are among an engine's most highly stressed partsࢤhere's why By Jim McFarland (Photography: Jim McFarland) A connecting rod is the mechanical link between t ...

The ZZ4 pistons are hypereutectic cast-aluminum flattops with a short skirt, nearly identical to mid-'90s LT1 production slugs, as are the powdered metal connecting rods.

Research connecting rods and you will find that there are two basic ways pistons are mounted to them. A bushed rod features a bronze bushing in the small end that the wristpin slides through, and ...

In addition to the heavily modified engine, there's an overhauled interior with black leather and a touchscreen.

Connecting rod bearings in a car’s engine help the rods better connect the pistons to the crankshaft, so it’s important that the bearings aren’t worn or there’ll be bigger, costlier ...

In my job as wise and fair Chief Justice of the 24 Hours of Lemons Supreme Court, I see engine blocks with nasty, ugly holes punched by errant connecting rods. Many thrown rods, sometimes dangling ...

The complex automotive engine lubrication system, showing how oil circulates throughout the engine to ensure smooth operation and prevent damage to crucial parts.Starting from the oil filler neck ...

A car engine is a piece of heavy machinery, and it isn’t surprising for it to make all kinds of sounds. The rotating shafts, the moving pistons and valves, the combustion process, and other engine ...

In that scenario, Honda says “the connecting rod bearing can prematurely wear and seize.” This is known as a spun bearing, which can cause terminal engine damage.