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Honda BME Forged Aluminum Connecting Rods

Unrivaled Drag-Racing Pedigree
For over 50 years, Bill Miller Engineering's forged aluminum connecting rods have set the benchmark in drag racing. With more than 60 nitro‑class championships and record-setting speed runs—including the 2024 NHRA Funny Car top speed of 341.68 MPH—these rods are proven winners. Whether powering Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Mod, or even Honda import engines, BME rods deliver championship‑class durability and performance.

Advanced Aerospace-Derived Alloy
Originally crafted from 7075‑T6 aluminum, BME upgraded to a cutting-edge “Modified 7075‑T6” alloy in 1996—offering a ~15% boost in tensile and yield strength with equal or improved ductility, all without added weight. In 2010, they introduced Modified 7075‑T6 2.0, delivering the same strength and endurance at even better value.

Die-Forged, Not Machined from Billets
Unlike competitors who machine rods from rectangular extrusions, BME forges their rods from aerospace‑grade bar stock with a 6:1 extrusion ratio to preserve grain integrity. This forging process enhances fatigue strength and ensures unparalleled reliability under extreme loads.

Industry-Leading Cap Screws
BME pairs each rod with premium ARP cap screws, specially heat‑treated in vertical racks to ensure even strength. Options include:

• 8740 steel fasteners – Yield strength 180 ksi (200 ksi tensile), torqued to 75 ft‑lb.

Proper care is essential: keep fasteners clean, oiled, and never store rods torqued—always finger‑tight to prevent stress corrosion.

Reliability
Although built for the racetrack, BME rods shine in high‑performance street applications too. Their superior strength and lighter reciprocating mass improve throttle response and enable higher RPMs. A standard rod for Gen 1/Gen 2 small‑block Chevy is rated for 1,000 hp and 10,000 RPM—overkill for the street but a testament to their durability. With correct bearing and clearance setup, these rods can endure over 100,000 miles on the road.

Made in the USA with Hands-On Craftsmanship
Proudly designed, developed, and manufactured in the USA using 100% American‑sourced materials, BME rods combine automated precision with skilled, hands‑on finishing—including manual rod honing—for exceptional quality control. Every rod reflects Bill Miller’s personal commitment and decades of R&D.

Four Compelling Reasons to Choose BME Rods

1. Unmatched performance and longevity.

2. Rigorous manufacturing and material standards.

3. Half a century of technological innovation.

4. Crafted in America with premium materials and care.

*Please email or call if you want to make sure we have your selection in stock. Usual build time is 3 weeks if we do not have them on the shelf. Other applications are also available, please email or call for more info.