A failed connecting rod can result in a lost race and the potential destruction of a very expensive piece of machinery. Since the conception of the connecting rod business, Fred and Carrillo Industries have been dedicated to precision and quality construction. Our design goal for every rod we make is to maximize strength and durability while minimizing weight. Fred Carrillo's experience with engines is based on several decades of active participation in competition with motorcycles, dragsters, straightaways and predominantly championship cars. Fred combined his aerospace background with his years of experience in competitive racing, to design and manufacture the most durable and long-lasting connecting rod that would endure even the most severe conditions produced during high performance competition.
Fatigue is the major cause of connecting rod failure.
At Carrillo Industries, we use proprietary steel, manufactured and forged to our own custom specifications. Our connecting rods are fully machined to guarantee the removal of all surface imperfections in the forging. Each set of rods is balanced and then shot peened to achieve the ultimate in strength and fatigue properties. One of the most susceptible points of failure in conventionally designed connecting rods is the fastener system. At Carrillo, we have exerted a great deal of effort into developing rod bolts for specific applications.