4340 Connecting Rods for Porsche 993 996 & 997.1tt

4340 Connecting Rods for Porsche 993 996 & 997.1tt

Why are they better?

• Protomotive’s 4340 Connecting Rods for Porsche 993 996 & 997.1tt are Forged and shot-peened for ultimate strength and reliability.
• Whether you’re building a monster 1000+whp build or looking for confidence in your stock rebuild, these rods are a perfect choice.
• With OEM spec big end width, you get amazing oil pressure ultimately designed to provide the best cushion of oil between your rods and crankshaft.
  • This gives you very long life and extremely low wear.
  • The film is also for high boost applications to keep the bearing material from coming into contact with your crank.
  • You can only imagine what happens with racing rods and low oil pressure when you crank up the boost and squish the oil out the sides!.
• Lighter weight!
  • At 558g with bolts vs. 572g for the OEM rod you’re saving on reciprocating mass.
  • We’ve increased the strength while reducing mass using FEA analysis putting the mass where it counts!
• Vastly improved material strength for a factor of safety you can feel comfortable with for anything from a stock rebuild to a 1000whp+ build!

What do they fit?

• Applicable to 993 Carrera, 993 Turbo, 996 Turbo, 997.1 Turbo, GT2 and GT2RS!

Technical aspects:

• Available in oem 127mm length, see Stroker Rods for 911 930 964 993 GT3 996tt 997.1t for 125mm.
• ARP2000 rod bolts for superb rpm capability.
• ARP 625+ and ARP3.5 HD bolts available on special request.  These are a very rugged material used in endurance racing mostly.  But also applicable to those that want the best there is!
• Protomotive connecting  rods are a drop in for 993 Carrera, 993 Turbo and 996 Turbo utilizing oem or your choice of performance bearings.
• 997.1 Turbo rods run the 993/996tt rod bearings for the best range of bearings for your project.
• Stretch & Torque Values for ARP2000 3/8″ Bolts
  • Stretch: 0.0055 – 0.0060 in.
  • Bolt Torque Value: 55 ft-lbs (75 Nm) with ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant

Where can I find more information?

• Our YouTube Channel is there to enlighten and entertain!   Be sure to check it out!
• Protomotive’s Tech Library is full of great information as well.