OM606 X-Beam Forged Connecting Rod Set w/ ARP Bolts – 600+ HP

Complete Set of 6 Connecting Rods Designed for high-output and competition OM606 builds, BenzForce X-Beam connecting rods provide our premium forged-rod option for applications targeting 600+ engine HP. Manufactured from high-tensile forged 4340 steel, these rods feature genuine ARP 8740 7/16" rod bolts and are recommended for builds targeting 600+ engine HP. For street and performance builds targeting up to 600 engine HP, consider our OM606 H-Beam Connecting Rod Set. Recommended Applications 600+ engine HP OM606 builds Competition and high-output street applications High-boost and large injection pump combinations Stage 3 engine builds Specifications Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM606 Quantity: Complete set of 6 Material: High-tensile forged 4340 steel Design: X-Beam Center-to-Center Length: 149 mm Wrist Pin Diameter: 28 mm Rod Bolts: Genuine ARP 8740 7/16" high-strength rod bolts Surface Treatment: 0.3–0.5 mm shot peening Weight Matching: ±1 g Big-End and Small-End Tolerance: ±0.00017" Verticality, Parallelism and Distortion: ±0.00018" Center-to-Center Tolerance: ±0.001" Hardness: HRC 33–38 Rod Bolt Torque: 95 Nm* High-Output Performance The X-Beam design is intended for builds above our recommended H-Beam range and applications where maximum strength and durability are the priority. Genuine ARP 8740 7/16" rod bolts are included and are larger than the 3/8" hardware commonly used in competing OM606 connecting rods. For builds targeting up to 600 engine HP, our H-Beam Connecting Rod Set provides a proven alternative and has been successfully used in an OM606 producing 650 WHP on a chassis dyno. What's Included 6 × BenzForce forged 4340 X-Beam connecting rods 12 × Genuine ARP 8740 7/16" connecting rod bolts Sold as a complete matched set of six. *Verify rod bolt torque and lubricant requirements against the instructions supplied with the specific ARP fasteners.