Nitto H-Beam Connecting Rods
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Nitto H-Beam Connecting Rods - Nissan VQ35DE - 350Z (Z33) / Skyline (V35)
Nitto's VQ35 H-beam rods are a forged 4340 upgrade for the VQ35DE in the Z33 350Z and V35 Skyline 350GT. They suit supercharged or turbo street cars and track builds that need more strength than the factory rods.
Choose the length for your crank: 144.2 mm suits the standard stroke, while the 141.7 mm rod is the shorter length for a stroker build.
Nitto H-beams are made from double-melted 4340 forged billet and machined as a one-piece forging. They use 3/8" ARP 2000 rod bolts and silicon bronze pin bushes.
Note: Installation by a professional is recommended. Engine internals must be measured and set up by a qualified engine builder.
Features
- Double-melted 4340 billet steel, one-piece forging
- X-ray and sonic grade tested, quenched, heat treated and shot peened (38 HRC)
- Doweled cap for accurate cap alignment
- Silicon bronze pin end bushes
- ARP 2000 rod bolts, with ARP Custom Age 625+ available as an upgrade
- Balanced to within ±1 g per set; big and small end bores sized to ±0.0001" on Sunnen honing equipment
Kit Contents
- 6 x Nitto H-beam connecting rods with 3/8" ARP 2000 rod bolts
Warranty
Nitto parts are built for racing and off-road use. Inspect every part during assembly and blueprinting, and contact us before fitting if anything measures outside tolerance. Nitto will repair or replace a faulty part at its discretion, and any modification voids the warranty. Full terms: Nitto limited warranty (PDF).
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Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Chassis | Years | Engine / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | 350Z | Z33 | 2003–2006 | VQ35DE |
| Nissan | Skyline 350GT | V35 | 2001–2006 | VQ35DE (Japanese import) |
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nitto |
| Product | H-beam connecting rods |
| Engine | Nissan VQ35DE |
| Material | 4340 billet steel |
| Beam type | H-beam |
| Length | NIT-ROD-VQ35H: 144.2 mm (standard); NIT-ROD-VQ35HS: 141.7 mm (stroker) |
| Rod bolts | 3/8" ARP 2000 (Custom Age 625+ optional) |
| Pin bush | Silicon bronze |
| Warranty | Nitto limited warranty (racing use) |
| Instructions | Nitto installation notes (link below) |
| Part number(s) | NIT-ROD-VQ35H, NIT-ROD-VQ35HS |
Contents
1 x set of 6 Nitto H-beam connecting rods with ARP 2000 rod bolts

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