Nitto V2 I-Beam Connecting Rods
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Nitto V2 I-Beam Connecting Rods - Nissan RB30 - Commodore (VL) / Skyline (R31)
The V2 is Nitto's flagship steel connecting rod, and in RB30 form it has been used beyond 2000 hp. It suits serious drag, time attack and high-power street RB30 builds from the VL Commodore and R31 Skyline, in SOHC or DOHC-head form.
Choose the big end to match your crank: standard journal for a factory-width crank pin, or wide journal for Nitto's wide big-end journal crankshafts. Both have a 22 mm pin.
Compared with Nitto's regular I-beam, the V2 has a revised beam pocket that adds material where it counts, profiled beam sides and pin end, and CHE pin bushes. It is machined from double-melted 4340 forged billet as a one-piece forging.
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
- Revised I-beam pocket with extra material in key areas and profiled beam sides and pin end
- CHE 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 V2 connecting rods with 7/16" 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).
Pairs Well With
- Nitto Forged Stroker Pistons - Nissan RB30 DOHC - RB25 / RB26 Head Conversion
- Nitto Billet Crankshaft - Nissan RB30 - Commodore (VL) / Skyline (R31)
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Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Chassis | Years | Engine / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden | Commodore | VL | 1986–1988 | RB30E / RB30ET |
| Nissan | Skyline | R31 | 1986–1990 | RB30E (Australian-built) |
| Nissan | RB30 hybrid | — | — | RB30 block with RB25 / RB26 DOHC head (see Notes) |
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nitto |
| Product | V2 I-beam connecting rods |
| Engine | Nissan RB30 |
| Material | 4340 billet steel |
| Beam type | V2 I-beam |
| Length | 152.4 mm |
| Pin diameter | 22 mm |
| Big end journal | NIT-ROD-RB30I22XV2: standard; NIT-ROD-RB30I22XWDV2: wide journal |
| Rod bolts | 7/16" ARP 2000 (Custom Age 625+ optional) |
| Pin bush | CHE |
| Warranty | Nitto limited warranty (racing use) |
| Instructions | Nitto installation notes (link below) |
| Part number(s) | NIT-ROD-RB30I22XV2, NIT-ROD-RB30I22XWDV2 |
Contents
1 x set of 6 Nitto V2 connecting rods with ARP 2000 rod bolts
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