Fracture-split Connecting Rods – No, That’s Not a Broken Part
Actually, fracture-split connecting rods are a technology used in some of the very latest engine designs on the market.
Usually, connecting rods and their adjoining end caps are separately forged and machined. Rods may also be forged as a single piece, with a slightly oblong big end. The end cap is then cut from the rod and machined for a precise fit.