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CP-Carrillo Vintage and Custom design
“An obsession with perfection”
Leading name in high performance piston and connecting rod production, CP-Carrillo has been the pre-eminent symbol of performance and prestige for over half a century. This rich background enables us to maintain an extensive library of product history and specifications. Many restoration engine builders tap into our piston and rod resources of design and engineering knowledge.
Everyone wants the optimum performance and durability from their engine. Custom connecting rods assure that you get all the unique performance advantages from your engine while being engineered to last. Despite carrying one of the most comprehensive inventories of off-the-shelf connecting rods in the industry, CP-Carrillo’s foundation has been designing and manufacturing some of today’s most sophisticated custom racing connecting rods. As you partner with us to design your rod, we can present drawings with detailed specs and incorporating all of your requirements. Our production process is designed to be flexible and accommodating, producing custom Connecting rods in 5 weeks or less. We also offer an expedite service for a small fee.
“CP-Carrillo - a legacy of craftsmanship striving to achieve that elusive goal of design perfection”.
Vintage & European Custom Made Connecting Rods
Our connecting rods forgings accommodate European Vintage Racing and their unique design demands. These connecting rods are custom and made per customer's specifications and can include any of our features.
- Alfa Romeo
- Aston Martin
- Audi
- BMW
- Coventry
- Fiat
- Jaguar
- Ferrari
- Lotus Twin Cams
- Mercedes
- Peugeot
- Porsche
- Puch
- Renault
- Triumph
- Vauxhall
- VW
- And many more…
Additionally, we can customize any versions of our catalog part numbers to suit your requirements. Check with our knowledgeable sales staff for assistance.
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Why Carrillo Diesel Rods…
(Or, more importantly, what’s in it for You)
The first thing we need to ask ourselves is “What Exactly Makes a Carrillo Diesel Rod?” To answer this question, we need to remember that the “Carrillo” name not only designates a certain type of connecting rod but also a certain type of process on how we actually get there. So, to get started, let’s break down our process into three important categories: Manufacturing, Engineering and Development.
Manufacturing
Each connecting rod is manufactured from an oversized forging, enabling proper grain flow and removal of any surface inclusions or conversions that usually accompanies the forging process. Each lot of forgings is independently inspected and certified. To go along with this, Carrillo has engineered a proprietary material (Carrilloloy) that contains specific amounts of chrome, nickel, moly and vanadium offering an optimum balance of strength and ductility without compromise. By insuring proper grain flow with our proprietary material, the strength and durability of each Carrillo rod becomes more consistent and reliable from the first point of manufacturing all the way to the extreme uses in the racing world.
Every Carrillo rod is 100% machined allowing us to hold extreme tolerances over our entire process. This part of the process is very important when we go to our next step.
Engineering
Carrillo has been building its image for more than 50 years and takes great pride in every rod that ships out the door. Because of this, each rod is thoroughly designed using a 3D software package, R&D programs and FEA Modeling. Furthermore, our engineering staff has been built up through education and experience, insuring that every connecting rod lives up to Carrillo’s high standards. This kind of experience is why Carrillo rods have been a part of more championship seasons than any other connecting rod.
At first glance, other than visually seeing a difference, it is hard to tell why Carrillo is the industry leader. Many aspects go into designing a successful connecting rod. In this case, it’s all the little things that add up and allow Carrillo to stand alone. Going back to our manufacturing process, this is why it is important that we are able to hold extreme tolerances and finish with an all inclusive quality control process, which is the best in the industry.
Development
As time goes on, the industry changes direction as well as your needs. We continue to develop new and exciting ways to meet your growing expectations. With our race team involvement and special projects, we are able to explore new ideas which directly affect the way your current and future connecting rods are designed. We continue to evolve our processes so we can continue to offer you the most advanced connecting rod on the market.
So, What’s In It For You?
Besides the obvious visible features, when holding a Carrillo rod in your hand, you look at generations of artisan experience and expertise that have most likely been developed with the help of some of your racing heroes. As you begin or continue with your racing experiences, you can feel comfortable that Carrillo will be with you every step of the way.
CP-Carrillo ISO 9001:2008 certificated in recognition of its standardized best practice production techniques.
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CP-Carrillo also offers a complete line of racing rods for domestic engines that can be purchased right off the shelf. These popular inventoried rods are manufactured with the same rigorous inspection criteria as our custom rods but are available for same day shipping. Included below is a list of standard features that would apply to our extensive domestic shelf line of over 1000 combinations.
Standard Shelf Connecting Rods
Features
- Set balanced to + or – 1 gram
- Most available in A, SA or H- Beam Style
- Taper or Straight blade
- Available with CARR or WMC fasteners
- Laser Engraved Job Number for ease of traceability
- 100% Magnaflux inspected
- Fully Machined
- USA Made
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CP-Carrillo offers over 500 shelf parts from the Sport Compact shelf line with a wide range of sizes for the most popular engine types. Every rod is designed through extensive research and development with the support of some of the biggest names in motorsports. Connecting Rods are are available of the shelves with H-11 Tool Steel or Multiphase CARR fasteners. All of our products represent the highest quality and are engineered for maximum power.
Standard Shelf Connecting Rods
Features
- Set balanced to + or – 1 gram
- Most available in A, SA or H- Beam Style
- Taper or Straight blade
- Available with CARR or WMC fasteners
- Laser Engraved Job Number for ease of traceability
- 100% Magnaflux inspected
- Fully Machined
- USA Made
Sport Compact Custom Pistons and Rods
We are able to custom make pistons and rods for a wide variety of engines not listed on our shelf parts. CP-Carrillo offers a wide variety of forgings made specifically for your application. Each piston and rod is designed using sophisticated 3-D modeling software and manufactured with advanced techniques making your product the lightest and strongest combination on the market. Our products are rigorously evaluated with a state-of-the-art FEA program to ensure optimum strength and weight. See the custom section for more details.
Here is list of engines we can make pistons and rods for (but not limited to):
Acura, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Citroën, Cosworth, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Dodge, Honda, Ferrari, Fiat, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, MG, Mini Cooper, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Plymouth, Renault, Rolls-Royce, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
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Harley Shelf Parts
CP-Carrillo offers over 75 shelf parts featuring the Evolution, Twin Cam, Sportster, Sportster Conversion, Shovelhead, V-Rod and Indian Motorcycles. Every part is designed through extensive research and development with the support of some of the biggest names in motorsports. Connecting rods are available in standard stock replacement or custom design. All of our connecting rods represent the highest quality and are engineered for maximum power. All rods are made in our Irvine facility from USA materials.
Shelf Connecting Rod Features
- Sets balanced to + or – 1 gram
- Made from a forging
- Laser Engraved Job Number for ease of traceability
- 100% Magnafluxed
- Fully CNC Machined
- Shotpeeded
- Made in the USA
Harley Custom Parts
Besides our line of shelf Harley and Indian connecting rods, CP-Carrillo specializes in the manufacture of custom fork and blade connecting rods. All fork and blade rods are made on forgings to achieve that optimum strength and durability while reducing weight. Please see our custom section for more details or call our sales department.
Cometic gasket kits are available for all shelf parts.