Eagle CRS5430A3D Forged 4340 H-Beam Connecting Rods for 1994-2001 Acura/Honda

Vehicle Fitment

• 1994-2001 Acura Integra (GS-R, Type-R) (B18C 1.8L DOHC)
• 1998-2001 Honda CR-V (EX, LX, SE) (B18C 1.8L DOHC)

Fitment Notes

• B18C engine family only; excludes non-VTEC / non-DOHC / non B-series blocks
• Full floating wrist pin style (silicon bronze bushings included)
• Use ARP moly lube when torquing rod bolts to spec

Features

• Forged 4340 chromoly steel construction for high strength under load
• H-beam design for improved stiffness vs. weight
• Two-piece forging with precision cap alignment sleeves for accuracy
• Shot-peened, magnafluxed, multi-stage heat treated for fatigue resistance
• ARP-2000 3/8" rod bolts included for high fastener strength
• Weight matched set to ±1 gram for all four rods (~535 g each)
• Bushed for full floating wrist pins for better high RPM durability
• Recommended for performance builds; rated up to ~900 HP in 4-cylinder configuration

Specifications

• Rod length (center-to-center): 5.430 in (≈ 137.90 mm)
• Rod weight: ≈ 535 grams each 
• Big end journal (rod journal): 1.771 in 
• Big end (housing bore): 1.890 in :
• Pin (wrist-pin) diameter: 0.827 in
• Pin end width: 0.725 in 
• Big end width: 0.858 in 
• Fasteners: 3/8" ARP-2000 rod bolts; torque to 43 ft-lbs using ARP moly lube 

Included Components

• 4x connecting rods (set of 4)
• 4x ARP-2000 3/8" rod bolts
• 4x silicon bronze bushings for full floating wrist pins
• Cap alignment sleeves (for precise rod-cap fitment)
• Instructions / torque spec sheet

Product Description

The **Eagle CRS5430A3D** is a premium performance connecting rod set engineered for Honda's B-series B18C 1.8L DOHC engines - specifically those in 1994-2001 Acura Integra GS-R / Type-R, and 1998-2001 Honda CR-V models. Constructed from forged 4340 steel, each rod features an H-beam profile for an optimal strength-to-weight balance, and is heat treated, shot peened, magnafluxed, and precisely machined to meet rigorous performance demands.

These rods use full floating wrist pins (bushed), ARP-2000 bolts torqued to 43 ft-lbs with ARP moly lube, and are weight matched to ~535 g each to ensure engine balance. With their robust build, they are suitable for high-RPM or turbo-assisted builds, and are commonly used in competition or serious street performance. **Fitment confirmed through 2001. 2025 unconfirmed.**