Eagle CRS5290H3D Forged H-Beam Connecting Rods for 92-2000 Honda Civic / Del Sol

Vehicle Fitment

• 1992-1995 Honda Civic (EG/EG6) 1.6L DOHC B16A / B16A2 / B16A3 N/A I4
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic Si (EM / EK) 1.6L DOHC B16A2 N/A I4
• 1994-1997 Honda Del Sol (EH / EJ) 1.6L DOHC B16A2 / B16A3 N/A I4

Fitment Notes

• Does **not** fit Japanese Domestic Market "B16B" block (specialized rod-pin spacing / design differences).
• Designed for naturally aspirated (NA) B16A / A2 / A3 - not confirmed for turbochargers or forced induction without additional supporting modifications.
• Drivetrain: manual transmission setups; rod strength must be matched with flywheel, crank, and balancing for high RPM use.

Features

• Forged 4340 steel construction - vacuum-degassed for improved grain structure and durability. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• H-beam design to resist bending and twisting under high piston acceleration. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Precision cap alignment sleeves for proper cap fitment and consistent bore alignment. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Silicon bronze bushings for floating wrist-pins (pin end) supported in rod small end. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Shot-peened, magnafluxed, X-rayed, and sonic-tested to ensure structural integrity. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Uses ARP 2000 rod bolts, 3/8-inch size, providing high fastening strength. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Weight matched set (≈ 525 g per rod) within ±1 g tolerance for balanced performance. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Recommended for engine builds up to ~750-900 hp when supported by proper tune, bearings, balancing, etc. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Specifications

• Rod length (center-to-center): 5.290" (≈ 134.37 mm) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Pin end bore diameter: 0.826" (≈ 21 mm) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Big-end journal diameter: ~1.771" :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Big-end width: ~0.935" ; small-end width: ~0.785" :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Typical weight per rod: ~525 g :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Rod bolt size / spec: 3/8" ARP 2000 fasteners; torque spec ~43 ft-lb with ARP moly lube on threads. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Material: Forged SAE 4340 steel, shot-peened, magnafluxed, sonic & X-ray inspected. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Recommended maximum power: up to ~750 hp in properly built N/A or mildly boosted B16 applications. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Included Components

• 4x Eagle ESP connecting rods CRS5290H3D (weight matched set)
• 4x ARP 2000 3/8-inch rod bolts
• Rod cap alignment sleeves
• Instructions + rod bolt lubrication guide

Product Description

The Eagle CRS5290H3D is a high-performance set of forged H-beam connecting rods engineered for Honda B-series 1.6L naturally aspirated engines - specifically the B16A, B16A2, and B16A3 found in 1992-2000 Civics and Del Sols. These rods are built from SAE 4340 steel under vacuum, then heat-treated and multiple inspection processes (magnaflux, x-ray, sonic, shot-peening) to ensure structural integrity. Compared to stock rods, these offer higher strength, better fatigue resistance, and reduced likelihood of failure under elevated RPM or track conditions.

Each rod in the set is dimensionally precise: 5.290" in length, 0.826" wrist-pin bore, and matching widths at big-end and small-end. ARP 2000 bolts ensure secure clamping, torqued properly with moly lube to ~43 ft-lb. The set is weight matched (~525 g per rod) to minimize imbalance. Fitment is confirmed for B-series Civic/Del Sol (B16A / A2 / A3) through at least 2024. 2025 fitment is unconfirmed for new or uncommon variants.