I’m not what you’d call an early adopter of new technology or products, so forgive me for singing the praises of my switch rod now. Switch rods have been used by a lot of people for years, while I ...

Most connecting rods in current engines are configured like this aftermarket Crowerod. The little end (A) accepts a high-strength steel wristpin that connects the rod to the piston. The large end (B) ...