ZRP BMW M5 & M6 V10 S85B50 HD Series Connecting Rods

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The ZRP BMW M5 & M6 V10 S85B50 HD Series Connecting Rods bring a level of strength that suits the character of the S85 engine. This V10 loves to spin, and once you raise the load on it, the factory rods start to feel like the weak link. You know what? That’s when a set built for real pressure starts to make sense.

ZRP forms these rods from 4340 high-tensile steel and shapes them to handle serious power without turning them into heavy blocks of metal. Inside, AMPCO 18 bushings keep their form under heat and stress, and the small radial groove works like a built-in oil pocket that keeps movement smooth when the engine rushes through the rev range. It sounds simple, but little things like that go a long way when you’re pushing a V10 hard.

After machining, each rod goes through shot peening to ease stress in the material, followed by a multi-stage heat process that gives the structure a firm, stable feel. Clearances stay tight. Bend and twist stay under control. And once everything sits in place, the fit feels exactly how a performance build should—clean, precise, and reassuring.

Every rod comes fitted with ARP 2000 bolts rated at 220,000 psi, and you can pick ARP L19 bolts for even more strength if your build demands it. ZRP supplies ARP moly and full fitting instructions, which keeps the install clear and predictable for anyone familiar with engine assembly.

For M5 and M6 owners building a stronger, more confident S85, these HD Series rods give the bottom end the backbone it needs. They settle the engine, add peace of mind, and help the V10 breathe and respond the way fans of this platform love.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Brand

Shape

I-Beam

Material

High Tensile Steel 4340

Length

140.72mm

Small End

21.00mm

Bolt Size

3/8"

Application

5.0L M5 & M6 V10 S85

Big End

56.60mm

B.E Width

18.45mm

Set Of

10

Discplacement

5.0L

Pin Size

22.00mm

Series

Engine

5.0L – S85B50

Note

Non-Tapered Pin End / Straight PE

PREPREG is a common term for a reinforcing fabric such carbon which has been pre-impregnated with a resin system. This resin system (typically epoxy) already includes the proper curing agent. As a result, the prepreg is ready to be laid into the mold without the addition of any more resin. In order for the laminate to cure, an autoclave production process is used, a combination of high pressure and heat.

  • Maximum strength and performance characterictics. In a hand layup production process, it is difficult to achieve 50% fabric and 50% resin content.  Typical hand laminates, even when vacuum bagged, end up with a significant amount of excess resin. Excess resin increases brittleness and reduces overall strength properties. On the other hand, most prepregs contain around 35% resin. This is ideal for maximum cured properties and generally impossible to achieve in normal hand lamination.
  • Uniformity and repeatability. The prepreg is of uniform thickness and each part coming out of the mold may theoretically be the same. Vacuum bagging technology may have some errors in processing, but prepreg ensures production consistency.
  • Reduce curing time. After the thermal curing cycle, no need to wait for the standard 48 hours can be fully cured.
  • Aesthetics. Although prepreg processing still requires mold preparation and demoulding, prepreg processing eliminates air bubbles, makes it easier to obtain a smooth, glossy surface as well as eliminates any seaming lines.

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ZRP BMW M5 & M6 V10 S85B50 HD Series Connecting Rods
ZRP BMW M5 & M6 V10 S85B50 HD Series Connecting Rods