Callies Ultra Enforcer I-Beam connecting rods bring purpose-built boosted-engine engineering to the 2.3L EcoBoost found in the 2015-2026 Mustang EcoBoost and Focus RS. Produced from clean 4330V TimkenSteel material formulated to Callies' exact specifications, each rod is forged in Trenton, Michigan and fully manufactured at Callies' Fostoria, Ohio facility. Every step of the production history is tracked by the manufacturing team, so the material and workmanship behind each rod are fully documented and verifiable.
Built specifically for boosted applications. The I-Beam profile uses a buckle-resistant cross-section with increased mass and pressure-angle arches that lock the wrist pin in place under the cyclical loads generated by turbocharged and supercharged engines. Robust tower flanges resist both bending and twisting forces, and the design is rated to support up to 250 horsepower per cylinder, making these rods appropriate for serious power builds on the 2.3L platform.
Dimensional repeatability through rigorous processing. Big-end bore roundness is maintained through an extended stress-relief process combined with multiple re-torque cycles. Residual machining stresses are released and thread surfaces are burnished so the bore stays round through repeated assembly and disassembly cycles, eliminating the dimensional drift that affects many aftermarket connecting rods after their first rebuild.
Prep work completed at the factory. Pin bushings arrive chamfered and honed to proper high-performance oil clearance. Parting-line edges are generously chamfered to prevent bearing-shell scraping during installation, and bearing-locating tab slots are deburred so each tab seats fully on the first assembly. These details reduce preparation time on the engine stand and lower the risk of installation errors.
Bolt options matched to the build. Standard rods ship with L-19 bolts for proven tensile strength and clamping force. Builders requiring additional strength can select the MP 3.5 or Custom Age 625 bolt upgrades, so the rod set arrives ready for the intended power level without sourcing hardware separately.
Product Benefits
- 4330V TimkenSteel Construction: Proprietary clean-steel formulation forged and machined entirely in the USA for verified material quality.
- Buckle-Resistant I-Beam Profile: Handles the compressive and tensile loads of turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost builds.
- Up to 250 HP per Cylinder Rating: Supports serious power levels on the Mustang EcoBoost and Focus RS platforms.
- Pressure-Angle Arches: Guarantee wrist-pin stability under boost-induced cylinder pressure spikes.
- Robust Tower Flanges: Provide enhanced resistance to bend and twist under high-cycle loading.
- Dimensional Repeatability: Stress-relief and re-torque processing keeps big-end bores round through multiple rebuilds.
- Factory-Prepped Pin End: Bushings chamfered and honed to high-performance oil clearance out of the box.
- Bolt Options Available: Choose standard L-19, MP 3.5, or Custom Age 625 bolts to match the build requirement.
- Made in the USA: Forged in Trenton, Michigan; fully manufactured in Fostoria, Ohio.
- Specs: 149mm Length / 52mm Rod Journal / 22.5mm Pin.
Note: Fits 2.3L EcoBoost found in the 2015-2026 Mustang EcoBoost and Focus RS. Callies Ultra Enforcer I-Beam rods are designed for high torque and high boost applications. Verify dimensions are compatible with your build before ordering.
About Callies: Callies Performance Products designs and manufactures crankshafts, connecting rods, and rotating assembly components from its Fostoria, Ohio facility. Callies controls the full manufacturing process in-house, from steel specification through final inspection, and serves engine builders in street performance, road racing, and drag racing applications.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Fitment | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Vehicle Trim | EcoBoost, RS |