New motor from GM, change rod bolts or don't change rod bolts??
02-11-2009, 04:54 PM
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New motor from GM, change rod bolts or don't change rod bolts?? I have a new(not rebuilt)GM LS1 that I will be installing soon. I was thinking about changing the rod bolts over to the KATECH bolts so I did a search and there really is no definative answer on this. Some say "no problem" some say its a gamble. I understand that there is a potential for problems on a used motor where the cap could be distorted from use but is there any issue on a brand new engine that has never been run? Thanks for the help.
Steve
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02-11-2009, 06:57 PM
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I have a new(not rebuilt)GM LS1 that I will be installing soon. I was thinking about changing the rod bolts over to the KATECH bolts so I did a search and there really is no definative answer on this. Some say "no problem" some say its a gamble. I understand that there is a potential for problems on a used motor where the cap could be distorted from use but is there any issue on a brand new engine that has never been run? Thanks for the help.
Steve
Steve
Katechs will swap in just fine and are the only ones I would use unless it is part of a rebuild. Just make sure to swap them one at a time
