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Old 03-19-2009, 01:17 PM
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I will be wanting to upgrade my stock rod bolts with the engine in the car, is there any issues with using/installing the ARP rod bolts compared to the Katech rod bolts... i wasnt planning on spending 200$ for the katech rod bolts and the ARP's are about 100$
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Old 03-19-2009, 01:26 PM
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Put in the ARP. Do it one at a time so you don't disturb the rod cap location.
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I'm running ARPs in my motor as well. It's been to 7K+ and she is still together
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agree with ARP , i have ARP high performance bolts installed they are about $99
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I have Katechs,but the ARP works just as well...let your budget decide
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Niiice thanks a lot that helps me out
i'll problably go with the ARP's
was the install very difficult at all for you guys?
i have no trouble dropping the craddle

i def want to rev out to 7k+ i bet it would sound very wicked!
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yea i've thought about doing this as well, but can you remove the oil pan while the motor is in the car? i've never been told how to do this or anything
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there's a write up around here somewhere how to do it with the motor in the car
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heres that write up

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-write-up.html




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