Arp Rod Bolts
12-12-2003, 04:20 PM
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Arp Rod Bolts I have a 2000 c5 and I understand that the stock rod bolts are a weak link ?
I have been talking around and with ARP and they say to re-size the big ends.
If we get into all that might as well change rods and pistons that means Honeing which means the motor must come out ? Now,we have rebuilt the whole engine.
Does this all sound right.
John
I have been talking around and with ARP and they say to re-size the big ends.
If we get into all that might as well change rods and pistons that means Honeing which means the motor must come out ? Now,we have rebuilt the whole engine.
Does this all sound right.
John
12-12-2003, 05:44 PM
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LS1 cracked rods cannot be resized in the traditional manner. The big end can be honed to correct defects and thicker bearings used.
From the machinists I have talked to I have come to believe that cap screw rods do not need to be resized after replacing the bolts.
From the machinists I have talked to I have come to believe that cap screw rods do not need to be resized after replacing the bolts.
12-12-2003, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Heretic
LS1 cracked rods cannot be resized in the traditional manner. The big end can be honed to correct defects and thicker bearings used.
From the machinists I have talked to I have come to believe that cap screw rods do not need to be resized after replacing the bolts.
From the machinists I have talked to I have come to believe that cap screw rods do not need to be resized after replacing the bolts.
I talked to ARP last night and they said they would re-size the rods .
Well if this is necessary it makes to buy a forged set up and do it all?
i would like to strengthen the bottom some while doing the top but I guess I will just wear it out as is.
Thanks for the reply.
John
12-12-2003, 06:05 PM
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I have not seen a problem just taking down the oil pan and replacing the rod bolts. I stock the rod bolts for this reason, most people don`t want to rebuild the entire motor.
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