redbird555

iTrader: (14)

Ok guys I'm doing a stock rebuild on my ls1 and I'm wondering what bolts can I reuse specifically ones from the bottom end. I kno the head bolts and crank bolt have to be replaced however I've heard the rod bolts can be reused 3 times which is fine I'm debating the arps just for peace of mind as I hear theyre weak. However I keep getting mixed signals on the main studs and bolts I dont see why they wouldnt be reuseable but some people say they arent and others say they are. I'm really not in the mood to spend 200 bucks on arps for a stock rebuild so if anyone could tell me definitively if they are I'd appreciate it.

The_Rizzle

iTrader: (4)

The stock main bolts are re-usable. Consider getting an ls hi-perf book, they usually say whats re-usable and whats not. My Motorbooks ls book says all the torque specs of all the stock, updated stock, and aftermarket bolts available. Quite useful.

Darkman

iTrader: (2)

There is, of course, the middle-ground option of buying new TTY GM bolts, which is more expensive than resusing the old ones but presumably cheaper that going to all ARPs.

redbird555

iTrader: (14)

I do plan on buying new tty head bolts and such but I cant find anyone that carries the mains and rods. Also I've witnessed a lot and done a cuple engine rebuild and have yet to see the stock bolts that arent TTY thrown away just because theyve been used once unless the motor was built up then arp's were used..