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Old 02-15-2011, 10:10 PM
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Anybody know where to buy rod bolts or do I just order from them directly??
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I would probably just buy them through Katech directly.
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Thanks for the info...
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Are you planning on resizing the rods for the Kaetech rod bolts?
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I wasnt, I was under the impression from reading the Katech add that all that is required is to remove the bolt and theinsert then put the new bolts in... I appreciate the input
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I know Katech say you dont have to but from what I have seen on this forum, people suggest you should resize them anyway. I'm not doubting the Katech product, simply just repeating what I have red on this forum
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i am using katech rod bolts and did not resize or rehone the rods. just followed their directions changin one at a time i have had no problems spinning to 6500 or so
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I've read about resizing for ARP rod bolts, although I have not read about resizing for the Katechs. I bought Katechs just so I wouldnt have to worry about resizing.
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After reading about the problems people have had with the ARP bolts failing, if I do rod bolts I will be getting the Katech ones
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Katechs here. Going on my third year with them and the car sees 7500 on a regular basis. No honing or resizing done here.
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WOW!you sold me on Katechs!
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Katech FTW!!! I need to get some of these myself
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I have katech rod bolts. No re-sizing or anything. Just followed the directions and changed 1 at a time. Car shifts at 6,600 rpm and has no problems. Katech gets their bolts from the company that makes the stock bolts. They are the same size and weight as factory but a lot stronger.
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thanks for the info guys, I will oreder them and see how it goes...
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So these are stronger than ARP?




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