rjkZ28

my car has 53k miles on it and just installed the ms4 cam and im about to start with in the next couple of days. i here people saying you should change the rod bolts. my question is how many people didnt change them and how long did your motor last and if u have no problems how many miles do you have with the cam? i only plan on putting new more then about 7k on it this summer.

Prerun4fun13

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With a 2002 you have the upgraded rod bolts, so i wouldnt waste the time changing them. Just dont rev past 6500 RPM. I have a 99 with weaker rod bolts and when i race i shift around 6500 RPM and havent had a problem yet *knock on wood*

socmguy

iTrader: (18)

it never hurts to swap 'em out and be on the safe side.

TransAmcoupe98

iTrader: (10)

Yea but those are on a timeline and the more power you throw at em, the shorter the life is gonna get. ARP 2000 rod bolts are one of the best out there...

s346k

iTrader: (4)

your rod bolts will be fine. some people here local have wasted a couple stock bottom ls1 engines - 01+ motors...the rod stretched and failed. dude has pictures of the bearing cap and rod bolts still on the big end of the rod.

rjkZ28

i have no idea the 02 have different rod bolts then previous years. the main reason why i didnt do the rod bolts is because i dont have money for a new k-member and i really didnt feel like taking the old on out just do the bolts. i would like this motor to last me as long as i can get out of it, but if the motor goes then its time for my real setup a 454+lsx motor! so all in all i was just trying to get an idea of what to expect. thanks again everyone! oh yea should be starting the car tonight if all goes well!!!! i cant wait!