Can the stock main bolts be reused?
02-21-2005, 05:23 PM
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Can the stock main bolts be reused? I'm having an engine built and I have heard conflicting info. on re-using the stock main bolts. Is this normal practice or should I buy new gm ones.
It's a forged 348ci
Thanks
Frank
It's a forged 348ci
Thanks
Frank
02-21-2005, 07:57 PM
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Big Mike had stock bolts (head and main) along with a stock crank in his 346, and it held together for repeated 300 shot poundings. I think the design of the engine/bolt placement is more of a factor than bolt grade, not saying bolt grade isn't important though.
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Originally Posted by jrp
why anyone would build up a motor and use stock oem bolts is beyond me 
. full ARP hardware here.
. full ARP hardware here.