Where are ARP bolts/studs needed throughout an engine?
11-08-2006, 10:03 AM
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Where are ARP bolts/studs needed throughout an engine? Trying to figure out what all areas/places ARP bolts/studs are needed throughout the engine.
Of course, when you buy a set of connecting rods, they come with rod bolts and I plan on using Callies Compstar. So they'll come with the better ARP 2000 rod bolts.
Also, if head bolts/studs are needed, which ones do I need because they offer several different ones.
Of course, when you buy a set of connecting rods, they come with rod bolts and I plan on using Callies Compstar. So they'll come with the better ARP 2000 rod bolts.
Also, if head bolts/studs are needed, which ones do I need because they offer several different ones.
11-08-2006, 10:54 AM
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Well, there are ARP head bolts and ARP head studs. The studs are the strongest option of the two and you also have the option of the 6-pt or 12-pt heads. I went with the 12-pt but it doesn't really matter, it's just personal preference. Additionally, I went with the studs over just bolts so I can pull my heads and not have to worry about cleaning out the damn bolt holes every time (studs stay in the holes and don't let the coolant back in like removing a bolt does).
As for other ARP bolts, some people use an ARP crank bolt (I would assume mostly for reusability), but the major places are the rod bolts and head studs.
As for other ARP bolts, some people use an ARP crank bolt (I would assume mostly for reusability), but the major places are the rod bolts and head studs.
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11-08-2006, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dragaholic
I'm really not following the last 2 posts.
I'm sure the ARP main cap studs/bolts are stronger than stock. I would guess all of the ARP studs/bolts are stronger than anything stock otherwise they wouldn't have a market.
I'm sure the ARP main cap studs/bolts are stronger than stock. I would guess all of the ARP studs/bolts are stronger than anything stock otherwise they wouldn't have a market.
11-08-2006, 11:10 PM
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I wasn't thinking. I know what a pressure plate is because my car originally was a 6 speed, I was just thinking that it was some type of plate/cover on the engine. I thought maybe they were referring to the cam retainer plate.
Speaking of the cam retainer plate, are ARP bolts needed here as they are offered for this as well?
Speaking of the cam retainer plate, are ARP bolts needed here as they are offered for this as well?
11-09-2006, 05:18 AM
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ARP pressure plate bolts work fine in Autos with aftermarket flexplates. I run them in my TCI SFI flexplate. (Converted M6) I had them and found them to work.
11-09-2006, 06:52 AM
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I've got ARP rod bolts and head bolts in my motor now.
New build will be getting ARP head studs instead of the bolts, and ARP main studs. Keep in mind the main studs require getting the main journals line honed. Shops usually charge around $150 for this work from what I've called around here.
I might replace my crank bolt with an ARP too. I had actually ordered it, but they sent me the wrong one, and I didn't have time to exchange it. Aside from that, I'll probably get the pressure plate bolts too.
Next motor will be running a shot of nitrous coming through a firehose, so I very much want the ARP main studs. Good choice on the Callies Compstar rods, those are probably the ones I'll be going with.
New build will be getting ARP head studs instead of the bolts, and ARP main studs. Keep in mind the main studs require getting the main journals line honed. Shops usually charge around $150 for this work from what I've called around here.
I might replace my crank bolt with an ARP too. I had actually ordered it, but they sent me the wrong one, and I didn't have time to exchange it. Aside from that, I'll probably get the pressure plate bolts too.
Next motor will be running a shot of nitrous coming through a firehose, so I very much want the ARP main studs. Good choice on the Callies Compstar rods, those are probably the ones I'll be going with.
11-09-2006, 12:03 PM
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My car started out as a 6 speed as well. I reused the bolts for the pressure plate or flywheel for my TCI Flexplate. I wonder if I should replace them anyway. Its no longer a manual transmission, but it survived quite a few 5000 rpm transbrake launches and 1.3X 60 fts.
11-09-2006, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dragaholic
Rod bolts are a given as connecting rods come with them.
I've got the crank pulley bolt already.
I guess I'll get studs for the heads for the reasons posted above.
Main studs I'll add to the list.
What are pressure plate bolts?
I've got the crank pulley bolt already.
I guess I'll get studs for the heads for the reasons posted above.
Main studs I'll add to the list.
What are pressure plate bolts?
Ive got some head studs to let go of for the 2004-up blocks..lmk
