Rod bolts and main studs
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Rod bolts and main studs I was talking to a guy that does my machine work today and he said main studs, ARP, and rod bolts are mandatory when using Gen 4 rods and pistons in a boosted application. I'm putting Gen 4 rods and pistons in a 2004 5.3 block. I'm taking the rotating assy to be balanced so while everything is up there I want to get everything done. What do you all think? This is a budget deal but I plan on making some decent power. If I end up over 20 lbs of boost what should I be replacing? I'm going to build a better short block later, planning on using the Summit Racing rods and pistons because it seems like they've been getting good reviews.
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That was kind of my thought on main studs, the LS engines are pretty healthy there but I thought I'd ask and be safe. Do you all reuse the main bolt or install new since they are torque to yield bolt?
I just asked a few of these Q's
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...stons-arp.html
I detailed what I plan on in the thread but in summary I'm gonna run OEM Rod and Main bolts (will purchase new) on my right around 800WHP 4.8 build.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...stons-arp.html
I detailed what I plan on in the thread but in summary I'm gonna run OEM Rod and Main bolts (will purchase new) on my right around 800WHP 4.8 build.
