main cap bolts reusable?
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main cap bolts reusable? I was wondering the 4 main cap bolts that go in from the bottom are they reusable? I know the side ones need to be replaced so they dont leak but I was wondering about the four big boys? Also any sources on a full LS2 overhual gasket kit? Thanks guys
Does ARP even make main bolts for LS1's? All I've ever seen is studs, and those are almost $200. Then don't forget you need to have the mains line honed when changing to different fasteners, so there's another couple hundred bucks. I reused my main bolts, they're not TTY like head bolts are.
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Does ARP even make main bolts for LS1's? All I've ever seen is studs, and those are almost $200. Then don't forget you need to have the mains line honed when changing to different fasteners, so there's another couple hundred bucks. I reused my main bolts, they're not TTY like head bolts are.
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Because of the higher torque value used. It absoutely is a good idea to have this done. Most engine builders will chime in and tell you this also. The higher torque can throw your main bores out of round.
^^Yup. Any time you change fasteners, you change the clamping force on the cap which can/will distort the main bore. Doesn't matter if it's bolts or studs. Line honing the block trues the mains back up. Think about it---better fasteners = better clamping force......nobody would ever upgrade if ARP's didn't hold the caps any better than stock bolts.
