98 ls1 rod bolts
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98 ls1 rod bolts
Sorry if its been covered, but i can't find a direct answer. If I am not planning on breaking the 450 whp mark anytime soon, is replacing the factory rod/main bolts a good idea? I read that the 98 year model came with weaker bolts but how weak are they? Is it not an issue untill higher numbers,rpm's, miles, more abuse?
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But you still have to ask what mileage is on the car and how was it driven BEFORE you bought it.... It may be good piece of mind to just do it. I'd hate to have something break and cause more damage and money b/c it was beaten and abused before I got it....
Just my 2 cents
Just my 2 cents
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can you get the oil pan off with out dropn the k member? im doing my cam and intake in a few days and am just finding out about the rod bolt issue now im alittle nervous
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It's not something that desperately needs to be done on the 98s unless you're gonna spin it past like 6500rpm. Yes it is something that needs to be done but only a necessity if you are gonna spin it past that. I've heard of some guys with 98s constantly running em to like 6800 and being fine and others hitting 64-6500 that one bad time and it goes kaput but 6500 seems to be the safe average limit for the 98s
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it seems like cheap insurence to do it now with all the money ive been throwing at this car sense i got it last month im not taken a chance of pissn it all down the drain.
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It's not something that desperately needs to be done on the 98s unless you're gonna spin it past like 6500rpm. Yes it is something that needs to be done but only a necessity if you are gonna spin it past that. I've heard of some guys with 98s constantly running em to like 6800 and being fine and others hitting 64-6500 that one bad time and it goes kaput but 6500 seems to be the safe average limit for the 98s
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spinning stock rod bolts over 6500 is like picking up a hot hooker and not knowing if she has an STD, ask your self do you really want to take the chance....
I replaced mine with Katech and they are simple to install...
I replaced mine with Katech and they are simple to install...
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Stock bolts on my 98 motor. It's seen 6500 to 6800 more than a few times, no issues thus far.
If you're up for the job, then there isn't any reason not to change them out. Like others have said, cheap insurance, just your time and work ethic are required.
Best of luck!
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well talked to my buddy and he agreed to free up a lift at his shop. so im ordering arp bolts for the bottom end and headers. im gonna drop it all out the bottom degrease the motor and tranny paint the valve covers and do headers cam and ls6 intake while i have it out
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well talked to my buddy and he agreed to free up a lift at his shop. so im ordering arp bolts for the bottom end and headers. im gonna drop it all out the bottom degrease the motor and tranny paint the valve covers and do headers cam and ls6 intake while i have it out
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Do you think the katech bolts are relieable upgrade to support my torquer3 LS6 intake LTs?