Can i re-use main cap bolts?
I know there are people on here who say yes but I personally say
HELL NO!!!!!!!
the factory bolts are torque to yield and should only be used once. If you are a compleat cheap ***, at least by some new GM bolts. The next best is APR bolts and top of the line is to go main studs. I always look at it this way, "I just spent $___K on my motor, is saving $100 worth the risk of scrapping it all"
HELL NO!!!!!!!
the factory bolts are torque to yield and should only be used once. If you are a compleat cheap ***, at least by some new GM bolts. The next best is APR bolts and top of the line is to go main studs. I always look at it this way, "I just spent $___K on my motor, is saving $100 worth the risk of scrapping it all"
Originally Posted by 2001CamaroGuy
I know there are people on here who say yes but I personally say
HELL NO!!!!!!!
the factory bolts are torque to yield and should only be used once. If you are a compleat cheap ***, at least by some new GM bolts. The next best is APR bolts and top of the line is to go main studs. I always look at it this way, "I just spent $___K on my motor, is saving $100 worth the risk of scrapping it all"
HELL NO!!!!!!!
the factory bolts are torque to yield and should only be used once. If you are a compleat cheap ***, at least by some new GM bolts. The next best is APR bolts and top of the line is to go main studs. I always look at it this way, "I just spent $___K on my motor, is saving $100 worth the risk of scrapping it all"
i never understood the philosophy of spending 2k on ported heads 3k on a rotating assembly, 800 on cam, pump, chain, ect. and then wanting to go cheap on bolts and bearings
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Does ARP make a bolt kit or just the stud kit? Is there a GM part number for a complete kit for all the main bolts?
I could only find the main stud kit from arp.
Just curious as I will be going through this soon also.
thanks
I could only find the main stud kit from arp.
Just curious as I will be going through this soon also.
thanks
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HELL YES
I did this as well as many other people. The actual main cap bolts are not even torque to yield. The small ones in the side are but they are ok as long as you use a little lock-tite on them like they do from the factory.
Guys like the above will have you thinking your crank is gonna fall out, but it will be just fine even spinning over 7k.
I did this as well as many other people. The actual main cap bolts are not even torque to yield. The small ones in the side are but they are ok as long as you use a little lock-tite on them like they do from the factory.
Guys like the above will have you thinking your crank is gonna fall out, but it will be just fine even spinning over 7k.
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Originally Posted by batoutahell
Does ARP make a bolt kit or just the stud kit? Is there a GM part number for a complete kit for all the main bolts?
I could only find the main stud kit from arp.
Just curious as I will be going through this soon also.
thanks
I could only find the main stud kit from arp.
Just curious as I will be going through this soon also.
thanks
The correct way to measure any fastener is to measure bolt stretch. The main bolts are tourque to angle, but not TTY. In my opinion , it seems a little silly to try and pinch pennys on a bottom end.
Originally Posted by Brian@AP-Engineering
The correct way to measure any fastener is to measure bolt stretch. The main bolts are tourque to angle, but not TTY. In my opinion , it seems a little silly to try and pinch pennys on a bottom end.
still......used factory bolts is just not a good idea (my feeling)
