limits of a arp rod bolt
limits of a arp rod bolt I've got a 370 longblock never noticed till now my builder put arp 8740 rod bolts in it. Not his fault i just said throw some arp mains and rod bolts in it never specified. The thing is this motor will see 16 psi around 700-750hp with shifts limited to 6700-6800 rpm. Am I pushing my luck with these rod bolts or am I just overthinking everything?
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 24,241
Likes: 89
From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Whats wrong with those bolts? I know they have the 2000s but most here use the lower line. Most experienced builders here will tell you 67/6800 is pretty safe for stock 01-up rod bolts so I'd say you're good.
why are the 01-up rod bolts better then the 00-below bolts? also what is a safe limit for the 00 and below bolts?
I'm running k1 technologies rods I have no doubt that they are installed correctly just never really heard anything on the 8740s. I tend to over think things and expect the worse lol
Trending Topics
Correct! The greatest stress on a rod occurs right after TDC on the intake stroke when the piston changes direction and is not loaded. At this point, the stress is strictly on the cap and bolts as they are pulling the piston back down the cylinder. RPM is the enemy here...
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?
Pouria Savadkouei
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine
Verdad Gallardo
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin
Verdad Gallardo
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo They are most likely slightly larger diameter than a stock ls1 rod bolt then, and should not be anywhere near the "limit"
