limits of a arp rod bolt
11-16-2011, 10:20 PM
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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?
11-17-2011, 01:22 AM
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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.
11-17-2011, 10:07 AM
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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
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11-17-2011, 09:30 PM
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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...
