Can the stock main bolts be reused?

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Feb 21, 2005 | 05:23 PM

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Can the stock main bolts be reused?

I'm having an engine built and I have heard conflicting info. on re-using the stock main bolts. Is this normal practice or should I buy new gm ones.
It's a forged 348ci

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Feb 21, 2005 | 05:37 PM

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No, they are torque to yeild bolts, buy new ones from GM or get some reusable ARP main bolts. Same goes for the rod and head bolts.

Feb 21, 2005 | 05:51 PM

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No, they are torque to yeild bolts, buy new ones from GM or get some reusable ARP main bolts. Same goes for the rod and head bolts.

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Feb 21, 2005 | 07:43 PM

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Hell, i did not know that. Thanks, I was about to screw up.

Feb 21, 2005 | 07:51 PM

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why anyone would build up a motor and use stock oem bolts is beyond me

. full ARP hardware here.

Feb 21, 2005 | 07:57 PM

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Big Mike had stock bolts (head and main) along with a stock crank in his 346, and it held together for repeated 300 shot poundings. I think the design of the engine/bolt placement is more of a factor than bolt grade, not saying bolt grade isn't important though.