Rod Bolt Contreversy!
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I am really stumped, I have searched numerous threads and i really want to know what rod bolt everyone is using, i'm leaning toward arp, i just need to know if resizing the rod is and issue or if just a direct bolt in, there is too much 50/50 replies for me to make my final decision
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If you check the rod bores after torquing to the desired spec with ARPs then you'll know if they need to be resized or not. However, this requires removing the rods from the motor. That'll be the only way you'll know for sure.
Others have just installed the ARPs to the desired torque spec and that's it and have done well.
It all depends on what will let you rest comfortably at night.
Others have just installed the ARPs to the desired torque spec and that's it and have done well.
It all depends on what will let you rest comfortably at night.
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I didnt check the clearance. I wasnt going to take the rods out and have them resized so it didnt matter. I installed a new set of bearings. All is still good. Turning the crap out of it. Run every week end. Over 7000 rpms each pass.
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Originally Posted by LS1INSIDE
it's an 02' motor with the ls6 block, I remember someone saying that the 01+ models had better designed bolts is this true.
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i put in arps bolts. I have about 2k miles on it and 20 passes or so. s oem up to 7k. and some 7k street driving. My clearances were about .0015-.0020" after the arp bolts. a bout the same as before. T hat doesnt mean the rod isnt misshapped but i felt a bit better.
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