Harmonic Balancer Bolt Question - Stock GM Replacement or ARP ???
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I am currently doing an LS swap in my car. The motor is a 6.0 LS engine with a BTR stage 2 turbo cam, ls9 head gaskets, ARP head studs, possibly going with a FAST intake along with a 102 big mouth tb and some other goodies.
The truck balancer was removed and I am running a f-body balancer in its place.
I have read that some balancer bolts have been known to walk out? I have a ARP balancer bolt, but was thinking about just getting a stock bolt to replace with.
What do you guys recommend? Should I use the ARP bolt or go with a factory GM bolt? Is one better then the other?
Thanks!
The truck balancer was removed and I am running a f-body balancer in its place.
I have read that some balancer bolts have been known to walk out? I have a ARP balancer bolt, but was thinking about just getting a stock bolt to replace with.
What do you guys recommend? Should I use the ARP bolt or go with a factory GM bolt? Is one better then the other?
Thanks!
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I personally used an arp bolt + their provided & recommended lube, no dramas for the last 2 years. There was a bit more thread to grip with too which gives a little more peace of mind.
I wouldn't think there's anything wrong with using a factory bolt either... look at all the cars using a factory bolt... lmao! Just remember to use locktite.
I wouldn't think there's anything wrong with using a factory bolt either... look at all the cars using a factory bolt... lmao! Just remember to use locktite.
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Aftermarket bolts are better in the long run as far as cost. Jegs , Summit and SDPC have there own brands which are a little cheaper. I don't use any of the TTY bolts on my builds. Good fasteners are cheap insurance.