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Old 02-28-2008, 09:44 PM
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What rod bolts should I be using for my LT1 Build? The rods are new stock LT1 Rods.
Old 02-28-2008, 10:25 PM
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You cant go wrong with ARP. PN # 134-6005 is the lt1/lt4 set.
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Are rod bolts a weak point in LT1s like LS1s? I haven't heard of as / too many LT1 rod bolt mishaps.
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Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg
Are rod bolts a weak point in LT1s like LS1s? I haven't heard of as / too many LT1 rod bolt mishaps.
dude? i think you jsut answered your own question? lol
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^ lol, basicly
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Originally Posted by Pro_built7
dude? i think you jsut answered your own question? lol
Sounds good to me then.
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ARP rodbolts=cheap insurance
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Originally Posted by 94'BLKBRD
ARP rodbolts=cheap insurance
Thats the way I see it.
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kind of a newb question i guess but how much would the average shop charge to change out the rod bolts? i was told that was really the weakest point and i would like to start spinning my motor above 6000rpms (safely)

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