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arp rod bolt specs.help!! #1023959
07/01/11 01:30 PM
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Have 3/8 arp rod bolts i need to know what to tighten them to with i guess heavy oil.The engine only has 2500 easy miles on it,i had to take it apart.Arp wants a kit number but i know you guys can help me


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Re: arp rod bolt specs.help!! [Re: 451 D*O*D*G*E] #1023960
07/01/11 03:35 PM
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Small block with ARP Ultra Torque: 50 ft-lbs
Big block with ARP Ultra Torque: 55 ft-lbs

Stretch for both is .0060-.0065

There is not a specific 30 wt oil torque figure for either, so I would recommend checking and installing with stretch, as it is the most accurate way to achieve safe preload and can be done with oil, Ultra Torque, or steak sauce.

30 weight torque figures will generally be higher to achieve the same preload, as it is a higher viscosity lubricant, thus taking more energy to get the clamp desired. Additionally, oil can be very inconsistent, with load figures varying from bolt to bolt.

If you had to use 10w30, I would say about 65 ft-lbs for both (30% more viscosity).


My advice: stick with ARPs Ultra Torque, which is very consistent in preload production, or rely solely on stretch.

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Re: arp rod bolt specs.help!! [Re: MoparJ] #1023961
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Ok thanks alot J


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Re: arp rod bolt specs.help!! [Re: 451 D*O*D*G*E] #1023962
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I agree with MoparJ...don't use oil . Use ARP Ultra Torque about $17 a small can.

Re: arp rod bolt specs.help!! [Re: 52savoy] #1023963
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Yep that is true. A small 1.69 oz packet from arp direct is $1.74 and enough for the job on one engine.


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