ARP (168-5501) Main Stud Kit

[DR2006RXP]

any one use ARP (168-5501) Main Stud Kit over the oem bolts?

[Chrisx88]

Ive got them on my newly rebuilt 05 RXT. I used ARP bolts in everything on motor.

[DR2006RXP]

Ive got them on my newly rebuilt 05 RXT. I used ARP bolts in everything on motor.

Did you have to hone the bottom end due to more clamping force ??

[ptscon]

Did you have to hone the bottom end due to more clamping force ??

What do you mean? I used them, didn't do anything special with anything. 3 steps to about 95 ft-lb with the lube.

[DR2006RXP]

What do you mean? I used them, didn't do anything special with anything. 3 steps to about 95 ft-lb with the lube.

This kit is not the head stud kit, they are the bottom bolts that hold the bottom half of the engine hence the lower torque , that’s why I asked if any one has used them before, I never noticed they had this kit available .

[tiderider]

This kit is not the head stud kit, they are the bottom bolts that hold the bottom half of the engine hence the lower torque , that’s why I asked if any one has used them before, I never noticed they had this kit available .

It really doesn't make a difference with replacing the main bolts with ARP
YES, to the head studs.
The stock main bottom end bolts (8x bolts) are more then sufficient and reusable.
I once tried the ARP connecting rod bolts, it distorted the large connecting rod end so I used the stock bolts, instead of honing the large ends, which again are more then adequate but not reusable..

[DR2006RXP]

It really doesn't make a difference with replacing the main bolts with ARP
YES, to the head studs.
The stock main bottom end bolts (8x bolts) are more then sufficient and reusable.
I once tried the ARP connecting rod bolts, it distorted the large connecting rod end so I used the stock bolts, instead of honing the large ends, which again are more then adequate but not reusable..

So in other words it’s just an overkill .

[ptscon]

This kit is not the head stud kit, they are the bottom bolts that hold the bottom half of the engine hence the lower torque , that’s why I asked if any one has used them before, I never noticed they had this kit available .

Ah ok misread that, their not stretch bolts so I never even though of looking at aftermarket for those. Good to know something is available.

[Slow 91]

many times they distort and you will have to align hone. Only way to know is to install bearings, torque and use a dial bore gauge to check for out of roundness.

[DR2006RXP]

many times they distort and you will have to align hone. Only way to know is to install bearings, torque and use a dial bore gauge to check for out of roundness.

Stock it is then .