ARP Fasteners ?
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ARP Fasteners ?
I have collected all the parts for my 496 build except for all new fasteners.
I plan on using ARP for everything on this motor and was wondering if anyone has had any negative experience with them or if they are still as good as they were years ago.
Thanks
I plan on using ARP for everything on this motor and was wondering if anyone has had any negative experience with them or if they are still as good as they were years ago.
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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I used ARP for main studs, oil pump, and head bolts. The rest of the bolts are pretty much all socket head capscrews from local suppliers. So far, no problems. Rockers came with the bolts so I didn't need to source those. So far, so good.
--I forgot- new rods came with ARP bolts.. Eagle 6.385 H-beams
--I forgot- new rods came with ARP bolts.. Eagle 6.385 H-beams
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OldCarBum- I ordered ARP head bolts the last time I took my 454 apart and generic Summit Racing bolts for the intake manifold and headers. The ARP bolts had a more well-polished appearance and the threads appeared to have fewer rough spots. I suspect they are still about the best you can get. I'm ordering connecting rods and all of the high end rods use ARP bolts.
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ARP all the way. Pricey...but don't even lose a seconds sleep worrying about quality.
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I use them in every diff I build, their ring gear bolts are the best out there. I use their 1/2 wheel studs when building HD rear axles, never had an issue with either. I am sure the engine bolts are the same
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As stated above I have all my motor parts; I've collected everything from the clutch to the driveshaft and now I'm researching what I need to build a strong differential and half shafts.
Do you have a web site I can visit or are you a forum vendor?
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I’ve used them in my recent bbc build. One thing I will mention is with what you buy. I ordered the complete engine kit and ended up replacing a bunch of the bolts in it. The bolts are all great quality just the length was not right for my needs. These are some of the issues.
Intake bolts too short for edelbrock air gap rpm
oil pan bolts too short for one piece gasket
valve cover bolts too short for felpro rubber gaskets
water pump bolts lacked one long enough for Stewart pump
Intake bolts too short for edelbrock air gap rpm
oil pan bolts too short for one piece gasket
valve cover bolts too short for felpro rubber gaskets
water pump bolts lacked one long enough for Stewart pump
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I’ve used them in my recent bbc build. One thing I will mention is with what you buy. I ordered the complete engine kit and ended up replacing a bunch of the bolts in it. The bolts are all great quality just the length was not right for my needs. These are some of the issues.
Intake bolts too short for edelbrock air gap rpm
oil pan bolts too short for one piece gasket
valve cover bolts too short for felpro rubber gaskets
water pump bolts lacked one long enough for Stewart pump
Intake bolts too short for edelbrock air gap rpm
oil pan bolts too short for one piece gasket
valve cover bolts too short for felpro rubber gaskets
water pump bolts lacked one long enough for Stewart pump
He said the same as you, that I am building a custom motor and that if I purchase the "kit" there will be many fasteners included in the kit I won't be able to use.
They do offer individual fasteners especially for the items you listed above.
Le Mans Master
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Besides the quality and strength of ARPs, the appearance of the bolt head itself is just awesome. Especially the 12 point heads. Those 12pt say to the world: "this is a well built engine". (Six point bolt heads says: there is a Ace Hardware up the street).
I like the look of stainless fasteners on Chevy Orange engines and I like the look of black bolts on gray aluminum engine parts.
My only gripe is the packaging. I once needed just one bolt for a project to match some others. Calling ARP to have one sent in a envelope was out of the question. Service rep said I had to go through the retailer, which I understand. Called Summit. Now I have to buy a pack of five + shpg. If you need six bolts, you have to buy ten and so on. So, I will always have spares. Excellent product. You should see their catalog.
I like the look of stainless fasteners on Chevy Orange engines and I like the look of black bolts on gray aluminum engine parts.
My only gripe is the packaging. I once needed just one bolt for a project to match some others. Calling ARP to have one sent in a envelope was out of the question. Service rep said I had to go through the retailer, which I understand. Called Summit. Now I have to buy a pack of five + shpg. If you need six bolts, you have to buy ten and so on. So, I will always have spares. Excellent product. You should see their catalog.
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ARP bolts are great. I used them all over my engine, love the black against the orange and it ties in nicely with the black L82 valve covers. They're the best head/main/rod bolts that I know of.
