ARP rod bolt install???
 

Im doing a budget LS/Vtec, and it seems as if the biggest weakness is the factory B18A/B rod bolts.

How would I go about installing ARP's?

I searched here and honda-tech (worthless but worth the shot I suppose) and found nothing.

Thanks for the info in advance.

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

get a spare nut or two. jam them together on the head side of the stud threads. install until whatever arp recommends. finish installing head. torque to what, 80 ft lbs using arp washers and arp lube?

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

I think you may have head studs confused with the connecting rod bolts that I am asking about.........?

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

Did you even read what the ---- he said?

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

you buy them, put them on, proper pre-load. It's really that simple

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

I installed ARP rod bolts in a LS. they install just like OEM bolts, I was told by a buddy too freeze them before u installed them so i did then tq them too spec and re-tq them the next day.

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

i read it too fast. yeah, says rod.

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

Also says bolt. You missed 2 out of 3 words in the title, fail.

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

yeah yeah, you're just jealous

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

get a hot plate, $8 from Walmart.

rod bolts in the freezer overnight.

Heat the rod end on the hot plate, remove and insert the frozen rod bolts.

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

Is it possible for me to put them in without pulling the rod/pistons out of the block?

I know this is kind of ghetto, but I am on a tight budget with this.

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

Last one I did I didnt need to freeze or heat anthing they were a tight fit but with lithium great and a rubber mallet that pushed though. Torques them AS IN ROD BOLTS to 27lbs I thin of was in inch lbs.....NEVER MIND ME I only work mostly on H and K's..........Yeah YEah Yeah FAKLAD of FAHLAD people who say this are broke and on the bandwagon for acceptance. Hense the whole Hondata discussion


---- your opinion JD and Wafflesincars and JD again and all the other homosexuals that say Hondata is gay..FRONT RUNNERS for a reason not second STRING.....Ok enought of the the Bull.......FAHLAD at this point

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

DRUNK HERE but still the truth

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

nope, gotta break the motor down.

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

Yes you can installe them without removing the pistons/rods from the bore.

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

How is pulling the motor going to cost you money?

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

it's going to cost him when he has to pay someone to fix what he broke in the first place by doing it himself and not actually knowing what to do....did that make sense??

Re: ARP rod bolt install???
 

Sure does.