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.

 

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?

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

i read it too fast. yeah, says rod.

 

yeah yeah, you're just jealous

 

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.