STREET/RACE Issue 2, Spring 2018 | Page 48

Rock-Solid Bottom Ends! ARP Fasteners Help You Build Stronger Engines MAIN STUDS & BOLTS There are many advantages to securing main caps with high strength 190,000 psi studs and bolt, including reducing crankshaft flex, eliminating cap “walk” and fretting. Threads are rolled after heat treating, so their fatigue strength is up to 10-times greater than ordinary fasteners. ROD BOLTS Most leading connecting rod manufacturers use ARP fasteners because they’re simply the best. And you can up the amount of punishment your engine can take by upgrading to ARP2000™ and stronger alloy fasteners. For OEM rebuilds you should replace factory TTY bolts with ARP rod bolts for an extra margin of safety. PAN STUDS These polished stainless steel studs are not called upon to hold the bottom-end together, but they sure make it easy to perform maintenance. The special “nut starter” nose guides gaskets and pan rails accurately into position, and close-wrenching 12-point nuts provide ample clearance in close quarters. TECH TIP To eliminate preload scatter and get between 95-100% of the desired preload on the first pull use ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Lubricant. And don’t forget to put it on the underside of the head for best results. 800-826-3045 w w w. a r 48 p - b o l t STREETRACE s. co m (800) 208-1755 Meziere.com Water Pumps • Starters • Flexplates all crafted in the U.S.A. Get a FREE copy of the new 2017 catalog online