Bottom end bolts, OEM or ARP?


#1

The Savannah guy that is going to build my bottom end says buy ARP bolts for main and con rods. The guys at E30 tech say that OEM bolts are fine. The main bolts can be reused because they are not torque to yield, but do replace the rod bolts. Agree or disagree?

Although I’ve learned a lot this year, I’m not up for rebuilding a bottom end. It would take me several tries to get it right, and I want it to be exactly right the first time. The good news is that the shop is going to let me be part of the build.


#2

Either is fine. The advantage of ARP for the rods is that they can be reused.