When i go to install the ARP rod bolts, should i remove the sleeve in the cap before installing them.. Or leave the sleeve in?

thanks

 

The sleeve had to come out with my Katech rod bolts, pretty sure it would be the same for ARP.

 

I don't think the bolt will even go in with the sleeve still in there. Like stated above, for my Katechs I tapped the sleeve out, had to. If your ARP bolts will fit WITH the sleeve, I would call ARP and ask to make sure.

 

TTT..

 

Yes pull them I just did mine last week. Just use some visegrips and thread the old bolt back in about 4-3 threads and wiggle it out.

 

what are rod bolts...i hear everyone talking about needing to replace them when getting to ALOT of power...

 

Connected to each piston is a "Rod". These rods are connected to the crank by two bolts. The bottom section of the rod is a semi circle that lays onto the crank (rod bearings) the other part of the rod comes up from the bottom of the crank and is bolted onto the top of the rod completing the circle and securing the rod to the crank. At high RPM the stock bolts are rumored to be weak and can let loose which will turn your engine to

 

Do you have to remove the engine to instal these?I plan to run 6300 maybe a tad higher once i put the cam in.Just wondering if i gotta pull the motor to upgrade these.I don't want my motor to turn into a time bomb.

 

I dont know how much easier it would be to do them in the truck. You have to drop the cross memeber (which I think will completly screw up your alignment), then drop the oil pan and replace ta couple then spin the crank, replace a couple more. They have to be torqued as well. Most do these while they have the engine out doing other upgrades. They are cheap insurance. I'm sure a few guys have spun up to 7K rpm on stock rod bolts. It's like pulling the arm on a slot machine, you may hit the jackpot I did mine while on an engine stand. Cake!

 

i run my engine to 6200rpm with my cam and the engine has 80000 miles on it and still running strong.... i figure if the bolts snap ill get a 6.0l but with my next cam swap sometime i may replace them then...who knows...