Post by coolchevy sun mar 28 2010 5 32 pm i am working on a customers car a 63 nova with an ls6 engine which apparently had a rod knock diagnosed.
Ls1 arp connecting rod bolts torque spec.
I need the torque specs for the rod bolts and main bolts thanks.
15 ft lb 1st sequence plus 75 degrees.
Rod bolts with part no.
Connecting rod bolts first design final pass 60 degrees.
Connecting rod bolts second design first pass 15 lb ft.
Coolant temperature gauge sensor.
Main cap side bolts.
Appropriate preloads are specified for each arp bolt.
Install fastener hand tight.
Inner main cap bolts.
These preloads can be attained in a connecting rod by applying proper torque using a torque wrench or by measuring the amount of stretch in the bolt using a stretch gauge it is known that a bolt stretches in proportion to the tension in it.
15 ft lb 1st sequence 53 degrees.
Oe rod bolts first design.
15 ft lb 1st sequence 80 degrees.
Outer main cap stud nuts.
Order some arp rod main bolts.
Apply arp ultra torque to fastener threads and the underhead of the bolt or underside of the nut.
Oe rod bolts second design.
The torque values represented here are intended to be for general information only not for specific installations.
If you have an aftermarket connecting rod with an arp bolt please use the chart below to contact the rod manufacturer for the stretch torque value.
15 ft lb 1st sequence plus 65 degrees.
Beb 1 and beb rv60 need 55 foot pounds of torque with oil and 38 foot pounds of torque with arp lube.
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Ls1 stock rod bolt torque alternatives to 15lbs 75 degrees.
Use torque wrench to install fastener to the torque value from the chart below.
94 camaro black hardtop m6.
Crankshaft balancer bolt installation pass to ensure the balancer is completely installed.
The calculation of those values is solely up to the rod manufacturer.
Connecting rod bolts second design final pass 75 degrees.