supacook2k
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Registered: 26th May 03
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what are rod bolts?
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Rileysport
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Registered: 18th Jun 04
Location: West Yorkshire
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bolts for rods 
Bolts that basically hold the con rod to the crank
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Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
Location: Leprechaun Land Drives : Zafira GSI
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these are rod bolts....
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supacook2k
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how much they cost? everyone on here seems to be getting them for there c20xe conversions. basically what do they do?
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Siberia
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the week part of an engine especially if you plan to uprate it are the conrod bolts... they'd snap when reved over 7000RPM
ARP rod bolts are much stronger and will allow you to rev to over 9000RPM...
other bits of the engine will give up at about 7800RPM
[Edited on 18-02-2005 by Siberia]
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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snap over 7000rpm?
the standard xe limit is around 6800rpm....
I'd advise ARP rod bolts if going near or above 7500 rpm...
But for the money and ease of installation they are worth the extra security on a mild engine.... if a rod bolts goes..... you'd prob see the rod out the side of the block 
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James R
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Registered: 4th Feb 03
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There's 2 per rod, then hold the cap on.
I'd say anythign over 7200rpm and you'll be pushing it. and for the £60 it's good piece of mind too.
[Edited on 18-02-2005 by j1400]
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