Hi-Perf 8740 Complete Rod Bolt Kit for Ford 2300cc Pinto

Hi-Perf 8740 Complete Rod Bolt Kit for Ford 2300cc PintoBecause factory connecting rods (or aftermarket versions of OEM rods) are used in a variety of applications from rebuilt stock motors to modified powerplants used in circle track, marine and drag racing engines including those with superchargers and or nitrous oxide injection systems ARP offers replacement rod bolts in three different models. All of them are substantially better than the stock OEM and most aftermarket bolts. For the most severe

The threads are rolled after heat-treating which gives them about 2000% better fatigue strength than most main bolts that are threaded prior to heat-treating

It is for good reason that virtually every top professional enginebuilder relies on ARP Pro Series head studs for their all-out competitionpowerplants

which is substantially stronger than the OEM bolts

They’re designed to make it as easy as possible to install a pan and seal it properly

heat-treated prior to thread rolling and machining

ARP has developed special pressure plate bolts that are applicationspecific to ensure the optimum grip length

Material: Stainless Steel

Studs are preferred by many Pro engine builders because they eliminate the chance of pinching gaskets and contribute to easier engine assembly

low-profile design

You will note that ARP studs feature a special “bullet nose” to guide the nut accurately into place

They’re nominally rated at 180

and the favoriteof leading professional engine builders in all forms of racing