rod bolt replacment?

stephen4785

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I hear some people tell me that the rod bolts in 302's are pretty week and need to be replaced.Some other people tell me theve never had a problem with there moded motors.Iv got an older style 302 with a cam,351w heads,intake,carb ,ign.,flat pistons.Not a wild motor but better than stock.Any suggestions?

 

65ShelbyClone

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They are cheap insurance. If you never spin your engine over 4500rpm, then stock will be fine since they are grade 8. However, its not something you want to have a "problem" with and ARP bolts are reasonably inexpensive. Just one less thing to break if you do upgrade.

 

jaidedeye

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how much work is involved to replace the rod bolts? can you pull the oil pan with the motor in the car? im going s/c soon and i want arp bolts.

 

stephen4785

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Im thinking it justy depends on what year mustang you got.On my 65 theres a bar underneath the pan and you can remove it with two bolts.If youve got a k member then I dont think you could

 

stephen4785

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Well I just learned that if you replace the rod bolts you have to get your rods resized.Which for me costed 95$

 

Rick 91GT

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stephen4785 said:

Well I just learned that if you replace the rod bolts you have to get your rods resized.Which for me costed 95$

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Yes a re-size is the correct way....