http://arp-bolts.mobi/p/tech.php?page=3
http://arp-bolts.mobi/p/tech.php?page=2
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/116 ... etch-tool/
http://arp-bolts.com/
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-tra ... r-623.html
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/precision-measuring-tools.1390/#post-44530
read the factory shop manual or connecting rod manufacturers info VERY carefully...FT LBS AND NM ARE NOT THE SAME
http://www.kylesconverter.com/torque/newton-meters-to-foot--pounds-force
IF you do some careful shopping you'll find that decent connecting rods are available at semi reasonable prices, I would insist on 7/16" ARP rod bolts and 4340 forged steel, and suggest SCAT, as a lower cost but good value connecting rod source
you'll
need accurate precision measuring tools
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/precision-measuring-tools.1390/
http://www.amazon.com/T%C3%BCrlen-Indic ... +indicator
BTW IF YOUR SEMI SKILLED AT FABRICATION, AND HAVE THE SKILL AND PATIENCE,
a $3 C clamp and a $15-$45 dial indicator some set screws and some time on a drill press and a few taps ETC.,( AFTER THINKING IT THRU CAREFULLY OF COURSE) can make you a fully functional rod bolt stretch gauge for peanuts, rather than spending the $60-to-$260 a factory produced stretch gauge commonly costs
AS AN EXAMPLE
http://www.slidewright.com/kuu-3-way-cl ... 7Aodkh0Amg
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-1 ... /overview/ $248
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-1 ... /overview/ $186
yes you can find non-name brand rod bolt stretch gauges from about $50-$80
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance- ... Id=1130494
ARP rod bolts are set up to use a stretch gauge with both ends of the bolt pre-machined for the gauge the bolt packaging from ARP,comes with the correct length the bolts are supposed to reach under the correct pre-load tension, in the instructions OR its available on their web site
youll need a good quality torque wrench
and a torque angle gauge
most guys are familiar with use of a torque wrench to tighten rod bolts to the correct preload, but while this gets you very close its not as precise as a rod bolt stretch gauge,
http://arp-bolts.mobi/p/tech.php?page=2
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/116 ... etch-tool/
http://arp-bolts.com/
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-tra ... r-623.html
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/precision-measuring-tools.1390/#post-44530
read the factory shop manual or connecting rod manufacturers info VERY carefully...FT LBS AND NM ARE NOT THE SAME
http://www.kylesconverter.com/torque/newton-meters-to-foot--pounds-force
IF you do some careful shopping you'll find that decent connecting rods are available at semi reasonable prices, I would insist on 7/16" ARP rod bolts and 4340 forged steel, and suggest SCAT, as a lower cost but good value connecting rod source
you'll
need accurate precision measuring tools
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/precision-measuring-tools.1390/
http://www.amazon.com/T%C3%BCrlen-Indic ... +indicator
BTW IF YOUR SEMI SKILLED AT FABRICATION, AND HAVE THE SKILL AND PATIENCE,
a $3 C clamp and a $15-$45 dial indicator some set screws and some time on a drill press and a few taps ETC.,( AFTER THINKING IT THRU CAREFULLY OF COURSE) can make you a fully functional rod bolt stretch gauge for peanuts, rather than spending the $60-to-$260 a factory produced stretch gauge commonly costs
AS AN EXAMPLE
http://www.slidewright.com/kuu-3-way-cl ... 7Aodkh0Amg
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-1 ... /overview/ $248
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-1 ... /overview/ $186
yes you can find non-name brand rod bolt stretch gauges from about $50-$80
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance- ... Id=1130494
ARP rod bolts are set up to use a stretch gauge with both ends of the bolt pre-machined for the gauge the bolt packaging from ARP,comes with the correct length the bolts are supposed to reach under the correct pre-load tension, in the instructions OR its available on their web site
youll need a good quality torque wrench
and a torque angle gauge
most guys are familiar with use of a torque wrench to tighten rod bolts to the correct preload, but while this gets you very close its not as precise as a rod bolt stretch gauge,
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