Description
ARP Big Block Chevy Cast Iron OEM Head Bolt Kit
Upgrade the cylinder head hardware on your Big Block Chevrolet engine with OEM-style cast iron cylinder heads with the ARP Pro Series Head Bolt Kit. Designed for traditional Big Block Chevy applications, this kit provides high-strength ARP fasteners for secure and consistent cylinder head clamping in performance engine builds, rebuilds, restorations and racing applications.
ARP part number 235-3701 is specifically identified as the Big Block Chevy Cast Iron OEM Head Bolt Kit. ARP specifies 200,000 PSI, 7/16″ diameter head bolts for this Pro Series kit. When installed using ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant, ARP specifies tightening the bolts in three equal steps to a final torque of 80 ft-lbs.
Product Features:
- ARP Pro Series Cylinder Head Bolt Kit
- Designed for Big Block Chevrolet Engines
- Designed for OEM-Style Cast Iron Cylinder Head Applications
- 200,000 PSI Fastener Rating
- 7/16″ Diameter Head Bolts
- High-Strength ARP Fastener Construction
- Includes Washers for Proper Installation
- Designed for Secure and Consistent Cylinder Head Clamping
- Ideal for Performance Engine Builds, Rebuilds and Restorations
- Suitable for Street, High-Performance and Racing Applications
Specifications:
| Manufacturer | ARP (Automotive Racing Products) |
| Part Number | 235-3701 |
| Product Type | Cylinder Head Bolt Kit |
| Fastener Type | Bolt |
| Fastener Diameter | 7/16″ |
| Fastener Rating | 200,000 PSI |
| Cylinder Head Type | OEM-Style Cast Iron |
| Recommended Torque | 80 ft-lbs with ARP Ultra-Torque |
| Engine Family | Chevrolet Big Block |
| Fastener Location | Cylinder Head |
ARP Engine Applications:
- Chevrolet – Generic – Big Block
- Chevrolet – Big Block – Generic
Fitment Notes:
- Designed for Big Block Chevrolet applications using OEM-style cast iron cylinder heads.
- ARP officially lists this kit for generic Chevrolet Big Block applications rather than specific engine displacements.
- Uses 7/16″ diameter Pro Series cylinder head bolts rated at 200,000 PSI.
- ARP specifies using thread sealer when the cylinder head bolt threads enter a water jacket.
- For blind bolt holes, ARP specifies lubricating the threads with ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant.
- ARP specifies lubricating the underside of the bolt heads and washers with ARP Ultra-Torque.
- Tighten the bolts following the manufacturer’s recommended sequence in three equal steps to a final torque of 80 ft-lbs.
- Verify the cylinder head and engine block configuration before installation.





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