Description
ARP Big Block Chevy 3/8″ Wave-Loc High-Performance Rod Bolt Kit
Upgrade the connecting rod hardware in your Big Block Chevrolet engine with the ARP 3/8″ Wave-Loc High-Performance Rod Bolt Kit. Designed for select Big Block Chevy connecting rod applications requiring 3/8″ rod bolts, this kit features ARP’s Wave-Loc design for positive bolt positioning and dependable rod cap retention in performance, racing and engine rebuild applications.
ARP part number 135-6402 is officially identified as the Big Block Chevy 3/8″ Wave-Loc High-Performance Rod Bolt Kit. ARP’s official application database lists 396, 402, 409, 427, 454, 496, 502 and 572 Big Block Chevrolet engine applications, along with generic Big Block Chevy applications.
Product Features:
- ARP High-Performance Connecting Rod Bolt Kit
- Designed for Big Block Chevrolet Engines
- 3/8″ Rod Bolt Application
- Wave-Loc Rod Bolt Design
- High-Strength ARP Fastener Construction
- Designed for Connecting Rod and Rod Cap Retention
- Application-Specific Replacement Rod Bolts
- Suitable for Performance Engine Builds and Rebuilds
- Ideal for Street, High-Performance and Racing Applications
Specifications:
| Manufacturer | ARP (Automotive Racing Products) |
| Part Number | 135-6402 |
| Product Type | Connecting Rod Bolt Kit |
| Fastener Type | Rod Bolt |
| Rod Bolt Diameter | 3/8″ |
| Rod Bolt Design | Wave-Loc |
| Performance Series | High-Performance |
| Engine Family | Chevrolet Big Block |
| Fastener Location | Connecting Rod |
ARP Engine Applications:
- Chevrolet – Generic – Big Block
- Chevrolet – Big Block – 396
- Chevrolet – Big Block – 402
- Chevrolet – Big Block – 409
- Chevrolet – Big Block – 427
- Chevrolet – Big Block – 454
- Chevrolet – Big Block – 496
- Chevrolet – Big Block – 502
- Chevrolet – Big Block – 572
- Chevrolet – Big Block – Generic
Fitment Notes:
- Designed for Big Block Chevrolet connecting rod applications requiring 3/8″ rod bolts.
- ARP officially lists 396, 402, 409, 427, 454, 496, 502 and 572 Big Block Chevrolet engine applications.
- ARP also lists generic Chevrolet Big Block applications.
- Features ARP’s Wave-Loc rod bolt design for positive positioning in the connecting rod.
- This kit is specifically for connecting rods using the required 3/8″ rod bolt configuration.
- Connecting rods should be checked and resized as necessary after new rod bolts are installed.
- Verify the connecting rod and 3/8″ rod bolt configuration before installation.





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