ARP BB Chevy 396-427 Wave-Loc Hi-Perf Rod Bolts

ARP Big Block Chevy 396-427 Wave-Loc High-Performance Rod Bolts

Upgrade the connecting rod hardware in your Big Block Chevrolet engine with the ARP Wave-Loc High-Performance Rod Bolts. Designed specifically for select early Big Block Chevy applications, these high-strength ARP fasteners feature ARP’s Wave-Loc design for secure positioning in the connecting rod and dependable rod cap retention in performance, racing and engine rebuild applications.

ARP part number 135-6422 is officially identified as the Big Block Chevy 396-427 Wave-Loc High-Performance Rod Bolt Kit. ARP specifically lists the 396, 402, 409 and 427 Big Block Chevrolet engine applications for this part number. This is a press-fit rod bolt design, and ARP recommends using the stretch method for proper installation.

Product Features:

• ARP High-Performance Connecting Rod Bolts
• Designed for Select Big Block Chevrolet Engines
• Fits Chevrolet 396 Big Block Applications
• Fits Chevrolet 402 Big Block Applications
• Fits Chevrolet 409 Big Block Applications
• Fits Chevrolet 427 Big Block Applications
• Wave-Loc Rod Bolt Design
• Press-Fit Rod Bolt Installation
• High-Strength ARP Fastener Construction
• Designed for Connecting Rod and Rod Cap Retention
• ARP Recommends the Stretch Method for Installation
• Suitable for Performance, Racing and Engine Rebuild Applications

Specifications:

ARP Engine Applications:

• Chevrolet – Big Block – 396
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 402
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 409
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 427

Fitment Notes:

• ARP officially lists this specific kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396, 402, 409 and 427 engine applications.
• Unlike ARP 135-6402, ARP 135-6422 is not broadly listed for 454, 496, 502 or 572 Big Block applications.
• Features ARP’s Wave-Loc high-performance rod bolt design.
• Uses a press-fit installation into the connecting rods.
• ARP recommends using the stretch method when tightening the rod bolts.
• Recommended rod bolt stretch is 0.0055″ to 0.0060″.
• If a stretch gauge is unavailable, ARP specifies 55 ft-lbs using ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant.
• ARP specifies that the connecting rods should always be resized after new rod bolts are installed.
• ARP recommends replacing any rod bolt that has permanent deformation or has increased in its non-torqued length by more than 0.001″.
• Verify the connecting rod configuration before installation.