ARP Big Block Chevy 7/16″ Rod Bolt Kit

ARP Big Block Chevy 7/16″ Rod Bolt Kit

Upgrade the connecting rod hardware in your Big Block Chevrolet engine with the ARP 7/16″ Rod Bolt Kit. Designed for select factory-style Big Block Chevy connecting rods using 7/16″ rod bolts, this kit provides high-strength ARP fasteners for dependable connecting rod and rod cap retention in performance engine builds, rebuilds and racing applications.

ARP part number 135-6001 is officially identified as the Big Block Chevy 7/16″ Rod Bolt Kit. ARP’s application database lists the kit under Big Block Chevrolet applications including 396, 402, 409, 427, 454, 496, 502 and 572. ARP’s installation instructions specifically identify the rod application as Chevrolet 454-502 CID V8 with 7/16″ diameter rod bolts.

Product Features:

• ARP Connecting Rod Bolt Kit
• Designed for Big Block Chevrolet Engines
• 7/16″ Diameter Rod Bolt Application
• Press-Fit Rod Bolt Design
• High-Strength ARP Fastener Construction
• Designed for Connecting Rod and Rod Cap Retention
• ARP Recommends the Stretch Method for Installation
• Suitable for Performance Engine Builds and Rebuilds
• Ideal for Street, High-Performance and Racing Applications

Specifications:

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:

• 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.
• ARP’s installation instructions specifically identify this kit for Chevrolet 454-502 CID V8 applications using 7/16″ diameter rod bolts.
• This is a press-fit connecting rod bolt kit.
• ARP recommends using the stretch method when tightening the connecting rod bolts.
• Recommended rod bolt stretch is 0.0060″ to 0.0065″.
• If a stretch gauge is unavailable, ARP specifies 80 ft-lbs using ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant.
• ARP notes that the factory rod cap spot face may require resurfacing so the nuts sit flat without contacting the cap radius.
• ARP specifies that connecting rods should always be resized after new rod bolts are installed.
• Verify the connecting rods use the required 7/16″ rod bolt configuration before installation.