ARP Small Block Chevy 350 Rod Bolts

ARP Small Block Chevy 350 Rod Bolts

Upgrade the connecting rod hardware in your Small Block Chevrolet engine with the ARP Small Block Chevy 350 Rod Bolts. Designed for large-journal Small Block Chevy connecting rod applications, these high-strength ARP fasteners provide dependable connecting rod and rod cap retention for performance engine builds, rebuilds and racing applications.

ARP part number 134-6023 is identified as a Small Block Chevy 350 Rod Bolt Kit. ARP’s official installation instructions cover part numbers 134-6003 and 134-6023 and specify them for Chevrolet 305-350 large-journal and 409 V8 applications. The rod bolts use a press-fit installation, and ARP recommends tightening them using the stretch method.

Product Features:

• ARP Connecting Rod Bolts
• Designed for Small Block Chevrolet Applications
• Designed for Large-Journal Connecting Rod Applications
• 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 – Small Block – 350

Fitment Notes:

• Designed for Small Block Chevrolet 350 connecting rod applications.
• ARP’s installation instructions group 134-6023 with 134-6003 and identify the application family as Chevrolet 305-350 large-journal and 409 V8.
• For catalog fitment, this specific 134-6023 kit should be treated as a Small Block Chevy 350 rod bolt application rather than automatically assigning every engine covered by the shared instruction sheet.
• 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 shows permanent deformation or has increased more than 0.001″ from its original non-torqued length.