Does anyone know the thread and bolt size, as well as thread type. Building a LLY Built and want to put ARP studs on the rods.
LLY: LLY Rod Bolts
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New stock set is 70.00 shipped in the US. Hate to see what Arp would charge to make a set of one off's for something that does not let go before the rod does.
I was told they do, just looking for the information for my builder, any help would be appreciated.
If your builder is asking to put ARP rod bolts in stock rods because he thinks thats what it needs, tell him to put down his "how to build a small block chevy" book, and find a builder that actually knows about duramax's..
Sorry, guys I mislead you, main crank bolts, I misread the text he had sent. Don't worry figured it out.
Considered Carillos but for the cost and the amount of hp I'm looking for not worth the extra money. Will have about $10K in the engine when it's complete.
Im' just curious, what are you doing that costs $10K and does not need aftermarket rods?
New oversized Variable Vane Turbo, new pistons, balancing and blue printing, rebuilt & ported cylinder heads, new cam, ARP studs top and bottom, block machined and decked, 50% over nozzles, I maybe missing somethings.
From the research I had done in the past 600hp is about the max for stock rod's, that's what we are aiming for on this build. The next engine we build will have even more goodie's
From the research I had done in the past 600hp is about the max for stock rod's, that's what we are aiming for on this build. The next engine we build will have even more goodie's
It adds up quick, 10K doesn't seem
Like a whole lot considering I spent over 6K on a stock overhaul
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Its your engine, but if I were in your shoes and trying to keep cost down I would hold off on the heads for now and do rods instead. Your built engine is going to be no stronger than stock if you dont. Also you can make way over 600 HP with stock heads but not with stock rods.
Yeah, you're missing [aftermarket] rods.
Honestly, why would you ever waste your time and money building a duramax without at least putting LBZ rods in it. Your fancy "balance/blueprint job", big injectors, new pistons, block machining, cam, arp studs, ported heads arent gonna do much when all your rods are bent.
ALL of the parts that you mention...you dont need any of them. Because you can bend stock rods with stock heads, cam, injectors, and main bolts.... Thats like building a 900hp motor and then running a stock trans.
Its your truck, and your money, but I think everyone else in this thread will agree with me on this.
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Hell I'm running stock main bolts stock cam stock heads. Just rods pistons and balanced and head studs. 30% over injectors and a few changes on turbo setups. You can always add the heads later the rods will be a bitch and cost a lot more down the road in parts and labor.
The engine builder wanted me to do the rod's, I'm considering the option but $2k more for carillo's I'm starting to have engine heart burn. Oh well its only money