ARP Mains studs do NOT fit

[yodasfro]

The one shortened stud is for the stud hole that leads to the oil check valve.

[Flat on my back]

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Any way of finding out just a part number for one stud...maybe cheaper than the kit? if you order X quantity.

[newt]

We put together the main stud kit ourselves, there's no ARP listing for it. The shortened stud we do ourselves as well, as there's not a standard shorter stud with the proper thread setups.

We sell these kits complete day in and day out, makes it a lot easier than piece mailing everything

http://www.034motorsport.com/product_info.php?products_id=343

[S2central.net]

Wasn't there a post elsewhere stated that the ARP main bolts from a Ford Mustang engine of some sort fitted up a treat - and were cheaper. Maybe I'm imagining that.

Paul

[terrybullwon]

We put together the main stud kit ourselves, there's no ARP listing for it. The shortened stud we do ourselves as well, as there's not a standard shorter stud with the proper thread setups.

We sell these kits complete day in and day out, makes it a lot easier than piece mailing everything
http://www.034motorsport.com/product...roducts_id=343

Not really the point here but fair play.

Arrow uk, are listing a product for the Audi 5 Clyinder that does not fit. They will have to address this problem, just going to have to shout louder so they get the point!

@Paul, i think your right. Unless we are both away with the fairys

[Faheemo]

Same problem i had.
I warned you guys about this !!!

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=282650&postcount=74

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=282650&postcount=74

[Jamo]

Same problem i had.
I warned you guys about this !!!

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=282650&postcount=74

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showpos...0&postcount=74

That you did, that's why mine have been bought from 034 also with the fact they shorten one stud.

I believe ARP are now going to redesign them with Terrybullwon.

What I don't understand is why ARP haven't got the correct design if they are making them for 034?

It's a weird and wonderful world

[mcandmar]

Wasn't there a post elsewhere stated that the ARP main bolts from a Ford Mustang engine of some sort fitted up a treat - and were cheaper. Maybe I'm imagining that.

Paul

I think MarkH used a Ford Zetec kit which were longer. AFAIK that was only for the torque plate he fitted to the bottom of the block.

[repo]

Do You guys measure, if the bearing shells stay round, when tightening these to ARP Specs?

Also, I have always used ARP thick washers and normal industrial 12.9 hex bolts. Fraction of the price of ARP, still worked like charm, even in pretty high horsepower motors.

[Pembo]

I have just ordered the component parts with washers and nuts for the main caps and will let you know how much this costs and how well they fit. If all OK I'll either get ARP to put a kit together or post the individual part numbers.

[terrybullwon]

Just to close this thread.

Still dealing with Arrow atm, they have left a very bitter taste in my mouth. Months of chasing them and getting the part numbers for them. I got some studs that i have sent on to another forum member now as mine came from 034.

Arrow seem to be very unorganised and slow. Full of promises and not much else. I will never use them again, if you can buy from some where else... Do so.

[Acidburn]

Thanks for finishing off your findings/results james, just to check what sort of power levels would you recommend these for, above 450 or below?

[terrybullwon]

Thanks for finishing off your findings/results james, just to check what sort of power levels would you recommend these for, above 450 or below?

Any there reusable so you do not have to replace the OEM bolts

The word i really wanted to put in the mix was unts

[Acidburn]

Lol cheers for the reply

d@mn i miss the old yellow smileys, these look like they've been drinking bleach