ARP Bolts - Head Bolts

[mcandmar]

Has anybody had any issues with the standard stretch head bolts?

I'm trying to work when and why you should change to ARPs. The non stretchiness and potential of cracking heads really scares me.

Also is there any need to upgrade the crank bearing cap bolts or are the Audi ones fine?

I've heard mention of ARP rod bolts and head bolts but no mention of the ones that hold in the crank in

[caterpillar]

i will change the cranc bearing cap bolts from 10.9 stretch to 12.8 .havent heard they break .....arp does have the kit for audi too,but expensive

[Jon441cc]

I've heard mention of ARP rod bolts and head bolts but no mention of the ones that hold in the crank in

[aelred]

The ARP head studs are torqued to 65 ft/lb, ARP do crank main bearing cap bolts for similar or slightly more than the head stud conversion.

[mcandmar]

God dammit, everytime i look at that site they have more new goodies

Thanks,

Mark.

[aelred]

I have a spare set of ARP head studs for sale if someone is interested

[Jon441cc]

Aelred ,you have a PM