Proper bolt torque is paramount to rod strength and life.
Eagle connecting rods torque specs.
To insure optimum service please read the following.
Eagle rods are offered with a variety of different bolts.
We stnve to maintain the highest quality products and services.
Ad performance scat rod bolt torque specifications rod torque specsimportant installation instructions1 disassemble rods and thoroughly clean including bolt and beam threads to remove rust preventative.
The calculation of those values is solely up to the rod manufacturer.
Eagle has now begone switching from 5 16 rod bolts to 3 8 rod bolts for extra strength and durability.
Eagle has arp custom make bolts to our specifications.
Lbs bolt stretch bolt 7 16 arp 8740 7 1 6 arp 2000 7 16 arp l 19.
Outer main cap bolt.
Do not use torque specs for off the shelf arp bolts.
Inner main cap bolt.
The forging process forces the grain into the shape of a connecting rod resulting in a superior fatigue life.
Many aftermarket connecting rods are manufactured from 4340 steel.
It is equally important to torque properly to provide proper strength to insure the big end of the rod sizing is correct.
Each of which has a different torque requirement.
3 install rods by bringing cap and beam into alignment.
Earp machine 1 928 428 3835.
Eagle h beam connecting rods are manufactured from a two piece forging.
Beware of connecting rods that do not include torque specifications.
Improper torque will result in premature rod failure.
Aftermarket connecting rod manufacturers.
Each of which has a different torque requirement.
Eagle does not use off the shelf arp bolts.
The big end bore of the connecting rod is a stressed bore in much the same way as cylinders are on a block.
If you have aftermarket connecting rods with an arp bolt please use the chart below to contact the rod manufacturer for the stretch torque value.
Tap into place before installing bolts do not.
Eagle rods are offered with a variety of different bolts.
Proper bolt torque is paramount to rod strength and life.
Do not use torque specs for off the shelf arp bolts.
Eagle does not use off the shelf arp bolts.
Thank you for selecting eagle specialty products connecting rods.
4340 specs allow a range of different materials to achieve the desired results.
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Outer main cap bolt.
Although it is a more expensive process all eagle esp 3 d connecting rods also include higher content of nickel chrome which increases the strength fatigue life without making the connecting.