ARP Main Studs & Bolts Detailed

moper said

First, thanks Dave. Sometimes research is the easy part. I know I tend to "modify and ask questions later..."

The quote...I had issues with several blocks from a local "reputable" shop after they were line bored. But that's why one checks everything. A friend is repairing a high pwered small block, built by a very well know mopar shop out west. The decks were squared, but one is .010 shorter than the other side. Plus, needed oil mods were not done. This engine lives at 6500-7000rpm. so the bearings starved and toasted, and thats when they found the pistons hitting on one bank. Nice job guys....

Always check. always.

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Yep agree with you 100% Moper! I have had the same issues. We sent out a 383 a few years back that was not to bad but the customer wanted it line bored, got it back and it was worse than before.

So I think it is a good idea to double check everything. Especially as much as stuff cost these days huh? I have dozens more horor stories too, just like most of us do .. But I really am thank full to you and others on this topic. I am not that old, but from the old schol when we built everything from scratch. We had to. I just wish that with al the money, technology etc. a few ready to order kits with the correct parts were out there. ARP needs to get it corrected. The average Joe is gonna be lost. That is why I started the post last week before I learned all this. I knew something was wrong with the post I saw from some and the issues I ran into too. I have had the same issues with oil pans, even the companies making them do not know what works and does not. They take your money but no real support is offered..

PS I just want to build and drive them, not be a parts developer too. Seems these days you got know everythng about everything even to order a darn burger and the hamburger stand.. :wack: