{"id":4849823776846,"title":"ARP 104-6005 Volkswagen Rod Bolt Kit - Fits Formula Vee","handle":"arp104-6005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eThis ARP 104-6005 Volkswagen High Performance Rod Bolt Kit is for a Formula Vee engine. It comes with 9mm 8740 Chromoly Steel bolts that are 200,000 psi (which is up to 5X stronger than stock)! Sold as a set of 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eARP 104-6005 Volkswagen Rod Bolt Kit Fits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eFormula Vee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eTECH NOTE: ROD BOLTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe most important fasteners in any engine are the connecting rod bolts! They hold the key to the entire rotating assembly. A broken bolt will lead to catastrophic engine failure. As you can imagine, the most critical joint is where the connecting rod halves mate. The rod bolts must support the primary tension loads caused by each rotation (or cycle) of the crankshaft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eWhen the crank rotates, the big end of the connecting rod essentially becomes oval-shaped and the rod bolts bend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e As the crankshaft continues to rotate, the rod becomes round again. With alternating tension loads and cyclic bending of the bolts, it is very important to install fasteners that are able to exert a clamping force greater than the load imposed upon the joint (tension).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe ARP 104-6005 Volkswagen Rod Bolt Kit is perfect for that application!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn addition to using a rod bolt with sufficient strength to withstand the loads placed upon it, it is absolutely imperative that the bolts be properly tightened. The preferred method of monitoring the correct amount of tension is through use of a stretch gauge. This is far more accurate than using a torque wrench.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003e Moreover, through subsequently checking the rod bolts length at tear downs, it is possible to determine if it has been stressed beyond safe limits and must be replaced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-10-08T16:27:18-05:00","created_at":"2020-10-08T16:27:19-05:00","vendor":"ARP","type":"Connecting Rod Bolts","tags":["ARP","Cap Retention Style: Cap screw","Connecting Rod Bolt Material: 8740 chromoly steel","Connecting Rod Manufacturer: Stock","Engine Size and Year: 1.2L \/ 1192cc 1954-66","Engine Size and Year: 1.3L \/ 1285cc 1966-66","Engine Size and Year: 1.5L \/ 1457cc 1967-69","Fastener Yield Strength (psi): 180000 psi","Make: Volkswagen","Nuts Included: No","Quantity: Sold as a set of 8.","Rod Bolt Head Style: E","Wrench Diameter: 3\/8 in."],"price":6999,"price_min":6999,"price_max":6999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32666448396366,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ARP104-6005","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"ARP 104-6005 Volkswagen Rod Bolt Kit - Fits Formula Vee","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":6999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"672036000585","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ARP104-6005_3259290c-fb6d-43eb-941d-bc16589826cc.jpg?v=1602248534"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ARP104-6005_3259290c-fb6d-43eb-941d-bc16589826cc.jpg?v=1602248534","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"ARP 104-6005 Volkswagen Connecting Rod Bolt High Performance Kit, for Formula Vee, 8740 Chromoly Steel, 200,000 PSI. 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Sold as a set of 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eARP 104-6005 Volkswagen Rod Bolt Kit Fits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eFormula Vee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eTECH NOTE: ROD BOLTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe most important fasteners in any engine are the connecting rod bolts! They hold the key to the entire rotating assembly. A broken bolt will lead to catastrophic engine failure. As you can imagine, the most critical joint is where the connecting rod halves mate. The rod bolts must support the primary tension loads caused by each rotation (or cycle) of the crankshaft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eWhen the crank rotates, the big end of the connecting rod essentially becomes oval-shaped and the rod bolts bend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e As the crankshaft continues to rotate, the rod becomes round again. With alternating tension loads and cyclic bending of the bolts, it is very important to install fasteners that are able to exert a clamping force greater than the load imposed upon the joint (tension).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe ARP 104-6005 Volkswagen Rod Bolt Kit is perfect for that application!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn addition to using a rod bolt with sufficient strength to withstand the loads placed upon it, it is absolutely imperative that the bolts be properly tightened. The preferred method of monitoring the correct amount of tension is through use of a stretch gauge. This is far more accurate than using a torque wrench.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"\u003e Moreover, through subsequently checking the rod bolts length at tear downs, it is possible to determine if it has been stressed beyond safe limits and must be replaced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}