{"id":4849875288142,"title":"ARP 256-6301 Ford Rod Bolt Kit Pro Series 4.6\/5.4L Modular","handle":"arp256-6301","description":"\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;\"\u003eThis ARP 256-6301 Ford Pro Series Rod Bolt Kit is for 4.6L and 5.4L Modular engines. It comes with 12-Point ARP2000 alloy bolts that are 220,000 psi. This is TWICE the fatigue life of 8740 Chromoly Steel! Sold as a set of 16.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eARP 256-6301 Ford Modular 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=\"color: black; 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;\"\u003e4.6L and 5.4L Ford Modular Engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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;\"\u003eTECH NOTES: ROD BOLTS\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 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\" 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;\"\u003eWhen the crank rotates, the big end of the connecting rod essentially becomes oval-shaped and the rod bolts bend. 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\/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 256-6301 Ford Modular Rod Bolt Kit is perfect for that application!\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;\"\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\" 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;\"\u003eMoreover, 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":"2020-10-08T16:54:46-05:00","created_at":"2020-10-08T16:54:46-05:00","vendor":"ARP","type":"Connecting Rod Bolts","tags":["ARP","Cap Retention Style: Cap screw","Connecting Rod Bolt Material: ARP2000 alloy","Connecting Rod Manufacturer: Stock","Engine Size and Year: 4.6L \/ 281 1992-10","Engine Size and Year: 5.4L \/ 330 1997-10","Fastener Yield Strength (psi): 200000 psi","Make: Ford","Modular","Nuts Included: No","Quantity: Sold as a set of 16.","Rod Bolt Head Style: E","Rod Bolt Kit","Rod Bolt Nut Style: 12-point"],"price":14199,"price_min":14199,"price_max":14199,"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":32666725613646,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ARP256-6301","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"ARP 256-6301 Ford Rod Bolt Kit Pro Series 4.6\/5.4L Modular","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":14199,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"672036036508","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ARP256-6301_8b48608d-3573-4dba-8a83-af260e36fc90.jpg?v=1602249805"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ARP256-6301_8b48608d-3573-4dba-8a83-af260e36fc90.jpg?v=1602249805","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"ARP 256-6301 Ford Connecting Rod Bolt Pro Series Kit, for 4.6L and 5.4L Modular engines, ARP2000, 220,000 PSI, 12-Point Head","id":8032075317326,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.606,"height":900,"width":545,"src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ARP256-6301_8b48608d-3573-4dba-8a83-af260e36fc90.jpg?v=1602249805"},"aspect_ratio":0.606,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.winnerscircle.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/ARP256-6301_8b48608d-3573-4dba-8a83-af260e36fc90.jpg?v=1602249805","width":545}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\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;\"\u003eThis ARP 256-6301 Ford Pro Series Rod Bolt Kit is for 4.6L and 5.4L Modular engines. It comes with 12-Point ARP2000 alloy bolts that are 220,000 psi. This is TWICE the fatigue life of 8740 Chromoly Steel! Sold as a set of 16.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eARP 256-6301 Ford Modular 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=\"color: black; 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;\"\u003e4.6L and 5.4L Ford Modular Engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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;\"\u003eTECH NOTES: ROD BOLTS\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 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\" 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;\"\u003eWhen the crank rotates, the big end of the connecting rod essentially becomes oval-shaped and the rod bolts bend. 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\/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 256-6301 Ford Modular Rod Bolt Kit is perfect for that application!\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;\"\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\" 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;\"\u003eMoreover, 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"}