rod bolt torque specs

[goldgp]

Is the torque spec for a series 3 rod cap bolt the same as series 2?If not, what is it.Can't find that info anywhere.

Thanks.

[goldgp]

Bump...

Damn hames manual doesnt even list it.

[goldgp]

Bump...I know someone has run across this.

[dezebe1]

20 lb ft + 50 degrees, are you using new bolts??? They are torque to yeild

[dezebe1]

Thats right from GM service info

[goldgp]

Yes, new bolts.I know thats the specs for series 2 rods, but ive got series 3.Is it the same.I know the bolts are physicaly different.

[dezebe1]

I looked it up for a 05 grand prix so it's series III

[goldgp]

Stock bolts on the rods, bought arp rod bolts,but bought series 3 rods as an afterthought.(from zzp)

[dezebe1]

if your using ARP its 55ft-lbs for l67 rods or 45ft-lbs for l32 rods

[dezebe1]

are you using stock bolts or ARP rod bolts??

[goldgp]

Well cool, thank you very much.Project is resumed then.

[goldgp]

If the arp bolts have different specs fron 2 to 3, why wouldn't the factory ones?That's my question.

[dezebe1]

Good question, might have to do with the way the rod cap is machined, but as far as a definitive answer, you might try calling Intense Racing or ZZP, i can only speculate

[goldgp]

True,well thanks again.Wish billboost would comment on this, this would be a laughable question to him.lol