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Old 11-16-2017, 01:59 PM
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I'm being told that there have been some issues with the ARP rod blots being used on stock connecting rods.
I'm having an LS7 assembled, stock except for cam upgrade
Indeed there has been issues. The increased clamping force from the ARP bolts will distort the big end. Some guys get away with using them without machine work, some don’t.
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