Applications
Chevrolet - Big Block 8.1L
Installation Instructions
Part Number: 235-6404 & 235-6424
Application:
CHEVY 8.1L RBK
Installation Procedure
1.
Clean and inspect all hardware prior to installation. Look
for obvious defects or shipping damages. Please call
805-339-2200 with any questions or issues.
2.
Make sure there is an adequate chamfer around the bolt
hole in the connecting rod to clear the radius under the
head of the bolt.
3.
Press the bolts into the connecting rods and install the
rod caps.
4.
Lubricate the bolt threads and the nut face with ARP
Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant.
5.
ARP recommends using the Stretch Method when
installing connecting rod bolts. Please see our catalog or
website for stretch gauge instructions. Stretch bolts to:
.008˝ - .0085˝
6.
If you do not have a stretch gauge, torque the nut to:
65 – 70 ft-lbs (94.9 Nm)
7.
The connecting rods should always be re-sized after new
rod bolts are installed.
If you have any questions or need additional information please
contact us at (805) 339-2200 or by FAX at (805) 650-0742
Automotive Racing Products
⚠ This is an automatically generated translation and unit conversion. Always refer to the original ARP instruction sheet for exact specifications. Errors may occur. 
