Block/crank/rods/pistons for my 462 build are going to the machine shop next week for bore/hone & balance.
The I-beam rods I bought for this project were advertised as having ARP2000 bolts which I thought would be a bonus. Turned out the rods have ARP8740 bolts installed, and 16 x ARP2000 bolts were shipped with the rods in another package...so if I want to use the better bolts I will likely need to have all the rods resized
As they are now with the 8740 bolts installed, the bores measure on the low (tight) side of the range and OOR and taper is good.
Engine will have around 530HP and 600LB of torque. I plan to limit RPM to around 6000-6250.
Are the 8740 bolts sufficient at this power level/RPM, or should I invest in the machine work to upgrade to the 2000's?
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Michael
1970 Oshawa built 1 option Judge. 24 year restoration/upgrade project finally finished!
1979 Trans Am - low-buck drag car project for when I retire