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82 GT · 07-14-2002, 11:10 AM

I remember a few years ago, I built a WICKED 302. I installed ARP rod rods bolt for added insurance( or so I thought)
and about 3 months later, wouldn't you know, a rod bolt snapped!! It wiped out my $3000 engine!!
The speed shop that built my engine said "There's nothing I can do for ya. That stuff happens"
I was just cruising down the road when it happened too.
I've been a little skeptical of ARP ever since then. If I would have kept the factory rod bolts I would probably still have that engine today.

07-14-2002, 11:10 AM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I remember a few years ago, I built a WICKED 302. I installed ARP rod rods bolt for added insurance( or so I thought) and about 3 months later, wouldn't you know, a rod bolt snapped!! It wiped out my $3000 engine!! The speed shop that built my engine said "There's nothing I can do for ya. That stuff happens" I was just cruising down the road when it happened too. I've been a little skeptical of ARP ever since then. If I would have kept the factory rod bolts I would probably still have that engine today. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.