{"product_id":"arp-201-6303","title":"ARP Connecting Rod Bolt Kit 201-6303","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrengthen the bottom end of your BMW engine with the ARP Connecting Rod Bolt Kit 201-6303, delivering far greater clamping force and sealing than the factory fasteners. Engineered by ARP (Automotive Racing Products), this connecting rod bolt set is built to the standards demanded by high-performance and motorsport BMW builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificantly increased clamping force over OEM fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure connecting rod fastening under high RPM and load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for stroker, supercharged and turbocharged builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-usable — superior to single-use OEM torque-to-yield bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured from premium, specially heat-treated materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied by ARP (Automotive Racing Products), trusted by BMW enthusiasts worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrengthen the bottom end of your BMW M52TU \/ M52 \/ M54 \/ N20 engines with the ARP Connecting Rod Bolt Kit 201-6303, delivering far greater clamping force and sealing than the factory fasteners. Engineered by ARP (Automotive Racing Products), this connecting rod bolt set is built to the standards demanded by high-performance and motorsport BMW builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for BMW M52TU \/ M52 \/ M54 \/ N20 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificantly increased clamping force over OEM fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure connecting rod fastening under high RPM and load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for stroker, supercharged and turbocharged builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-usable — superior to single-use OEM torque-to-yield bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured from premium, specially heat-treated materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied by ARP (Automotive Racing Products), trusted by BMW enthusiasts worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ARP Pro Series Rod Bolt Kit is engineered for superior strength and reliability, making it an essential upgrade for high-performance BMW engines. Precision CNC-machined to ARP’s exacting standards, these rod bolts are designed to withstand extreme conditions, ensuring long-lasting durability and optimal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with a wide range of BMW engines, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM52\u003c\/strong\u003e (1996-1999)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM52TU\u003c\/strong\u003e (1999-2000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM54B30\u003c\/strong\u003e (2001-2006)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN20\/N26\u003c\/strong\u003e (2012-2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN54\u003c\/strong\u003e (2007-2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN55\u003c\/strong\u003e (2011-2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB46\/B48\u003c\/strong\u003e (2016+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB58\u003c\/strong\u003e (2016+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS55\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin Turbo (2015-2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard fasteners, ARP rod bolts are thread rolled after heat treatment, increasing fatigue strength by ten times over traditional methods. This advanced manufacturing process enhances durability, making these bolts ideal for high-compression and forced-induction builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure there is an adequate chamfer around the bolt hole on the connecting rod bolt hole on the connecting rod cap to clear the radius under the head of the bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003eARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant\u003c\/strong\u003e to lubricate the threads of the bolt and the under head of the bolt. Then install the bolts and tighten them them hand tight. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARP recommends using the \u003cstrong\u003eStretch Method\u003c\/strong\u003e when tightening rod bolts. Following the instructions for using a stretch gauge, \u003cstrong\u003estretch the bolts to 0.0070 - 0.0075\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you do not have a stretch gauge, torque the bolts to \u003cstrong\u003e36 ft-lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong\u003eARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connecting rods should always be re-sized after new rod bolts are installed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA log should be kept on the original non-torqued length of each bolt. 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