ARP Exhaust Fasteners
Properly securing headers and eliminating exhaust leaks is of primary concern to racers and car enthusiasts alike. Noted fastener manufacturer ARP has developed a number of efficient solutions for the task at hand. These include a series of application-specific kits for most popular engines, plus “universal” kits to cover the rest. Stud kits —which have
Gator Fasteners from Summit Racing Equipment
Keep things together in your Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel with Gator Fasteners head studs, main cap studs, and rod bolts. Made from 8740 chromoly steel, the fasteners are heat-treated before the threads are rolled. That provides optimum fatigue strength. The fasteners are also centerless ground for dimensional accuracy and a secure fit. Heavy-Duty Head
ARP Named HRIA Business of the Year
The Hot Rod Industry Alliance council of SEMA named Automotive Racing Products, Inc. (ARP) as its 2023 Business of the Year at the HRIA reception held in conjunction with the SEMA Show. ARP was recognized not only for manufacturing the premium grade fasteners employed by many leading engine builders, car builders and race teams, but for
ARP Expands Harmonic Balancer Bolt Lineup
Factory harmonic damper bolts are an area of concern for racers and performance enthusiasts for two reasons. First is the bolt’s ability to sustain the necessary clamping force when subjected to high RPM crankshaft flexing and twisting. A second consideration is the extra abuse that comes from rotating the crank manually when adjusting valve lash,
Accessory Stud Kits From ARP
All ARP fasteners are manufactured in-house at California facilities to the industry’s highest standards.
ARP2000 Head Stud Kit for the Duramax 6.6L L5P
All ARP2000 studs are centerless ground, heat treated prior to thread rolling and machining, nominally rated at 220,000 psi tensile strength and are reusable as compared to the OEM Torque to Yield (TTY) head bolts.
Diesel Fasteners: Is The Competition Growing?
As many of you know, under higher combustion pressure, having your cylinder head(s) effectively clamp down the block surface is absolutely critical. Therefore, choosing a brand of head stud that you trust to get the job done is just as important.
ARP Head Stud Kits for Big Block Chevy
Manufactured from premium grade 8740 steel and heat-treated to 190,000 psi tensile strength, they are ideally suited for many engine combinations.
Facts About Fasteners
Though fasteners are often taken for granted, using quality, high-performance studs and bolts can provide engine builders with important insurance toward long-term reliability.
ARP Now Sponsoring AMBR Awards
Automotive Racing Products, Inc. (ARP) has taken over sponsorship of the prestigious AMBR (America’s Most Beautiful Roadster) award, beginning with the 2020 edition of the nation’s premier hot rod show. Additionally, the manufacturer of high performance fasteners has gotten behind the Al Slonaker Memorial Award. Named after the founder of the famed Oakland Roadster Show,
ARP Named Title Sponsor of Master of Motors’ Early Iron Class
JE Pistons has announced Automotive Racing Products (ARP) has come onboard for the 2020 AMSOIL Masters of Motors presented by JE Pistons event as the title sponsor of the Early Iron class. “ARP got its start producing high-quality fasteners for engine building and we are very excited to support our core demographic through the Masters of
ARP 2.8L Duramax Head Stud Kit
Affectionately known as the “Mini-Duramax,” the potent 2.8L turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel engine has become a popular option. This has given rise to the aftermarket developing many power-enhancements designed to increase the 2.8’s performance such as ARP’s more robust head studs.
Installing Connecting Rod Fasteners—Tips And Tricks To Get It Right
There is perhaps no more important component contained in the internal combustion engine than the connecting rod fastener. Regardless of whether a particular connecting rod uses a bolt/nut arrangement, or a capscrew configuration, the connecting rod fastener’s performance is critical. Understanding the details for proper installation is important for veteran engine builders and first-timers alike.
ARP Metric Bolts
ARP has expanded its selection of bulk metric bolts to cover sizes from tiny M6 with a 12mm underhead length to a big M12 x 100mmn UHL offering.
ARP 2017 Catalog
Automotive Racing Products, Inc. has just published its new 128-page full color catalog for 2017. It contains over 4,500 fastener kit part numbers, including many new ones.
Head Gaskets and Fasteners
The relationship between head gaskets and head bolts is an intimate one. The clamping load applied by the head bolts is what allows the head gasket to maintain its seal. For this marriage to last, there has to be constant tension – not too much, otherwise the bolts may stretch or break, and not too
ARP Main Stud Kits
Industry leading fastener manufacturer ARP has recently released a dozen main stud kits for OEM and aftermarket applications, as well as high performance main bolt kits. Notable among these are kits for the new Dart LS Next block, as well as Dart SHP small block Chevy and Ford engines. ARP’s Pro Series studs and bolts
Gaskets, Seals, Sealants and Fasteners
The factors that typically cause a gasket to fail include age, heat, thermal expansion, abrasion, pressure, vibration, corrosion, material breakdown or poor design. Some gaskets go the distance and others do not. With head gaskets, problems like detonation and engine overheating can damage the gasket very quickly, causing an otherwise good gasket to crack or
First-of-its-Kind Compound-Turbo L5P Duramax Engine
While incredibly rewarding, nothing about this L5P Duramax build was easy for Lead Foot Diesel Performance – everything was custom or a first. From the billet crank to the one-off compound turbos, this L5P Duramax is impressive. Check it out!
Dyers NL Series Connecting Rods
Dyers’ connecting rods are manufactured from 300M steel forgings. The NL Series is lighter than the current “L” Series rod, while maintaining strength.
