Should i have resized my connecting rods?

lupus71 · 01-25-2025, 01:36 PM

I just had my bearings replaced and the shop sent the invoice which states the bolts i brought them recommend resizing the connecting rods which they didnt do but never mentioned it before installing the bearings. Its a reputable shop with 5 star rating. Is this a must do or do people not normally do this? My car has stage 2 apline tune and exhaust but thats it for power adders. Do i need them to tear this back aprat and resize or am i ok? Its just a garage queen 5 days a week and spirited driving otherwise.

lupus71 · 01-26-2025, 04:25 PM

Any info out there with resizing?

Redd · 01-26-2025, 05:57 PM

Never heard of such a thing. What rod bolts did you use?

lupus71 · 01-26-2025, 07:25 PM

Arp bolts.

amrazM · 01-27-2025, 05:16 AM

post the shop, they just may be looking to make money off you or are unfamiliar.

tdott · 01-27-2025, 07:56 AM

that's a standard arp disclaimer.

BE has tested and measured and shown that resizing isn't required assuming the rods remained in good shape.

more of a CYA thing.

lupus71 · 01-27-2025, 09:05 AM

This from a and a performance. They are 5 star rated.

01-25-2025, 01:36 PM	#1
lupus71 2009 E92 m3 6mt 85k miles 9 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2009 m3 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: ga iTrader: (0)	Should i have resized my connecting rods? I just had my bearings replaced and the shop sent the invoice which states the bolts i brought them recommend resizing the connecting rods which they didnt do but never mentioned it before installing the bearings. Its a reputable shop with 5 star rating. Is this a must do or do people not normally do this? My car has stage 2 apline tune and exhaust but thats it for power adders. Do i need them to tear this back aprat and resize or am i ok? Its just a garage queen 5 days a week and spirited driving otherwise. __________________ 2009 e92 m3 6mt 85k miles
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01-26-2025, 04:25 PM	#2
lupus71 2009 E92 m3 6mt 85k miles 9 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2009 m3 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: ga iTrader: (0)	Any info out there with resizing?
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01-26-2025, 05:57 PM	#3
Redd Brigadier General 5039 Rep 4,842 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Never heard of such a thing. What rod bolts did you use?
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01-26-2025, 07:25 PM	#4
lupus71 2009 E92 m3 6mt 85k miles 9 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2009 m3 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: ga iTrader: (0)	Arp bolts.
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01-27-2025, 05:16 AM	#5
amrazM mTekMods 2478 Rep 3,150 Posts Drives: like a granny. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manhatan iTrader: (1)	post the shop, they just may be looking to make money off you or are unfamiliar. __________________ E90M3 - Satin Black F97 X3M - Brooklyn Grey E39 M5 - Silverstone
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01-27-2025, 07:56 AM	#6
tdott S.FL S65 Specialist 4545 Rep 4,341 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South FL / 6ix iTrader: (4)	that's a standard arp disclaimer. BE has tested and measured and shown that resizing isn't required assuming the rods remained in good shape. more of a CYA thing. __________________ N/A S65 Headers Before/After Dyno Results tdott's Spec E9X Build Thread https://www.youtube.com/@tdottme
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01-27-2025, 09:05 AM	#7
lupus71 2009 E92 m3 6mt 85k miles 9 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2009 m3 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: ga iTrader: (0)	This from a and a performance. They are 5 star rated.
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