Shop for rod bearing replacement

[Honda]

Originally Posted by Teufel_Hunden

I figured as much but I'm okay with paying more as that seems to be the better option.

Thanks.

The way they told me is if you track the car then they recommend ARP bolts but if your car is for street use then they said and I quote OEM bolts are as just fine.

[Teufel_Hunden]

Originally Posted by Honda

The way they told me is if you track the car then they recommend ARP bolts but if your car is for street use then they said and I quote OEM bolts are as just fine.

Thanks for the information, I appreciate it.

No track use for me, street only.

[drumnjuny]

ARP hardware is no joke. in my last engine build i spent over $1500 just in hardware from them... but running 35 pounds of boost requires it.

IMO if you aren't boosted you definitely do not need ARP hardware here. even if you are tracking it... still not really necessary. the motor isn't taking any more of a beating than it was stock, but for peace of mind it might be worth splurging.

[Teufel_Hunden]

Originally Posted by drumnjuny

ARP hardware is no joke. in my last engine build i spent over $1500 just in hardware from them... but running 35 pounds of boost requires it.

IMO if you aren't boosted you definitely do not need ARP hardware here. even if you are tracking it... still not really necessary. the motor isn't taking any more of a beating than it was stock, but for peace of mind it might be worth splurging.

Thanks for the information!

[Z K]

Originally Posted by drumnjuny

ARP hardware is no joke. in my last engine build i spent over $1500 just in hardware from them... but running 35 pounds of boost requires it.

IMO if you aren't boosted you definitely do not need ARP hardware here. even if you are tracking it... still not really necessary. the motor isn't taking any more of a beating than it was stock, but for peace of mind it might be worth splurging.

The ARP bolts for the S65 rods are more for ease of installation rather than longevity. The ARP bolts are all single torque. The OEM bolts require a complex torque sequence.

I'd say most shops would want to use the BE Bearing ARP ones rather than OEM if they want to save time and money. If they are quoting you cheaper for OEM bolts - they have no idea what it takes to torque down the OEM bolts. The additional labor easily outweighs any cost difference.

[drumnjuny]

Originally Posted by Z K

The ARP bolts for the S65 rods are more for ease of installation rather than longevity. The ARP bolts are all single torque. The OEM bolts require a complex torque sequence.

I'd say most shops would want to use the BE Bearing ARP ones rather than OEM if they want to save time and money. If they are quoting you cheaper for OEM bolts - they have no idea what it takes to torque down the OEM bolts. The additional labor easily outweighs any cost difference.

good info, thanks!! the sequences are such a PITA sometimes, i wasn't aware that was the case here. I don't think I did ARP hardware but i can check my invoice to see... will report back.

[luis_m3]

Originally Posted by Nihilation

I'll PM you a guy who is a BMW tech in your area and does this on the side. Much cheaper than any shop will charge, too.

-Josh

Could you pls give me his info?

Thanks!
Luis.