ARP Main Stud Kit, BMW M10

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This ARP Main Stud Kit is specifically engineered for use with BMW M10 B18 and M10 B20 engines. Upgrading from factory main bolts to ARP Main Studs is a simple, yet greatly benefic ial upgrade. ARP Main Studs offer the following benefits: - Uniform Clamping Force: ARP Main Studs provide a uniform clamping force that OEM bolts cannot. With the improved distribution of pressure across main bearing caps comes better, more precise crank alignment for stability and longevity. - Improved Block Stability and Rigidity: ARP Main Studs improve block rigidity and therefore stability. This ensures maximum power transfer from the crank to the drivetrain, which in turn ensures: - Improved Throttle Response - Greater Horsepower - Higher Torque Output - Prevent Main Cap Walk: This occurs as main caps shift and move out of position, which can cause crank and engine damage - Reduced Risk of Fastener Stretching: Under high RPM applications and high loads, factory main bolts are prone to stretching and deforming. ARP uses advanced manufacturing techniques and high quality materials for hardware that is much less prone to deformation under load. - Safeguard Engine Block Threads: Because ARP Main Studs have unmatched tensile strength, they are much less likely to deform or strip block threads under high loads. Additionally, ARP’s precision machining and manufacturing ensures that stud threads are both highly accurate and consistent. When opting for main studs instead of factory bolts, it's important to note that the engine builder should mic the bores. Using studs may require a line hone to ensure proper fitment and alignment. A line hone is a machining process that can be used to resize and reshape the main bearing bores, ensuring that they are perfectly round and concentric. This is crucial for ensuring proper oil clearance and preventing premature bearing wear. By mic'ing the bores and performing a line hone if necessary, engine builders can ensure that the main studs are installed correctly and that the engine will perform reliably and at its best. Installation Instructions Thoroughly clean all threaded holes in the engine block. If necessary, use an ARP thread chaser to ensure clean threads and proper engagement. Inspect all studs, nuts, and washers for damage and verify proper fit, length, and dimensions before installation. Install the main studs into the engine block by hand until snug. Do not overtighten. Install the main caps and check for proper fit, alignment, and any binding. Apply ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant to the stud threads, nuts, washers, and washer contact surfaces. Install the washers and nuts and tighten them by hand. Do not substitute motor oil or other lubricants for ARP Ultra-Torque. Following the manufacturer's recommended main-cap tightening sequence, torque all main stud nuts progressively in three steps using ARP Ultra-Torque: Step 1: 20 ft-lbsStep 2: 40 ft-lbsStep 3: 60 ft-lbs After final torque, measure the main bearing bores and verify proper size, roundness, and alignment. If necessary, line hone the main bores with the ARP main studs installed and torqued to specification. Verify final main bearing oil clearances before engine assembly. BMW M10B18 Applications: BMW 02 Series 1971-1975 1802 BMW 3 Series 1975-1983 E21 316 / 3181982-1987 E30 316 / 318i BMW 5 Series 1972-1977 E12 518 BMW M10B20 Applications: BMW New Class Series 1966-1972 2000 / 2000Tii1973-1974 2000 Turbo BMW 3 Series 1975-1983 E21 320 / 320i Show more