In a message dated 02/13/2000 1:45:16 PM Central Standard Time,
tvrdude@netzero.net writes:
<< The two things to consider on uprated bolts are: age and comp. ratio.
As for age if the bolts have been used a few times: IE been off and on.
This allows the bolts to stretch and weaken to in extreme cases,
failure.
A higher comp. ratio just speeds this detioration up. The con rods
will see far more stress than main caps.
The above can be applied to head bolts also.
>>
THAT is an absolute DITTO. IF you where doing at "stock" motor, IMHO new
standard hardware would be fine. However, from your list of mods, Bob, go
the Comp stuff. I can gice you a tad of a break on price. Please write
direct.
Cheers..........
Ed
Ed Kaler, Proprietor
" Just Brits "
Hinsdale, IL
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