# B17 ARP rod bolts? **URL:** \ **Category:** G2IC Archives\ **Created:** [July 11, 2002, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571 "2002-07-11T14:53:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![NC-B17A](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/nc-b17a/32/14_2.png) [@NC-B17A](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/NC-B17A)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2002, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/1 "2002-07-11T14:53:49Z")
I had to have my factory rods shotpeened\ **Author:** ![lobuck](https://forum.g2ic.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/43a26b/32.png) [@lobuck](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/lobuck)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2002, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/2 "2002-07-11T20:19:28Z") try looking up the arp site or even calling their tec line for some help. They are really nice over there. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2002, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/3 "2002-07-12T02:19:04Z")
yah i agreee pretty helpful to me… but then again… ARP is only like 2min from house 😉 ---
**Author:** ![NC-B17A](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/nc-b17a/32/14_2.png) [@NC-B17A](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/NC-B17A)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2002, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/4 "2002-07-12T02:41:43Z")
ARP has no clue to what a B17 is. I just ordered both & will send the ones that don’t work back. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2002, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/5 "2002-07-12T02:47:26Z")
what?.. u say a 92-93 acura gsr? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2002, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/6 "2002-10-02T16:53:11Z")
NC-B17A - Did you find out which ARP rod bolts worked with the B17 rods? Thanks, Brian ---
**Author:** ![nafreak](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/nafreak/32/18_2.png) [@nafreak](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/nafreak)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2002, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/7 "2002-10-02T17:58:10Z")
Yeah this one def needs an update. wassbi!?!?!🙂 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2002, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/8 "2002-10-02T19:13:21Z")
WEll I don’t know the answer for the b17, but for the b18/b20 rods you use the 8mm bolts. ARP packaging is stupid and wrong. I had the 8mm bolts before and hte packaging said for a 1.6liter engine…so I returned because I don’t have a 1.6 and got the 9mm because the package says for 1.8liter engines. Well find out that 9mm is NOT for the 1.8liter and the 8mm is for the 1.8 liter. I called ARP and they said that the rod bolts are different size becuase some 1.8liter engines rod holes are different and u just have to measure or guess which ones will fit. A bunch of bull I say… So u might have to get the 9mm ones since the b17 rods were built for more stress and thus might required the larger bolts…just a guess though. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2002, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/9 "2002-10-02T19:52:10Z")
I’ve got ARP rod bolts in my B17 after i had mine shotpeened too…part number 208-6401 1.8L 9mm…I’ve got the package sitting right in front of me…so you’re all set…fit perfectly my machine shop said!! My car is a 92 GSR…I’ve heard that the 93 GSR had a bit taller block so the used different rods but those were similar to the LS rods so either or those rod bolts should work!!! good luck dude ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2002, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/10 "2002-10-03T12:09:01Z")
Brunswck - Thank you so much for the info. I’m so excited because my parts shop only had those in stock and know I don’t have to have them order them. 😃 You saved me alot of time. What are the details on your B17? Thanks, Brian ---
**Author:** ![nafreak](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/nafreak/32/18_2.png) [@nafreak](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/nafreak)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2002, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/11 "2002-10-03T14:38:37Z")
uh yeah… archivethis :read: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2002, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/12 "2002-10-03T14:40:56Z")
> Originally posted by GSRampage > [B]Brunswck - Thank you so much for the info. I’m so excited because my parts shop only had those in stock and know I don’t have to have them order them. 😃 You saved me alot of time. What are the details on your B17? Thanks, Brian [/B] Hey dude,NO probs thats what we’re here for:up: here’s whatI’ve got Shotpeened rods polished crank/fully balanced rotating assembly JE SPR 10.5:1 pistons 81.5 mm bore/honed LIghtened and balanced flywheel(4lbs) centerforce dual friction clutch all new gaskets/seals entire engine HEad resurfaced/ported and polished CTR Cams/OBx Cam gears dual valve springs/titanium retainers What’s your set-up like?? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2002, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/13 "2002-10-03T15:59:05Z")
> LIghtened and balanced flywheel(4lbs) Hey I hope you ment 14 lbs and not 4. Anyways I am just in the beginning stages of rebuilding my B17. Right know the engine is still in the car. I am just trying to get all the parts stockpilled and ready to go, also am waiting for a little more cash flow. My current plan: -Stock block bored out .25 over -0.25 oversized CTR pistons -shotpeened and polished stock rods w/ arp bolts -micropolished crank -fully balanced rotating assembly -clutchmasters stage 3 clutch and 7.5lbs flywheel -3 angle valve job with all new seals -Skunk2 Stage 2 cams -Skunk2 cam gears -Skunk2 titanium retainers -Skunk2 dual valve springs -new gaskets and seals entire engine -new water pump, oil pump, timing belt and tensioner -not sure yet? Hondata stage 3 or skunk 2 reprogramed ECU Brian ---
**Author:** ![NC-B17A](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/nc-b17a/32/14_2.png) [@NC-B17A](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/NC-B17A)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2002, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/14 "2002-10-03T16:24:50Z")
I did use the 1.8L 9mm ARP bolts. They fit perfectly. Heres what I did. .20 overbore SRP 10.5:1 pistons shotpeened stock rods w ARP bolts Modified ARP 1.8L head studs mild head porting valve job Comp Cams/Zex 57200 street/strip cams,valvesprings,Ti retainers Skunk2 IM Stock ITR flywheel Exedy clutch Hondata heat sheild STR fuel rail Apexi VAFC AEM CAI & FPR Tanabe Hyper Med. catback Testpipe Neuspeed N2 header (will be up graded to DC JDM 4-1) RC 310 cc injectors (put stock back in because the 310’s were too big) I may trade the RC310’s for a set of Venom 270’s I have a Walbro 255lph high pressure fuel pump that I will put in if needed. I still have the stock ecu for now. I will prob get the new Hondata in a month or so & sell the VAFC. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2002, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/15 "2002-10-03T21:18:10Z")
Nice set-ups guys!!! yeah I meant my fly wheel was lightened up 4lbs NC-B17A…your setup is pretty much what i’m striving for…nice to know that i may have 165whp to look forward to…good work:up: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2002, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/16 "2002-10-04T11:31:14Z")
> Modified ARP 1.8L head studs What do you mean you had to modify the head studs? I thought all b series head studs where the same? Please explain. Brian ---
**Author:** ![NC-B17A](https://forum.g2ic.com/user_avatar/forum.g2ic.com/nc-b17a/32/14_2.png) [@NC-B17A](https://forum.g2ic.com/u/NC-B17A)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2002, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.g2ic.com/t/b17-arp-rod-bolts/25571/17 "2002-10-04T13:21:18Z")
Brunswck I am displeased with the 165whp I have some fueling issues to clear up. I think it should be around 190whp when done. GSRampage The B18C1 headstuds were to long the head would not tighten down. We cut about a 1/4in off ea one. I think that ARP now makes B16/B17 headstuds now.