ARP 2000 Rod Bolt Kit
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ARP 2000 Rod Bolt Kit - BMW M52 / M54 - 3 Series (E36 / E46) / 5 Series (E39) / Z3 / Z4
This ARP rod bolt kit suits the M52 / M52TU / M54 inline 6 engine. Rod bolts are some of the most highly loaded fasteners in an engine, pulled hard on every stroke at high rpm. ARP rod bolts replace the factory items with a stronger bolt, so the big end stays round and clamped.
Material: ARP2000 rated at 220,000 psi tensile strength.
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Note: Installation by a professional is recommended.
Features
- Made in the USA by ARP
- ARP2000, 220,000 psi
- ARP torque spec: 36 ft-lb (49 Nm), or use a stretch gauge with ARP Ultra-Torque
- Installation instructions available from ARP (see Technical Specifications)
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Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Chassis | Years | Engine / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 328i | E36 | 1995–1998 | M52 2.8 |
| BMW | 323i / 328i | E46 | 1998–2000 | M52TU |
| BMW | 325i / 330i | E46 | 2000–2006 | M54 |
| BMW | 528i / 530i | E39 | 1996–2003 | M52 / M54 |
| BMW | Z3 / Z4 | E36/7 / E85 | 1997–2006 | M52 / M54 |
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | ARP |
| Product | ARP2000 Rod Bolt Kit |
| Engine | M52 / M52TU / M54 inline 6 |
| Material | ARP2000 |
| Tensile strength | 220,000 psi |
| Torque (ARP Ultra-Torque) | 36 ft-lb (49 Nm), or use a stretch gauge |
| Instructions | ARP instruction sheet (link below) |
| Part number(s) | 201-6303 |
Contents
1 x ARP rod bolt kit – bolts for one engine

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