Alright so I'm currently working on my new set up and I've been advised to invest in some new rod bolts and rod bearings. My car has 125,xxx miles on it if that matters. I'll be running an LE 226/230 cam, LE2 Heads and ported intake manifold, Comp Magnum RR's, 37lbs Injectors, Walboro 255 fuel pump, and everything else is in my sig. So my question is do you guys think it'd be smart to get them? If so what brand would you reccomend? Also since we already have the heads and intake off my car would it be easier to do this now and how much extra would we have to do to get to the bolts and bearings? Also looking at the rod bearings I see there are different undersizes and materials. Which would be best? Thanks for any help!

 

To change the rod bolts, your going to have the pull the engine most likely, I don't think its possible to change them from under the car with the pan off but I could be mistaken. You may also need to do some rod work (not entirely sure whats needed) with the new bolts which would require a complete tear down.

 

The rods will need to be resized when you install new rod bolts.

If you're worried about the condition of the bottom end, installing a cam and heads isn't a good move.

 

I'm not neccessarily worried about the bottom end. I was just told that it would be a good idea to put new rod bolts and bearings in. Just to make everything last a little longer. So I'll have to tear down the motor? Any suggestions then on which brand for either the bolts or bearings? And which undersize would I need on the bearings? Thanks for the help guys!