Going ls vtec,B18a, but i want to keep the botom end stock for now, the rebuild later. the only thing i want to do is replace the rod bolts with arp bolts. Can i do this with just droping the oil pan? or do i have to take the rods out? i was just thinking take out the old and change for the new. is this possible? THANKS

 

I don't think that's possible as the stock rod bolts have to be pressed out.

 

yah you would have a hell of a time trying to do it with the rods in the block.. you should also have the big-ends of the rods resized to ensure proper bearing crush.

 

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eeeexxxactly. Take em out

although it is a rod 'bolt', its pressed into the rod, and itll be hell trying to accurately replace them