ARP Connecting Rod Bolt Kit Cap Screw Design 8740 Series

A large number of connecting rod manufacturers have chosen ARP bolts as standard equipment. They're proud to advertise their products as being equipped with ARP rod bolts. And for good reason. The weak link in a connecting rod has always been the bolt, and racers know that nobody builds a better bolt than ARP. However, it is critically important to monitor the stretch of each bolt and replace it when it has permanently elongated by .0005. Below you will find an extensive listing of aftermarket connecting rods and replacement bolt specifications.

In some instances, you may want to go to an ARP rod bolt made from a better grade of material. This will provide you with improved reliability. However, please understand that when you want bolts made from exotic, super high strength materials, the cost will increase significantly. If you're on a budget, it's best to go with the most cost-effective solution. This is typically defined by the loads that are carried by the bolts in terms of piston/rod weight and the rotational speed of the engine. The most cost effective design is the one in which the bolt strength is just great enough to handle its anticipated load plus a safety margin for the occasional overloads. Using a material which has far more strength than required is not as cost effective but will definitely give you an extra margin of safety and longer service life.

You should also know that ARP rod bolts are superior to those from other manufacturers. Especially in the area of fatigue strength. Testing has shown ARP rod bolts to have ten times the fatigue strength of other bolts. In the chart below, you'll find a bar chart that graphically shows the difference between ARP Pro Series rod bolts and the fastener made by a leading competitor. It's easy to see why ARP bolts are superior. As such, it makes good sense to rely on ARP for optimum connecting rod service and reliability. Make the most of your racing budget and rely on ARP rod bolts. You'll find the ARP name proudly stamped on each bolt as your assurance of quality.

Vehicle Fitments:

Year	Make	Model	Submodel
2006 - 2008	Volkswagen	Beetle	2.5
2016	Volkswagen	Beetle	Allstar, R-Line SEL, Denim, Wolfsburg Edition, SEL, R-Line SE, R-Line S, Dune
1950 - 2015	Volkswagen	Beetle	Base
2003 - 2009	Volkswagen	Beetle	Cabrio
2015 - 2016	Volkswagen	Beetle	Classic, Fleet Edition
2014 - 2015	Volkswagen	Beetle	Comfortline TDI
2009 - 2016	Volkswagen	Beetle	Comfortline, Trendline
1950 - 1963	Volkswagen	Beetle	Deluxe
1999 - 2005	Volkswagen	Beetle	GL
1999 - 2010	Volkswagen	Beetle	GLS
2003	Volkswagen	Beetle	GLS Edicion especial, GLS Sport
2002 - 2005	Volkswagen	Beetle	GLS Sport Turbo, Turbo S
2005	Volkswagen	Beetle	GLS TDI
2000 - 2001	Volkswagen	Beetle	GLS Turbo, GLX Turbo
1999 - 2004	Volkswagen	Beetle	GLX
2001 - 2005	Volkswagen	Beetle	GLX Sport Turbo
2012 - 2014	Volkswagen	Beetle	Highline
2014	Volkswagen	Beetle	Highline TDI, GSR
2008	Volkswagen	Beetle	Hot Wheels, 10 Anos
1999	Volkswagen	Beetle	Lujo
2012	Volkswagen	Beetle	Premiere
2013 - 2015	Volkswagen	Beetle	R-Line
2008 - 2016	Volkswagen	Beetle	SE, S
2001 - 2016	Volkswagen	Beetle	Sport
2006 - 2010	Volkswagen	Beetle	Sport GLX
2012 - 2016	Volkswagen	Beetle	Sportline, Turbo
1998 - 2015	Volkswagen	Beetle	TDI
2013	Volkswagen	Beetle	X-Box, Fender
1971 - 1980	Volkswagen	Super Beetle	Base