The ARP 190-3602 cylinder head fastener kit delivers
professional-grade reliability for high-performance engine builds.
These hex head bolts are engineered from premium 8740 chrome moly
steel and heat-treated to 180,000 psi tensile strength?15% stronger
than Grade 8 fasteners?providing superior clamping force and
resistance to failure under extreme conditions.
Key Features:
- Premium 8740 chrome moly steel construction for exceptional
strength and durability
- Heat-treated to 180,000 psi tensile strength for reliable
performance under high cylinder pressures
- Hex head design with reduced wrenching profile and wide-area
flange for easy installation
- Thread rolled after heat treatment for superior fatigue
resistance and thread integrity
- Includes hardened, parallel-ground washers for even load
distribution and accurate torque readings
- Allows cylinder head retorquing without valve train
removal
- Centerless ground for precise concentricity and perfect
alignment during assembly
Manufacturing Excellence:
ARP employs precision manufacturing processes that set these
fasteners apart from the competition. Each bolt is vertically rack
heat-treated to ensure complete and uniform heat penetration
throughout the material. Following heat treatment, the bolts are
centerless ground through multiple precision cuts to achieve
exceptional straightness and concentricity. Thread rolling is
performed after heat treatment?a costly but critical process that
increases fatigue strength by up to ten times compared to
pre-heat-treat threading methods.
Installation Benefits:
The reduced hex head design and wide-area flange allow for
cylinder head service without removing valve train components,
saving valuable time during engine maintenance. The precision
manufacturing ensures that cylinder heads and gaskets align
perfectly during assembly, eliminating the frustration of
misalignment common with inferior fasteners. Each kit includes
hardened washers that are parallel-ground to provide consistent
torque readings and uniform clamping force across all
fasteners.
Application Note:
Head bolts are ideal for applications where engine bay clearance
is limited or where cylinder head removal with the engine installed
is necessary. For optimal results, always follow ARP's torque
specifications and re-torque fasteners after initial engine run-in
to compensate for head gasket compression.
Trusted by professional engine builders across all forms of
motorsport, ARP fasteners represent the gold standard in engine
assembly hardware. Each component is manufactured to ARP's
zero-defect, zero-failure quality standard, ensuring your engine
build starts with the most reliable foundation possible.