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ARP 200-6209 Connecting Rod Bolt Kit ARP2000 Pro Series 8-Piece

Manufacturer

ARP

<h3>About ARP – Automotive Racing Products</h3><p>Few names carry as much weight in the performance fastener world as <strong>ARP</strong> — short for Automotive Racing Products. Back in 1968, racing enthusiast Gary Holzapfel noticed that many of his friends' broken engines were caused by fastener failure, and at the time no commercially available studs or bolts were up to the challenge — so he drew on his years of experience as a leading aerospace subcontractor and founded ARP. That problem-solving spirit has driven the company ever since.</p><p>From a backyard garage workshop, ARP has grown into a highly diversified manufacturer with 18 buildings across Southern California, totaling more than 275,000 square feet of forging, heat-treating, machining, quality control, finishing, and packaging facilities in Santa Paula and Ventura, California.</p><h3>Engineering That Goes Beyond &quot;Aerospace Quality&quot;</h3><p>ARP uses only top-quality materials — far above the usual &quot;aerospace quality&quot; others settle for — in a highly exacting manufacturing process to create fasteners with the strength and durability to last race after race. Fastener materials are available in 8740 Chrome Moly, ARP2000, and Custom Age 625+, each engineered for specific performance thresholds. In order to ensure optimum quality control, ARP controls all aspects of the manufacturing process entirely in-house — a discipline that has allowed it to build a reputation for &quot;zero defects&quot; quality throughout the industry.</p><p>Automotive Racing Products has achieved ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 registration, certifications the company has maintained as a testament to its unwavering dedication to producing the highest quality fasteners available. ARP also operates an Aerospace Division and is one of the very few companies in the world fully licensed by the United States Government to manufacture MS-21250 fatigue-rated fasteners.</p><h3>Trusted by the World&apos;s Top Racing Programs</h3><p>ARP enjoys working relationships with professional engine builders and race teams across Formula 1, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, NHRA, IHRA, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt, and World of Outlaws — constant interaction that keeps ARP on the cutting edge of fastener technology. Whether you&apos;re building a weekend bracket racer or a full-time professional race engine, ARP has a solution engineered to hold things together under the most extreme conditions.</p><h3>ARP&apos;s Engine Fastener Lineup</h3><p>Today, ARP&apos;s product line contains thousands of part numbers and has expanded to include virtually every fastener found in an engine and driveline and throughout the suspension and frame. Among the most popular are <a href="/48-arp-engine-cylinder-head-bolt-set-10306">Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Sets</a>, <a href="/48-arp-engine-connecting-rod-bolt-5280">Engine Connecting Rod Bolts</a>, and complete <a href="/48-arp-engine-connecting-rod-5276">Engine Connecting Rods</a> — three categories that represent the critical fastening points where engine integrity is made or lost. ARP&apos;s High Performance series head bolt kits are rated at 170,000 psi — 15 percent stronger than Grade 8 fasteners — and are available with hex heads or reduced-wrenching 12-point heads that eliminate the need for valvetrain removal when re-torquing.</p><p>ARP stands behind its products indefinitely with respect to materials and workmanship, making every fastener a long-term investment in engine reliability rather than a consumable component.</p>

Part Number

200-6209
09/12/2036 5:06 AM
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$83.62

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Product Details

The ARP 200-6209 is a high-performance connecting rod bolt kit featuring ARP2000 Pro Series material, designed as a general replacement solution for steel connecting rods. This 8-piece kit delivers the superior strength and reliability that has made ARP the preferred choice of connecting rod manufacturers and racers worldwide.

Why ARP Rod Bolts Are Superior:

The connecting rod bolt has always been the weak link in any connecting rod assembly. ARP rod bolts are engineered to deliver up to ten times the fatigue strength of competing fasteners, making them the gold standard for high-performance and racing applications. Each bolt is proudly stamped with the ARP name as your assurance of quality and reliability.

ARP2000 Material Advantages:

ARP2000 is an advanced alloy steel capable of achieving clamping loads at 220,000 psi, offering significantly greater strength than traditional 8740 chrome moly. This material is widely used in short track and drag racing as an upgrade in both steel and aluminum connecting rods, providing improved reliability without the extreme cost of exotic super-alloys. When properly installed, ARP2000 resists stress corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement.

Key Features:

  • Forged in-house at ARP using only the finest quality materials
  • Heat-treated using special vertical racks to assure complete 360-degree penetration
  • Threads rolled after heat-treat to provide up to 10-times longer fatigue strength
  • Precision CNC-machined to exacting specifications
  • Specially designed for optimum reliability in steel rod applications

Wave-Loc Technology Benefits:

  • Wave-Loc surface contacts the rod and cap for optimum alignment and reduction of fluctuating stress
  • Provides snug interference fit (.001 to .005) for all OEM connecting rods despite wide factory tolerances
  • Superior material grain flow compared to knurled bolts that create stress risers
  • Eliminates galling and scoring through smooth contact surfaces
  • Strengthens the connecting rod itself by improving load distribution

Important Maintenance Note:

It is critically important to monitor the stretch of each bolt and replace it when it has permanently elongated by .0005 inch. Regular inspection ensures continued reliability and safety in high-performance applications.

What's Included:

8 ARP2000 Pro Series connecting rod bolts

Products specifications

Cap Retention Style

Cap screw

Connecting Rod Bolt Diameter

3/8 in.

Connecting Rod Bolt Material

ARP 2000 alloy

Connecting Rod Manufacturer

General replacement

Fastener Yield Strength (psi)

200,000 psi

Notes

General replacement. Customer must verify fitment with ARP.

Nuts Included

No

Quantity

Sold as a set of 8.

Rod Bolt Head Style

E

Rod Bolt Nut Style

12-point

Socket

7/16

Thread

3/8

UHL

1.6in

Underhead Length (in)

1.600 in.

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