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ARP 190-3601 High Performance Cylinder Head Bolt Kit 8740 Chrome Moly

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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>

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190-3601
09/11/2036 2:58 AM
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Product Details

The ARP 190-3601 High Performance Series cylinder head bolt kit delivers professional-grade fastening strength for demanding engine builds. Manufactured from premium 8740 chrome moly steel and heat-treated to 180,000 psi tensile strength?15% stronger than Grade 8 fasteners?these head bolts provide the reliability and consistency required for high-performance applications.

Key Features:

  • Premium 8740 chrome moly steel construction rated at 180,000 psi tensile strength
  • Hex head design with wide area flange eliminates need for valve train removal during retorquing
  • Cold-forged for molecular integrity and superior fatigue resistance
  • Thread rolled after heat treatment for approximately 10 times better fatigue strength
  • Centerless ground to exacting tolerances for perfect alignment and easy assembly
  • Includes hardened parallel-ground washers for even load distribution and accurate torque readings
  • Undercut short bolts available in select applications to compensate for head gasket compression

ARP's precision manufacturing process ensures each fastener is vertically heat-treated for complete penetration and consistent strength. The centerless grinding process involves multiple precision cuts to produce exceptionally straight bolts that allow cylinder heads and gaskets to glide into perfect alignment. Thread rolling after heat treatment?rather than before?dramatically increases fatigue strength, though this process is significantly more expensive due to increased tooling wear.

The wide-flange hex head design is engineered for easy access and retorquing without disassembling valve train components, making maintenance faster and more convenient. Each kit includes hardened parallel-ground washers that ensure even clamping force distribution across the cylinder head surface and provide accurate torque readings during installation.

These head bolts are ideal for street performance and mild competition applications where superior strength and reliability are essential. ARP's commitment to zero-defect, zero-failure quality standards makes these fasteners the choice of professional engine builders across all forms of motorsports.

Products specifications

Cut to Fit

No

Fastener Finish

Black oxide

Fastener Material

Chromemoly

Fastener Style

Bolt

Head Style

Hex

Quantity

Sold as a kit.

Washers Included

Yes

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