Bolt Stretch

While plenty of gearheads understand the importance of bolt stretch in the context of connecting rod bolts, truth is, bolt stretch and fastener fatigue can impact other aspects of your […]

When up against extreme loads, even the most hardened engine fasteners have some spring in them—and it particularly affects your connecting rod bolts. Often referred to as “rod bolt stretch,” […]

Today, torquing certain fasteners (particularly connecting rod bolts/nuts) is far different than it once was. The level of sophistication has increased (dramatically) from simply using a torque wrench, tightening to […]