Hey guys - So I'm almost ready to change my clutch and install an LSD... While I'm taking everything apart, I'm also going to be doing a full powerflex front-end bushing refresh, inner/outer ball joints, inner/outer tie rods, power steering lines, s/c service (oil and new green gasket), valve cover gasket, exhaust manifold gasket, oil filter housing gasket, oil pan gasket and CPS o-ring. So, quite a lot of items here...

As you can see from my signature, I am running a bunch of RMW goodies and with the RMW tune, comes a 7500rpm redline... My question for you modded R53 folks is: While I have the oil pan of the engine, would it be worthwhile to swap out the stock connecting rod bolts to some ARPs in an attempt to avoid con rod bolt issues? Or would I just be wasting money with just doing the bolts with doing the rods themselves?

Thanks!

 

First, check that your oil squirters are still intact.
A lot of high RPM on a stock bottom end can break them off quite often.
If they're intact, I wouldn't bother at all.
If they're not, it's up to you, but honestly, even doing them one bolt at a time, I'd be worried about the slightest of variance causing you premature bearing issues, if I were to change the bolts, is change the bearings as well.