19-01-2018, 01:12 AM
(18-01-2018, 11:57 PM)Charles P Wrote:Hi Charles,(18-01-2018, 06:05 PM)Martin Baker Wrote: Point of interest, just to add to the confusion.
When chatting with Alex Myall some time ago about his rods, he claimed that his shells had a thicker "white metal" than the Renault shells. Is this true? (BTW I have found Rexbo in Germany to be the cheapest source of R4 shells with super service but not sure if they are still stocking them www.rexbo.eu).
He also claimed that he used a higher spec ARP big end bolt than Phoenix. (http://arp-bolts.com/p/technical.php). The advantage being that the Phoenix bolt should only be used a very few time whereas his could be used for 20+ applications. However they are much more expensive. If my memory serves me right, some £180 per set!
An answer always raises new questions"
Phoenix rod bolts are ARP2000. The Saenz ones are the higher spec ARP material called L19. Both are very high duty metals.
I always thought that reusability of these sort of fasteners was dependent upon the correct torque and stretch being used, not limited by the number of times they are installed.
Charles
You are correct ,the reusability In general ARP recommend if the stretch is more than .001 to replace them
Colin