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title: What Are the Correct Torque and Stretch Specs for ARP Rod Bolts?
description: "Find precise torque and stretch values for ARP 2000, 8740, and L19 rod bolts in 5/16\", 3/8\", and 7/16\" sizes—essential data for motorsport and custom engine builds."
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# What Are the Correct Torque and Stretch Specs for ARP Rod Bolts?

## Find precise torque and stretch values for ARP 2000, 8740, and L19 rod bolts in 5/16", 3/8", and 7/16" sizes—essential data for motorsport and custom engine builds.

**ROD TORQUE / STRETCH SPECS**

ARP 2000 5/16 **Length:** 1.500" **Stretch:** .0055" - .0060" **Torque (ft/lb):** 30 **Nm**: 41  
ARP 2000 3/8 **Length:** 1.500 **Stretch**: .0050" - .0055" **Torque (ft/lb)**: 45 **Nm**: 61  
ARP 2000 3/8 **Length:** 1.600 **Stretch**: .0062" - .0065" **Torque (ft/lb)**: 45 **Nm**: 61  
ARP 8740 7/16 **Length:** 1.600 **Stretch**: .0050" - .0055" **Torque (ft/lb)**: 65 **Nm**: 88  
ARP L19 \* 3/8 **Length:** 1.500 **Stretch**: .0060" - .0065" **Torque (ft/lb)**: 50 **Nm**: 68

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