When rebuilding motor (rb26) what studs/bolts are required to be changed?

[mitch32]

Hello,

I'm rebuilding my motor (r32 gtr). I bought new head studs (ARP2000) and rod bolts (ARP2000, comes with the rods I ordered). I'm not sure what else need to be changed or upgraded. I was told the stock main bolts are more then I'll ever need (my goal is 500whp-550whp). I'm not sure though if I should buy new OEM main bolts or just stick with the old ones. I'm also unsure if there is any other bolts/studs the change. People say to change the tensioner stud but to what I'm not sure. Just if you can answer this question I'd be very very happy, since this is the last thing in my build I'm unsure of what to do.

Thanks in advance,
Mitch

PS: How do you test if bolt is stretched? Ddo you need to know the original length? If you do how do you find that length?

[rb-racer]

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/116_0609_using_rod_bolt_stretch_tool/index.html

good guide for bolt stretch

[Allan74]

The short answer ? Head Studs and Rod Bolts (if using OEM Rods).

[mcfly]

main bolts are good to reuse. Check the threads and clean the junk off of them.

Tensioner stud and idler replace with a new oem ones.
same with the tensioner spring