{"title":"Rod Bolt Stretch Gauges","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rod-bolt-stretch-gauge","title":"Auto Racing Products Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge Steel Body — Universal Engine Building Tool","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #c00000;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eAbout Auto Racing Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eARP (Automotive Racing Products) makes the strongest fasteners in motorsport — head studs, main studs, rod bolts, and flexplate bolts used by every Formula 1, NHRA, NASCAR, and championship motorsport program. Aerospace-grade alloys, exact-fit machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:24px 0 8px;\"\u003eWatch in action\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 18px;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RSB-qc5Nk1g\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Rod Bolt Stretch Measurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most accurate way to ensure your connecting rod bolts are properly tightened is by measuring bolt stretch, not just torque. The Auto Racing Products Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge is a professional-grade tool designed to provide exact measurements in 0.0005-inch increments. Featuring a durable steel body, this gauge is built to withstand the rigors of a busy machine shop or a professional race team's garage, offering long-term reliability and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Measure Bolt Stretch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measuring stretch eliminates friction variables, ensuring the bolt is loaded to its exact design specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e The versatile design accommodates a wide range of rod bolt sizes and styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Resolution Dial:\u003c\/strong\u003e The precision dial indicator provides clear, easy-to-read measurements for critical engine assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for longevity and stability during repetitive use in high-performance engine building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen building high-horsepower engines, the margin for error is non-existent. 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