{"product_id":"arp-audi-5-cylinder-96-earlier-main-stud-kit","title":"ARP Audi 5-Cylinder 96 \u0026 Earlier Main Stud Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e204-5409\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672036650414\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARP Audi 5-Cylinder 1996 \u0026amp; Earlier Main Stud Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARP main stud kit 204-5409 upgrades factory main bolts on 1980-1996 Audi 5-cylinder 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.3L engines found in 4000, 5000, 100, and 200 models. These studs deliver consistent clamping load to hold main bearing caps firmly during high-rpm operation and boosted power levels. Ideal for engine rebuilds or tuning projects requiring reliable bottom-end strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8740 Chromoly Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treated to 200,000 psi tensile strength for extreme durability under high cylinder pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolled Threads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boost fatigue strength by over 30 percent compared to cut threads, resisting stress cracks in performance applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Kit Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 10 main studs, hardened parallel ground washers, and 12-point nuts for precise torque application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Oxide Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides corrosion resistance and reduces galling during installation and long-term engine use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact OEM Replacement Sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matches Audi 5-cylinder main journal dimensions for drop-in fit without machining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect engine block main bore threads for damage before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply ARP Ultra-Torque lubricant to threads and under nut faces for accurate torque values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit ships in ARP branded box, dimensions 8 x 6 x 2 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque studs in sequence to ARP spec: 75 ft-lbs with moly lube or 65 ft-lbs with Ultra-Torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with stock main caps. no hardware modifications 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