{"product_id":"arp-bmw-s14-e30-m3-rod-bolt-kit","title":"ARP BMW S14 E30 M3 Rod Bolt Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e201-6104\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672036032791\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARP 1988-1991 BMW E30 M3 S14 Rod Bolt Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARP rod bolt kit 201-6104 fits the BMW E30 M3 S14 2.3L engine from 1988 to 1991. These high-strength fasteners replace OEM bolts to secure connecting rods under high-rpm stress. 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