ARP flywheel bolts for 2006 GT?

[DiMora]

Used SEARCH but failed, so here is my query:

Does anyone know if ARP 254-2801 flywheel bolts (listed as being for 8 bolt setup for 1996-2004 manual 4.6L V8 Mustangs, including the GT, Bullitt, Mach 1 and SVT Cobra models) will work on my 6 bolt McLeod lightened steel flywheel with a 6 bolt crank stock 2006 GT engine?

I read somewhere that the OEM bolts might stick out too far and interfere with my McLeod RXT - I don't know if that is true but I don't want to chance it.

Link to bolts:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/arp-flywheel-bolt-9604v8.html

or

http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/254-2801/10002/-1

Thanks.

 

[BruceH]

I've always used oem flywheel bolts. On both 6 and 8 bolt cranks and with a variety of clutches including 2 RSTs. One combo that I haven't tried is 8 bolt with a RST.

I think you would be fine with the factory bolts but the arp should work since both cranks use the same thread pitch and size.

 

[DiMora]

I've always used oem flywheel bolts. On both 6 and 8 bolt cranks and with a variety of clutches including 2 RSTs. One combo that I haven't tried is 8 bolt with a RST.

I think you would be fine with the factory bolts but the arp should work since both cranks use the same thread pitch and size.

Thank you Bruce, that is very helpful. That is what I was worried about- the thread pitch and metric vs. standard on the 6 bolt vs. the 8 bolt crank.

 

[05stroker]

The ones I bought were part number 254-2901. Maybe an auto vrs std number. IDK

 

[dysan]

I do know the auto flexplate bolts are shorter than the manual flywheel bolts so there will be a different part#. It's been years since I have had a manual trans in my car so I don't remember the number for those.

 

[05stroker]

Looks like the 2901 are correct for my application for a flexplate at .800 and the 2801 is for a flywheel at .100 under head length.

 

[BeachMonkey100]

Can oem flywheel and pressure plate bolts be reused? I was searching and ran into this thread and thought I would chime in

 

[AutoXRacer]

DiMora, it is better to use the ARP bolts because they are lower profile than the stock bolts; this is the preferred setup when installing a McLeod twin disc setup.

Yes, you can use the 8 bolt ARP kit on a 6 bolt crank...

 

[702GT]

Can oem flywheel and pressure plate bolts be reused? I was searching and ran into this thread and thought I would chime in

Some will argue, but you can reuse the stock flywheel bolts since they aren't TTY. Just pay attention to threading when you put them in by hand. If they get notchy or you can't turn them in by hand they are likely mangled or stretched and need replacement. I didn't like the way mine felt so I ordered the ARP's instead of ordering new OE's.

New clutch/PP kits usually come with new PP bolts, you should always use new on the PP if possible.

 

[BeachMonkey100]

Some will argue, but you can reuse the stock flywheel bolts since they aren't TTY. Just pay attention to threading when you put them in by hand. If they get notchy or you can't turn them in by hand they are likely mangled or stretched and need replacement. I didn't like the way mine felt so I ordered the ARP's instead of ordering new OE's.

New clutch/PP kits usually come with new PP bolts, you should always use new on the PP if possible.

Well I just got a gt500 clutch/flywheel off of 19cobra93 and comes with bolts so I was wondering if I needed to get new ones or just use those, the clutch only has 18xx miles on it.

 

[o2sys]

I just reused the factory 6 bolt flywheel bolts on to my kellogg 8 bolt crank. So they have the same thread pitch.

 

[BruceH]

I've always used factory bolts from frpp. I've also reused them. I can say it worked for me.

 

[BeachMonkey100]

Good deal, loc-tite and torqued to spec, shouldn't have a problem then.

 

[o2sys]

I'm only using 6 bolts to hold it though... Had no choice

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[AutoXRacer]

The important thing is that DiMora is installing a McLeod twin disc. McLeod recommends to use ARP bolts due to their low profile heads.

The McLeod setup is pretty shallow.

When I got my RXT, that's what they recommended.
Sure it will work with stock bolts, but its not ideal.

 

[BeachMonkey100]

oh yeah! I forgot about that, does anyone have both bolts to see the difference in the head thickness?

 

[BruceH]

Just measured a stock bolt. The head is .302" thick. Like I said I've used them with two RST clutches and never had an issue. It's not like they are sticking out past the flywheel, lol. The bolt pattern and measurements will be the same no matter what bolt is used. The clutch is always going to be flush with the flywheel.

Then again, I seem to avoid most of the internet problems that circulate.

oh yeah! I forgot about that, does anyone have both bolts to see the difference in the head thickness?

 

[BeachMonkey100]

Just measured a stock bolt. The head is .302" thick. Like I said I've used them with two RST clutches and never had an issue. It's not like they are sticking out past the flywheel, lol. The bolt pattern and measurements will be the same no matter what bolt is used. The clutch is always going to be flush with the flywheel.

Then again, I seem to avoid most of the internet problems that circulate.

yeah I know you have I figured or well was hoping you would chime in on this. Exactly that's what I was thinking either way I will be using stock bolts.

Most of those problems are theories or just odd ball circumstances lol