Change LS2 rod bolts??

[turbogarrett]

I'm having a hard time making a decision here on whether to install some arp rod bolts or leave it alone. Stock 05 ls2 shortblock with about 38k miles. Going to run a fairly mild cam 228/230 on a 114+4, tf heads and 85mm ls6 intake, I don't see this combo needing to go over 6800 rpm. There are so many different opinions and everyone is an expert at ls1tech, thought I would ask here...

[BAD LS1]

Yes.

If they are torqued properly there will be no issue that requires resizing. the pencil over the crack trick works pretty well too if there is any doubt even after plastigage.

[turbogarrett]

Should the bolts be removed and installed 1 at a time? Not sure what the pencil trick is. I have a tq wrench and pencils:D