BMW N55 Connecting Rod Bolts by ARP

Upgrade your BMW N55 connecting rods with ARP Connecting Rod Bolts, the trusted choice for performance builds. Manufactured in the USA by Automotive Racing Products (ARP), these bolts exceed OEM specifications, providing superior strength, fatigue resistance, and reliability under extreme conditions.

Why Choose ARP Rod Bolts for Your BMW N55?

✔ Unmatched Tensile Strength – Designed to handle high boost, extreme RPMs, and heavy loads without stretching or failing.
✔ Superior Fatigue Resistance – Engineered for long-term durability in high-horsepower and track applications.
✔ Precision Fitment – Specifically designed for the BMW N55 engine, ensuring secure and hassle-free installation.

Each kit includes 12 high-performance rod bolts and ARP’s advanced assembly lubricant for precise torque application and maximum clamping force. Follow ARP’s torque specs to ensure peak performance and reliability.

Essential for Performance & Track Builds

Whether you're tuning for more boost, building for maximum horsepower, or prepping for track domination, ARP Connecting Rod Bolts provide the confidence and durability your N55 engine demands.

Installation Instructions:

1. Ensure there is an adequate chamfer around the bolt hole on the connecting rod bolt hole on the connecting rod cap to clear the radius under the head of the bolt
2. Use ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant to lubricate the threads of the bolt and the under head of the bolt. Then install the bolts and tighten them them hand tight. 
3. ARP recommends using the Stretch Method when tightening rod bolts. Following the instructions for using a stretch gauge, stretch the bolts to 0.0070 - 0.0075. 
4. If you do not have a stretch gauge, torque the bolts to 36 ft-lbs using ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant.
5. The connecting rods should always be re-sized after new rod bolts are installed. 
6. A log should be kept on the original non-torqued length of each bolt. Bolts that have any permanent deformation or have increased in non-torqued length by more than 0.001 inch should be replaced. 

BMW N55 Applications:

1 Series

2010-2013     E82/E88     135i
2012-2016     F20/F21     M135i

2 Series

2014-2016     F22/F23     M235i
2016-2018     F87     M2

3 Series

2010-2015     E90/E91/E92/E93     335i
2012-2015     F30/F31/F34     335i
2015-2016     F30/F31     340i

4 Series

2013-2016     F32/F33/F36     435i
2016     F32/F33/F36     440i

5 Series

2010-2016     F10/F11     535i
2010-2017     F07     535i GT

6 Series

2011-2018     F12/F13/F06     640i Gran Coupe

7 Series

2012-2015     F01/F02     740i / 740Li

X1 Series

2013-2015     E84     X1 xDrive35i

X3 Series

2011-2017     F25     X3 xDrive35i

X4 Series

2014-2017     F26     X4 xDrive35i
2016-2017     F26     X4 M40i

X5 Series

2011-2018     E70/F15     X5 xDrive35i

X6 Series

2011-2019     E71/F16     X6 xDrive35i

ALPINA N55 Applications:

B3 Series

2013-2018     F30/F31     B3 Bi-Turbo

B4 Series

2014-2019     F32/F33     B4 Bi-Turbo