BMW B48 Connecting Rod Bolts by ARP

Bolster your BMW B48 rods with ARP Connecting Rod Bolts—the ultimate choice for strength, reliability, and high-performance durability. Crafted in the USA by Automotive Racing Products (ARP), these bolts are engineered to surpass OEM rod bolts, making them essential for demanding applications.

Perfect for rebuilds or performance engine preparation, ARP rod bolts deliver confidence under extreme conditions. Manufactured from premium materials and precision-engineered, they resist stretch and protect your engine by securely fastening the connecting rods to the crankshaft, even at high RPMs and intense loads.

Key Benefits:

• Exceptional Strength: Engineered to handle higher stress levels, reducing the risk of failure in high-performance builds.
• Unmatched Durability: Superior fatigue resistance ensures reliability over time.
• Perfect Fit: Specifically designed for the BMW B48 engine, ensuring a precise and seamless installation.

Each kit includes precision bolts and ARP’s trusted assembly lubricant for accurate installation. Be sure to follow ARP’s torque specifications for optimal performance.

Proven by professional builders and enthusiasts alike, ARP Connecting Rod Bolts are a critical upgrade for anyone pushing the limits of their BMW B48 engine. Whether you're enhancing your daily driver, tuning for performance, or preparing for the track, these bolts deliver the strength and reliability your B48 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 B48 Applications:

1 Series

2019-Present     F40     118i / 120i / 128ti / 135i

2 Series

2014-2021     F22/F23     218i / 220i / 230i
2021-Present     G42     220i / 230i
2020-Present     F44     218i / 220i / 228i / M235i

3 Series

2018-Present     G20     318i / 320i / 330i / 330e

4 Series

2020-Present     G22/G23     420i / 430i / 430e

5 Series

2017-Present     G30/G31     520i / 530i / 530e

6 Series

2017-Present     G32     630i

7 Series

2015-2022     G11/G12     730i / 740e

X1 Series

2015-2022     F48     sDrive18i / sDrive20i / xDrive20i / xDrive25i
2022-Present     U11     sDrive18i / xDrive20i

X2 Series

2018-Present     F39     sDrive18i / sDrive20i / xDrive20i / xDrive25i / M35i

X3 Series

2017-Present     G01     sDrive20i / xDrive20i / xDrive30i

X4 Series

2018-Present     G02     xDrive20i / xDrive30i

X5 Series

2018-Present     G05     xDrive25i / sDrive25i

Z Series

2018-Present     G29     Z4 sDrive20i / sDrive30i

Toyota B48 Applications:

A90 / A91 Supra

2020-Present     GR Supra 2.0  

MINI B48 Applications:

MINI Hatch [F55/F56/F57]

2014-Present     Cooper S
2015-Present     John Cooper Works (JCW)

MINI Clubman [F54]

2015-Present     Cooper S
2016-Present     John Cooper Works (JCW)

MINI Convertible [F57]

2016-Present     Cooper S
2016-Present     John Cooper Works (JCW)