Neon SRT4 Crank/Damper ARP 12pt Bolt & Washer

NEON SRT4 CRANK/DAMPER ARP 12PT BOLT & WASHER

THE MOST OVERLOOKED FAILURE POINT

Everyone upgrades:

• Turbo
• Fuel system
• Valvetrain

But many still reuse a factory crank bolt that was never designed for:

• High RPM
• Big boost
• Heavy harmonic dampers

At that point, you’re relying on a single bolt to hold everything together.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Your crank damper bolt is responsible for:

• Keeping the harmonic balancer locked in place
• Maintaining crank timing reference
• Handling rotational forces at high RPM

When it fails or loosens:

• Timing becomes unstable
• Trigger systems can misread
• Engine damage becomes a real possibility

This is not where you cut corners.

THE UPGRADE: ARP 12-POINT HARDWARE

This kit replaces your OEM bolt with high-strength ARP hardware, designed for motorsport-level load.

✔ 12-point head for superior tool engagement
✔ High-strength alloy construction (~200,000 PSI tensile range typical for ARP fasteners)
✔ Precision threads for consistent torque
✔ Wide washer for proper load distribution

Compared to OEM hardware:

• Stronger
• More consistent clamping force
• More reliable under repeated stress cycles

BUILT FOR REAL BUILDS

This upgrade becomes critical when running:

✔ ATI dampers
✔ High RPM setups
✔ Standalone ECU systems
✔ Drag / track applications
✔ Increased crank harmonics

If you're already upgrading your bottom end or damper — this should not be optional.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

➡️ ARP 12-Point Crank Damper Bolt
➡️ Matching Hardened Washer

Direct fit for Neon SRT4 crank damper setups.

FITMENT

✔ 2003–2005 Neon SRT4
✔ Works with OEM and ATI dampers

WHY BUILDERS UPGRADE THIS

Most people don’t replace this bolt…

Until they have a problem.

Serious builders replace it before it becomes one.

🔥 FINAL WORD

You can build a 1,000+ HP engine…

But if the crank bolt isn’t up to the task, none of it matters.

This is a small part with big consequences.