Why You Actually Need Upgraded Ring Gear Bolts

Factory bolts? Fine… until you:

• Add boost
• Launch hard
• Rev to the moon like a proper Honda owner

That’s where ARP steps in.

What This Kit Solves:

• Prevents ring gear separation under load
• Handles high RPM stress and heat cycles
• Eliminates weak OEM hardware in performance builds

In short: this is cheap insurance for an expensive engine.

This ARP Fasteners 12 aspect head Differential Ring Equipment Bolt is product of chrome moly.

Vehicle Fitment (Honda / Acura Applications)

The ARP 230-3001 kit is engineered specifically for:

Honda:

• Civic (B16, B18, D-series manual applications)
• Integra (B18A/B/C, Type R)
• Civic Si (various years with manual transmissions)

Acura:

• Integra GS-R / Type R
• Other B-series equipped platforms

Also Commonly Used In:

• K-series swaps (K20/K24) using compatible flywheels
• Custom builds utilizing Honda-style ring gears

If you’re building a Honda and didn’t upgrade this… yeah, we’re judging a little.

ARP Ring Equipment Bolt Package GM 10/12 Bolt P/N 230-3001
Section number: 2303001
Package deal Weight: 0.5 pounds
Have compatibility kind: Car Particular

Key Features

• Designed for Honda/Acura flywheel ring gears
• High-strength ARP fasteners – far superior to OEM
• Precision-machined threads for proper torque retention
• Heat-resistant material for clutch and flywheel environments
• Complete kit – includes all required bolts

Performance Benefits

• Maintains secure ring gear engagement under extreme conditions
• Supports high-horsepower and high-RPM builds
• Reduces risk of starter misalignment or failure
• Improves long-term drivetrain reliability

Basically, it keeps your starter from sounding like it’s chewing gravel every morning.

Installation Notes

• Always torque to ARP recommended specs
• Use thread locker (Loctite) for added security
• Install during flywheel replacement or clutch upgrade
• Inspect ring gear condition before installation

Why ARP?

Because ARP doesn’t play around:

• Aerospace-grade materials
• Proven in motorsports
• Trusted in builds making way more power than you probably should

Final Verdict

The ARP 230-3001 Ring Gear Bolt Kit is one of those “while you’re in there” upgrades that becomes mandatory once you understand what’s at stake.

You’re already pulling the transmission… don’t reinstall it with hardware that barely survived stock power.