What Engine Bearings Do You Run ?

greg fulk · 06-24-2009, 07:25 PM

For me they coated "H" bearings... it's an inline 6cyl 230 chevy BUT it uses the same bearing (and piston) as a 283. my engine only sees 6000rpms in the water box. BUT the engine has close to 800 passes on it & still runs under just fine. The reason I put the coated bearings in it was the car under hard braking & turning off the track (like Indy) the oil pressure goes to almost 0! & yes I said 800 passes th eengine went into my car back in 2004... it's now in dads car & has set 4 IHRA records.

trmnatr · 06-24-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by greg fulk

For me they coated "H" bearings... it's an inline 6cyl 230 chevy BUT it uses the same bearing (and piston) as a 283. my engine only sees 6000rpms in the water box. BUT the engine has close to 800 passes on it & still runs under just fine. The reason I put the coated bearings in it was the car under hard braking & turning off the track (like Indy) the oil pressure goes to almost 0! & yes I said 800 passes th eengine went into my car back in 2004... it's now in dads car & has set 4 IHRA records.

Thanks, may have to have a set of Kings coated and try them however im not looking to get that many runs

One engine uses aluminum rods and the other engine is a steel rod engine that we are trying to get the most HP out of with off the shelf budget parts which i think we can do being out budget 400 runs 10.40's in a 1980 Camaro lightened

Also thinking the coated bearings may be good on customers "Street" engines due to low RPM and possible sudden braking (?) , I think i will try them in a customers 383 we have not ordered bearings for yet.

I will have my Kings coated.

Who all have you guys used ? I have had good luck with PolyDyn and Dart for skirts,, Any suggestions on bearings ?

greg fulk · 10-27-2009, 05:45 PM

Just a follow up... dad took the engine apart to freshen... the rod & main bearings look like they haven't been installed yet! I'm talking brand new! How ever the rings are shot!!! end gap .030

Ron Gusack · 01-20-2011, 06:14 PM

I used to use Vandervell back in the 80's, now I use Kings.

Alan Roehrich · 01-20-2011, 06:37 PM

The new King bearings are impossible to get in "under sizes". I was told by King that this would be remedied soon, but most are still waiting.

trmnatr · 01-24-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

The new King bearings are impossible to get in "under sizes". I was told by King that this would be remedied soon, but most are still waiting.

Alan what sizes do you need??????????? PM me

Smallbloc · 01-29-2011, 03:56 PM

Clevite in chevy small blocks, I broke down a 355'' after 5 seasons, they looked great!. Still in the engine, used in a street car now.

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06-24-2009, 07:25 PM	#1
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What Engine Bearings Do You Run ? For me they coated "H" bearings... it's an inline 6cyl 230 chevy BUT it uses the same bearing (and piston) as a 283. my engine only sees 6000rpms in the water box. BUT the engine has close to 800 passes on it & still runs under just fine. The reason I put the coated bearings in it was the car under hard braking & turning off the track (like Indy) the oil pressure goes to almost 0! & yes I said 800 passes th eengine went into my car back in 2004... it's now in dads car & has set 4 IHRA records. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

10-27-2009, 05:45 PM	#3
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What Engine Bearings Do You Run ? Just a follow up... dad took the engine apart to freshen... the rod & main bearings look like they haven't been installed yet! I'm talking brand new! How ever the rings are shot!!! end gap .030 __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

01-20-2011, 06:14 PM	#4
Ron Gusack Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 244 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What Engine Bearings Do You Run ? I used to use Vandervell back in the 80's, now I use Kings.

01-20-2011, 06:37 PM	#5
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,144 Likes: 1,623 Liked 1,954 Times in 440 Posts	Re: What Engine Bearings Do You Run ? The new King bearings are impossible to get in "under sizes". I was told by King that this would be remedied soon, but most are still waiting. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-29-2011, 03:56 PM	#7
Smallbloc Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Engine Bearings Do You Run ? Clevite in chevy small blocks, I broke down a 355'' after 5 seasons, they looked great!. Still in the engine, used in a street car now.