Best main bearings, and what rings to freshen up motor
05-21-2008, 11:28 AM
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Best main bearings, and what rings to freshen up motor Im pullin the motor outof the car and i wanto do new main bearings, rod bolts, change lifters, head gaskets (thinner), new head bolts cuz i gotto do em no matter what and then new rings. I cant find the sale of just a piston ring it, every package is with pistons and rings. Also what is the best brand of bearings to get to replace. I dont wanto worry about my car spinning to 7k anymore.
05-21-2008, 12:18 PM
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I like the ACL H race bearings. They hold up to a lot of abuse and my engine builder recommends them over all others in most situations. And he makes less money on them. After the ACL's, I would recommend King bearings. They are another niche industry leader. I do try to stay away from the Clevite bearings. Something about them I just dont like. Dont know what it is though. They seem to last long enough, but Ive seen some torn up clevites out of non-abused motors, whereas the ACL and Kings have come out of some well abused motors looking almost new.
For rings, I would go with some stock replacements. If you went to a plasma moly, your probably never going to seat them properly without putting the proper hone into the cylinder. Its not worth the headache in that department. Contact speed-pro for some stock replacement rings, but be sure to get file to fits, and take your time!!!.
For rings, I would go with some stock replacements. If you went to a plasma moly, your probably never going to seat them properly without putting the proper hone into the cylinder. Its not worth the headache in that department. Contact speed-pro for some stock replacement rings, but be sure to get file to fits, and take your time!!!.
05-21-2008, 01:24 PM
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lol I also agree with this guy. That's what I did but just be warned, it's pricey once you get into it. One thing leads to another, and another, and another.... Before you know it you've got a pretty nice motor build. Well, I guess that's not all bad...
05-21-2008, 01:28 PM
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well, the reason why the motors coming out is because its going into a new trans am cuz the old one is total's. So money isnt something i can just throw around very easily. Getting my block honed is no problem i got a guy who can do that.
BTW whare would i go online for stock replacments?
BTW whare would i go online for stock replacments?
