geekyjerry

I am almost done building the block.( OMG Murphy's law at its finest) I need to order rod bearings. Every one recommends ACL race bearings. ACL is super, super backed up. No shop has them. I have been reading about kings bearings, and OEM as an option. What do you folks recommend?

(Forged pistons, sleeved,- goal range of 500whp )

Thank you for any help that you may offer.

NWDyno

Oem, have had multiple 1000whp+ engines b series, k series, f series....have always usd OEM bearings.

Prokaw875

I am running(and my builder runs in all his street cars) Clevite 3 layer bearings(Made by Mahle/Cosworth). They are just like an OEM bearing but a little more directed toward higher performance applications. If you have a street car I suggest getting these. If its a dedicated race car that wont see alot of mileage then just go with Kings... they are just as good as ACL`s.

geekyjerry

Thanks for the input. Yes this will be a street car.

geekyjerry

Any more advise? Car well be daily driver.

siadam

I prefer OEM, although it takes more "work" b/c you need to know the clearances and order the specific ones. Some people aren't comfortable with that, and choose to shortcut it, and go with ACL's, or Kings for example.

I've used all 3, and have had luck with all 3, but still prefer on a high whp builds to get it right, not just close. So I go OEM.

geekyjerry

It shows in your sig that you are running a high WHP s2k. Do you drive it often and how many miles on it?