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Old 05-26-2010, 12:48 PM   #7
GASoline71
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Re: whats the best rod and main bearings for the street?

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I took a look Clevite 77's and it looks like they are fully grooved bearings. Im trying to stay away from those because I hear that they wear quicker and arnt quite as strong.
Don't overthink this... I have used those bearings in engine rebuilds for over 25 years... and have never had a bearing failure that was the bearings fault. Always from lack of oil, or other mechanical faliure...

From street/strip engines, to bone stockers... no probs.

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