how much does piston bearings usually run, and where is the best cheapest place to buy them online for a GSR?

 

no such thing

there are Main Bearings, Rods Bearings and Thrust washers
these can be had cheaply via ACL $79.99

or go with OEM honda which is a couple hundred

 

HAHHAA dont forget the muffler bearings

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itralex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no such thing

there are Main Bearings, Rods Bearings and Thrust washers
these can be had cheaply via ACL $79.99

or go with OEM honda which is a couple hundred</TD></TR></TABLE>

maybe he forgot the "s" on the end of pistons and the "and" after the "S" he forgot.

If you are looking for pistons and bearings try M24x.com

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by asubennett &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

maybe he forgot the "s" on the end of pistons and the "and" after the "S" he forgot.

If you are looking for pistons and bearings try M24x.com</TD></TR></TABLE>

i seriously doubt it..look at the title..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GOLDBERG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i seriously doubt it..look at the title.. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I do too. I guess I was being hopelessly optimistic about the automotive intelligence of some of our fellow honda owners.

 

i need what ever bearings that need to be replaced when doing a swap of pistons.

 

Depends if they are over or under sized.

 

same aisle as the blinker fluid....

sorry, I couldn't resist. If you are just swapping pistons you probably don't need to replace bearings. You probably just need new piston rings, which might come with the pistons...

edit: new rings usually imply at least a touch up hone. New gaskets etc. might also be nice...


Modified by flyrod at 6:01 AM 7/22/2005

 

I am no engine builder, but if it is piston rings he is thinking of: Wouldn't it be a bad idea to put new pistons & rings in w/o honing the sleeves? I have never tried this but lots of guys say they can't get rings to seat on worn cylinders. Wouldn't he want to put a fresh "cross hatch" on the cylinders?

Oh yea, and that vid with the muffler bearing was classic.

 

im getting pistons wit rings but my mechanic was also saying that it would be a good idea to swap the bearings. Its a 94 motor so im trying to make it as fresh as possible

 

If that is what he said then he was referring to the rod bearings. He may have also lumped the main bearings (crank bearings) into that suggestion. Just sticking new pistons and rings in a tired block is asking for problems.

If you are after a "freshen up" of the bottom end you will want to look into:

New over-sized pistons with new rings
New head gasket
New main bearings
New rod bearings
New water pump
New oil pump
New timing belt
All new seals and gaskets for the bottom end
(Maybe more that I forgot to mention)
Bore and hone the cylinders to fit the new pistons and ensure proper seating of the rings.
And if you have the $$$ balance everything, micro-polish the crank, and have the whole block cleaned out.

 

I think your mechanic is reffering to rod bearing and cranskshaft bearing

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wraith_G2IC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If that is what he said then he was referring to the rod bearings. He may have also lumped the main bearings (crank bearings) into that suggestion. Just sticking new pistons and rings in a tired block is asking for problems.

If you are after a "freshen up" of the bottom end you will want to look into:

New over-sized pistons with new rings
New head gasket
New main bearings
New rod bearings
New water pump
New oil pump
New timing belt
All new seals and gaskets for the bottom end
(Maybe more that I forgot to mention)
Bore and hone the cylinders to fit the new pistons and ensure proper seating of the rings.
And if you have the $$$ balance everything, micro-polish the crank, and have the whole block cleaned out. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I have most of the stuff u listed boxed and ready to install. What i dont have that u listed is:

over sized pistons
oil pump
getting a 2 layer head gasket
main and rod bearings.

where is the cheapest place to find main and rod bearings?

 

ACL there are some sets in the classifieds sections here

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLK99VTECR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have most of the stuff u listed boxed and ready to install. What i dont have that u listed is:

over sized pistons
oil pump
getting a 2 layer head gasket
main and rod bearings.

where is the cheapest place to find main and rod bearings?</TD></TR></TABLE>

The over sized pistons are for when you bore and hone the sleeves they will no longer be 81mm.
Get that oil pump and don't use the old one or you will be sorry later.
IMO - I would stick with an OEM 3 layer Honda head gasket.
The problem with buying bearings ahead of time is that if you want OEM (everyone has an opinion but mine is stick to OEM Honda) they come in various colors and thickness. You won't truly know what you need until you get the block "center line bored" through the mains polish the crank and mic everything. Now the last person suggested ACL brand which just come in 1 size and many guys use them. That decision is totally up to you.

You can get OEM parts lots of places, one of the ones I use is http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wraith_G2IC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The over sized pistons are for when you bore and hone the sleeves they will no longer be 81mm.
Get that oil pump and don't use the old one or you will be sorry later.
IMO - I would stick with an OEM 3 layer Honda head gasket.
The problem with buying bearings ahead of time is that if you want OEM (everyone has an opinion but mine is stick to OEM Honda) they come in various colors and thickness. You won't truly know what you need until you get the block "center line bored" through the mains polish the crank and mic everything. Now the last person suggested ACL brand which just come in 1 size and many guys use them. That decision is totally up to you.

You can get OEM parts lots of places, one of the ones I use is http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yea your right, im noting going to be totally sure whats going to be needed till they take it apart which is why im not ordering anything right now, im just doing my research on what i will need in the worst case and where to get it quick