What type of Main/Rod bearings should i use for LS-V ??

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Apr 10, 2006 | 02:41 PM

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What type of Main/Rod bearings should i use for LS-V ??

My brother just got a B18 block & wants to know what kind or type is good for this set up ???

Any info will be helpful Thanx

Apr 10, 2006 | 03:08 PM

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Re: What type of Main/Rod bearings should i use for LS-V ?? (88 Crx Si)

OEM should be fine. The problem is not really a bearing problem, but a rod bolt problem. The stock rod bolts stretch at high RPMs, allowing the bearing to separate from the rod and spin.

Apr 10, 2006 | 09:52 PM

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Re: What type of Main/Rod bearings should i use for LS-V ?? (StorminMatt)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StorminMatt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OEM should be fine. The problem is not really a bearing problem, but a rod bolt problem. The stock rod bolts stretch at high RPMs, allowing the bearing to separate from the rod and spin.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So what do you recommend?

Apr 10, 2006 | 10:16 PM

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Re: What type of Main/Rod bearings should i use for LS-V ?? (88 Crx Si)

88 Crx Si,

I used standard ACL bearings. They are cheap and economical, and some people swear by them. If I had had the time and money I would have went for OEM honda, but I think the ACL's will be fine. They've lived past 8300 RPM with ARP rod bolts and a balanced bottom end.

I ordered them from Earl off Honda-tech. He was very good about it, got them fast and for a good price

Apr 10, 2006 | 10:35 PM

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Re: What type of Main/Rod bearings should i use for LS-V ?? (Mr. S)

I also can vouch for the acl bearings..As long as they are within spec..Out of all the engines Ive built only one set was out of spec and I just mix and matched acl and oem bearings..And yeah get some arp rod bolts,,stock rod bolts are known for stretching at higher revs..

Apr 11, 2006 | 06:37 PM

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Re: What type of Main/Rod bearings should i use for LS-V ?? (Mr.speaker)

Ok, so i'm going to pick up some arp bolts. Can the ls rods handle about 8300 rpms safe? how much do ACL Bearings and OEM bearings go for now-a-days?

Apr 11, 2006 | 07:49 PM

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Re: What type of Main/Rod bearings should i use for LS-V ?? (88 Crx Si)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88 Crx Si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok, so i'm going to pick up some arp bolts. Can the ls rods handle about 8300 rpms safe? how much do ACL Bearings and OEM bearings go for now-a-days?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah ls rods can handle 8300 revs with ease when using the arp rod bolts..

Acl complete bearing kit (main bearings,rod bearings,and thrust washers) go for around $100..Sometimes they have a special for $80..And I believe they are available in different sizes now..Oem bearings are alot more,,I forget exactly but when I went to the dealership a while back they were about $9 each for main and rod bearings for B18 engine..