Rod bearings??

[97-stroker]

For all you guys that have torn down and replaced stuff what kind of rod bearings are recommended. The trucks going to have 250/200s and a S471 turbo. I would like to replace the rings and rod bearings while i have it apart. Im trying to stay on a stock bottom end as much as possible.

I noticed hypermax made them. Are they any good?

Thanks in advance

Stephen

 

[strokin'_tatsch]

Clevite bearings. I'm sure whatever Hypermax has is good also.

 

[Magnum PD]

Clevite here too. You will need to find out what size you need before you get them. Mahle also sells bearings too.

 

[cfdeng7]

Always have ran clevite on everything never had a single issue. Rebuilt a 12 valve my buddy ran it 200k before the truck got totalled. Well we pulled the motor and the bearings looked brand new.

 

[Magnum PD]

damn

 

[cfdeng7]

Here's a picture of the main bearings out of that motor. 196,xxx miles to be exact

 

[97-stroker]

I'm running stock everything bottom end besides the bearings as I feel I should upgrade to be safe. Does anyone know a good site to get them from with a good price.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[Dieselboy.]

Im running whatever comes in the rebuild kit from INTL

 

[97-stroker]

Dieselboy you have almost the same setup im building minus the .20 over. Im really wanting to see how far i can push the stock bottom end. Being a 96 there forged so i hope i can run the 250/200s with a s471sx and have no problems. Is there anything you would recommend me do to play it safe? How well does it run?

If anyone else has any ideas or suggestions for me to do while this motor is apart please chim in. Im really trying to do this right the first time lol

Thanks again guys

 

[powerstrokenstang]

Pretty sure clevite comes in the factory rebuild kit.

 

[JDub]

We have a complete 7.3L bearing kit if you're still in need. Includes mains, rods, and cam bearings. Same bearings we use in all of our performance motor builds, including the Lightning race truck.

Let us know if we can help...

 

[Dieselboy.]

Dieselboy you have almost the same setup im building minus the .20 over. Im really wanting to see how far i can push the stock bottom end. Being a 96 there forged so i hope i can run the 250/200s with a s471sx and have no problems. Is there anything you would recommend me do to play it safe? How well does it run?

If anyone else has any ideas or suggestions for me to do while this motor is apart please chim in. Im really trying to do this right the first time lol

Thanks again guys

Your bottom end should be fine. I threw a set of ARP main studs in the bottom end, and had the rods magnafluxed for cracks. As well as the standard stuff with a rebuild.

It runs like a bat out of hell. Never been in such a fun vehicle, that's comparing to a few ford trucks. Mustangs and even SRT10 viper trucks.

Pretty sure clevite comes in the factory rebuild kit.

I'm pretty sure your are correct

 

[97-stroker]

I'm pretty excited. Won't have it done until next year. Where can I find the mahle pistons? I cant seem to find them anywhere.

 

[Magnum PD]

some on Ebay for about $650 right now. I got mine for $350

 

[strokin'_tatsch]

Many of our site sponsors can get you pistons. I would call the ones that build engines if custom machining is being done(bowl work, valve reliefs, etc). WOP, DI, etc.

 

[97-stroker]

As of right now wanting to stay stock bottom end but if the price is right i may go .20 or .30 over on it depending on the piston price. Nothing major with machining.

So far i have:
Comp 910 springs
ARP Headstuds
Clevite Rod bearings
250/200 injectors


Still havnt decided on the fuel system or HPOP deal.

 

[powerstrokenstang]

sounds like you may as well go spend 1k on a rebuild kit and get the pistons and all that in one package.

 

[Mike's Diesel Performance]

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