Engine Bearings

[tonis56]

Ive done all my measurements as per the FSM. I have found that I need all new main and connecting rod bearings. I have found quite a few different places to purchase from as well as a few different brand. First is King bearing (found on http://cgi.ebay.com/JDM-NISSAN...wItem). Second is ACL calico coated main and con rod bearings for $200http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...%3AIT . Third choice is OEM from Phase2. Ive found all those for roughly $150. My question is, Has anyone had experience with these aftermarket bearings? Or would my best bet be just OEM from phase 2. I also noticed that phase2 is the only place that allows me to select the different grades and I know what grades I need. What do you think?

[tonis56]

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[DawgMode]

or u could just do wat i did and by bearings from your local nissan dealership for $30

[SmithSR]

If you're going to order from the internet, order from Phase2.

Phase2 or dealer.

[ILikeMy240sx]

You might get a tighter fit if you select OEM different grade sizes rather than selecting one std size for all main and rod bearings.

For connecting rod bearings, I selected the bearings using the numbers on the crank and the clearance was smack in the middle of the range of allowable clearance.

For main bearings I did the same method (#s on the crank) but I could not get a plastigauge to measure the tight clearance required by the factory standards but mine was well below the limit but a bit out of the std clearance limit which is still ok.

I ordered mine from hybridynamics.com. They have been very helpful and shipped ultra fast. I ordered Monday and got it on Friday. DO NOT order from Midway Auto. They suck donkey balls and took about a month to send me my bearings and everything was sent in wrong quantities... Because of them my rebuild has been delayed for a month. Those sons of biotches....

[tonis56]

If you're going to order from the internet, order from Phase2.Phase2 or dealer.

So if i order from the dealer, do I just order for the sr20de from the sentra?

[tonis56]

You might get a tighter fit if you select OEM different grade sizes rather than selecting one std size for all main and rod bearings.

For connecting rod bearings, I selected the bearings using the numbers on the crank and the clearance was smack in the middle of the range of allowable clearance.

For main bearings I did the same method (#s on the crank) but I could not get a plastigauge to measure the tight clearance required by the factory standards but mine was well below the limit but a bit out of the std clearance limit which is still ok.

I ordered mine from hybridynamics.com. They have been very helpful and shipped ultra fast. I ordered Monday and got it on Friday. DO NOT order from Midway Auto. They suck donkey balls and took about a month to send me my bearings and everything was sent in wrong quantities... Because of them my rebuild has been delayed for a month. Those sons of biotches....

Ive also checked into hybridynamics.com and I am pleased with some of thier other parts. Do you know anything about the main bolts that they sell??

tony-

[tonis56]

I ordered the thrust bearings and the nismo main cap bolts from hybriddynamics. Im looking forward to getting them. thanks for your help guys.

tony-

[tonis56]

I also have one more thing to add. I am going to be using eagle rods. This wont make a difference on the bearings will it? The journal clearance should still be the same as the stock rod? Correct me if im wrong.

Tony-

[Henry G]

you should do a build thread.

[tonis56]

you should do a build thread.

Im gonna when I put it all back together! That will be in a couple months when I get the rest of the parts. Cams and Con rods are all I have left.