rod bearing for ka24de???

Post by **solarex** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

those that rebuilt their bottom-end, any recommendation for aftermarket rod bearing or just use OEM ones?

Post by **Nathan** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

OEM or Clevite 77 would be my choice.

Post by **solarex** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

Nathan wrote:OEM or Clevite 77 would be my choice.

thanks, Nathan! I'll look into Clevite.....

Post by **huguetpj** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

I went OEM (10 over) cause I was told they were very good. Bought them from CourtesyParts, the price should be on the engine rebuild page on my site.

What is the price on the Clevite ones?

Post by **solarex** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

huguetpj wrote:I went OEM (10 over)

oem, eh!! it's working well for you?

Post by **aleph1** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

I recommend the Nismo bearings. They are nice because they have an oil groove to keep oil on the bearing when cornering hard, drifting, etc when all the oil in the pan splashes to one side. Not sure if anyother manufacturer has this feature...

Post by **Nathan** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

You can't go wrong with OEM, they've proven to hold up for a LONG time. I just went with the Clevite's because they have a great reputation as well and my machine shop could get them easily.

Post by **solarex** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

i would agree, oem has proven itself to last. this route would definately cut some cost.

now, i'm pondering how much power stock rods could hold? any one care to chime me on this...

Post by **Charlie240sxt** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

some say over 300 but its risky

Post by **solarex** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

Charlie240sxt wrote:some say over 300 but its risky

the rods is one of the weakest link, hmm....i guess i need to expand my budget for more parts.lol.

Post by **aleph1** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

Just dont rev too high on a boosted KA with stock rods.

Post by **Charlie240sxt** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

I have seen one over 300whp on stock bottem end but it really pushing it i think

Post by **trpower7** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

Stock rods are shot-peened from the factory and have run up to 400hp easily. DUY runs on a totally stock bottom end for 3 years at 357 dyno proven hp. The key is fuel management people. Enough fuel and rods shouldn't be a problem. Pistons are the only item one should really have to consider upgrading until you start reaching stupid power levels. Rods bending/breaking in a boosted KA simply becuase they are weak are VERY few and VERY far between.

Post by **aleph1** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

arent the stock rods forged also?

Post by **PMan_S13** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

yep, the rods are forged

Post by **solarex** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

PMan_S13 wrote:yep, the rods are forged

now, that i didn't know.

does anyone know what is needed to be done on the stock rods to mate Ross or JE pistons?

Post by **aleph1** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

Nothing? all youd need to worry about are the wrist pins, which most likely come with the piston kit anyway.

Post by **Nathan** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

Nothing as long as long as you stick with a stock wrist pin size for the pistons

Post by **Charlie240sxt** » Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:10 am

But i want that pice of mind when i push 25psi into this motor that cost me 4k

rod bearing for ka24de???

rod bearing for ka24de???

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