Are Mahle Clevite bearings good?

Typically, they can withstand up to 60% higher loads and have 40% better seizure resistance than comparable competitive engine bearings. Not only do they exceed light vehicle durability requirements of 150,000 miles, they also exceed heavy vehicle durability requirements of 300,000 miles.

What series are Clevite bearings?

P-Series main bearings are the oldest members of the Clevite 77 bearing family and are intended for high-revving engines. To compensate for the high-load factors and distortion in these engines, these bearings have higher eccentricity and a high crush factor.

Is Mahle Clevite?

Our 7 brands represent innovation and uncompromising quality: MAHLE Original, Knecht, Behr, Metal Leve, Izumi, Clevite and BRAIN BEE.

Who makes Clevite 77 bearings?

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently announced the release of its 2018 Clevite engine bearing catalog for Asian, European and domestic light vehicle applications in North America. The Clevite engine bearing catalog features more than 4,000 SKUs, including new OE replacement, polymer-coated bearings.

What are Clevite 77 bearings?

All bearings stamped “Clevite 77” are constructed of trimetal cast copper lead. These bearings have a steel back for support, a cast copper lead lining to withstand the loads of engine operation and an electroplated Babbitt overlay on the running surface to provide searing surface qualities.

Are King bearings any good?

King creates a surface that’s 24% stronger and offers greater fatigue resistance than both Clevite and ACL. Not only does it look and feel different, it performs better than your typical racing bearing. Kings Average Load capacity is a staggering 10,200psi versus most competitors 9,400psi rating.

How do I know what size bearings I need?

It is sometimes necessary to measure bearings to determine the correct bearing type. You can measure the dimensions of a bearing by using a vernier calliper like the one below or measuring accurately with a ruler. All bearings will have a width, an inner diameter and an outside diameter.

What is the best rod bearing material?

Bearing Materials For performance applications, tri-metal bearings are usually the preferred choice. A typical tri-metal performance bearing consists of a steel backing, a substrate usually made of bronze (copper/lead), and the overlay, which can be made of several metals.