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drums&cars Nov 30th, 04, 9:20 PM Anyone here use or even heard of teflon coated bearings? Apparently it's super durable and decreases friction by alot. As far as pricing, I've only heard around $10 a bearing......which is pretty cheap for it's supposed functions and durability. Her Malibu Dec 1st, 04, 1:46 AM I have used coated bearings for guys that just had to have them..but have allmost allways used regular clevite bearings , and never had a problem that I could blame on the bearings, If your clearance's are right and you keep the oil and filter changed,you should be fine TROY drums&cars Dec 1st, 04, 1:53 AM Originally posted by Her Malibu: I have used coated bearings for guys that just had to have them..but have allmost allways used regular clevite bearings , and never had a problem that I could blame on the bearings, If your clearance's are right and you keep the oil and filter changed,you should be fine TROY I was just wondering if there were any horsepower benefits from coating the bearings actually.....a good set of bearings clearenced right and fresh oil are always hard to beat. Her Malibu Dec 1st, 04, 3:41 AM Never have done a dyno test ? I guess there could be, but I would say very little if any..maybe Wolfplace will reply he has done a lot of dyno runs. TROY engineguy Dec 1st, 04, 10:54 AM We have done a ton of analysis of coated bearings at Clevite and have not found any measurable advantage with the coatings. Have not found them to be detrimental either, when applied correctly, so it boils down to personal preference. Some engine builders are emphatic about using coated bearings, but I think you will find that most just use the bearings as they come out of the box. drums&cars Dec 1st, 04, 11:14 AM Originally posted by engineguy: We have done a ton of analysis of coated bearings at Clevite and have not found any measurable advantage with the coatings. Have not found them to be detrimental either, when applied correctly, so it boils down to personal preference. Some engine builders are emphatic about using coated bearings, but I think you will find that most just use the bearings as they come out of the box. Ok...thanks. Guess I'll just save my money then. Her Malibu Dec 1st, 04, 1:18 PM Originally posted by engineguy: We have done a ton of analysis of coated bearings at Clevite and have not found any measurable advantage with the coatings. Have not found them to be detrimental either, when applied correctly, so it boils down to personal preference. Some engine builders are emphatic about using coated bearings, but I think you will find that most just use the bearings as they come out of the box. engineguy, Do I get a free set for endorsing your product ?? :D TROY engineguy Dec 2nd, 04, 4:52 PM graemlins/waving.gif EddieC67ss Dec 2nd, 04, 9:52 PM We tried coated bearings in the TAD we ran. They didn't hold up any better than regular ones. Of course that was a pretty tough test on bearings. Her Malibu Dec 2nd, 04, 11:13 PM Originally posted by engineguy: graemlins/waving.gif Awe come on... just a set of rods and mains..350 std std.... http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage09/3.gif TROY | ||