Wpc coated rod bearing freshly out from my car- Just did the second Rod bearing change for peace of mind at ACM after 28k miles on my previous set of Wpc coated GTS spec rod bearings- Surprisingly!They turned out to be in a really good shape and barely worn. Base on what I see and the mechanic's experience, they barely see anything better than this. I wasn't trying to make good money for this since it would sound retarded, and I wouldn't recommend you to buy this if you are sending your car to a shop to get the rod bearing done, but it would be a good choice for those of you that want to do a tight budget DIY. I have attached image below and don't hesitate to ask for a detailed close up on each of them.
FYI- I believe I found the sweet spot for keeping the rod bearing good. Per Troy Jeup recommended, I've been running 5-50w engine oil for the whole time and Motorad 88090 thermostat, I wasn't sure if it will work but now it definitely proves that it works! But also I would say WARM UP is the most important part. I never drive it without warming it up for a good 5-10 minutes or even longer.
I also have a vibrant technics engine mount track version out from the car, its been on my car for approximately 5000 miles, I believe they are the best option of engine mounts in the market, the vibration is minimal comparing to all the other brand I've been through all these years.
Rod Bearing: $150 Engine Mounts : $100 If you buy them together I can do $200 for both. Local pick up at Edison/Highland Park NJ, or ship at your own cost.