Custom Clevite Rod Bearings

nicksm3 · 09-27-2015, 04:08 PM

I'd like to be in the loop on this for sure

Dave07997S · 09-27-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kawasaki00

Everything is setup just waiting on them to announce on product page.

Is this just a one time production or will it be a regular item now?

Josefinoe · 09-28-2015, 05:42 PM

Interested in a set as well. Good work!

aus · 10-08-2015, 12:00 AM

I keep checking in this section to hear about the bearings being available for sale or some info on them?
What's the hold up?
Any info on the testing mentioned?

BMRLVR · 10-08-2015, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

I keep checking in this section to hear about the bearings being available for sale or some info on them?
What's the hold up?
Any info on the testing mentioned?

Please be patient, the bearings are now being measured for actual thickness and binned. After they are all binned Kawasaki is going to perform some testing at his shop to verify that the bearings meet the specs that were ordered.

The main goal with this project is to provide a quality product that comes with installation, hardware and oil viscosity recommendations. The goal is not to rush the bearings to market and compromise the final product.

0-60Motorsports · 10-08-2015, 06:21 AM

Sounds good, waiting.

e92zero · 10-08-2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BMRLVR

Please be patient, the bearings are now being measured for actual thickness and binned. After they are all binned Kawasaki is going to perform some testing at his shop to verify that the bearings meet the specs that were ordered.

The main goal with this project is to provide a quality product that comes with installation, hardware and oil viscosity recommendations. The goal is not to rush the bearings to market and compromise the final product.

Thanks.

Same question as the other poster above though, is this going to be a one time thing or there will be ongoing production after this point?

aus · 10-08-2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BMRLVR

Please be patient, the bearings are now being measured for actual thickness and binned. After they are all binned Kawasaki is going to perform some testing at his shop to verify that the bearings meet the specs that were ordered.

The main goal with this project is to provide a quality product that comes with installation, hardware and oil viscosity recommendations. The goal is not to rush the bearings to market and compromise the final product.

Appreciate the update!
Thank again to all involved for making the effort to make them just right.

ijnoj09 · 10-08-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

Appreciate the update!
Thank again to all involved for making the effort to make them just right.

This

W Cole · 10-08-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by e92zero

Thanks.

Same question as the other poster above though, is this going to be a one time thing or there will be ongoing production after this point?

?

jav_au · 10-08-2015, 03:38 PM

Will the standard oem tws oil be okay to run with these bearings? Ideally want to run manufacturer recommended oil if possible. Thanks for the update.

BMRLVR · 10-08-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by e92zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMRLVR

Please be patient, the bearings are now being measured for actual thickness and binned. After they are all binned Kawasaki is going to perform some testing at his shop to verify that the bearings meet the specs that were ordered.

The main goal with this project is to provide a quality product that comes with installation, hardware and oil viscosity recommendations. The goal is not to rush the bearings to market and compromise the final product.

Thanks.

Same question as the other poster above though, is this going to be a one time thing or there will be ongoing production after this point?

Additional production will be done as required. The first run is 125 sets of 16 shells (S65) or 100 sets of 20 shells (S85). The first run would have to be nearly all sold before additional production would be completed.

wheatpaste · 10-08-2015, 11:42 PM

Any ballpark estimate on the price per set?

WickedE93 · 10-09-2015, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wheatpaste

Any ballpark estimate on the price per set?

American Dave · 10-09-2015, 03:06 AM

I gave up waiting and replaced mine this week and I am glad I did it.

dogbone · 10-09-2015, 10:18 AM

I'm in for release news!

BlackPhoenix · 10-09-2015, 10:30 AM

So down for this release. My car has been supercharged since this Spring and I've been holding off on using WPC/VAC bearings when I first heard these new ones were going to come out originally in May. Def put me down on the list. Patience...

davesaddiction · 10-11-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by American Dave

I gave up waiting and replaced mine this week and I am glad I did it.

Any Blackstone reports showing concern?

American Dave · 10-11-2015, 07:26 PM

previous oil analysis did not indicate any reason for concern

byroncheung · 10-14-2015, 10:45 AM

Hi I have been reading up on these rod-bearing threads. I have a 2011 e90 m3 which from what I read the rod-bearing are the newer types that have no lead in it. Will oil analysis be useful in telling the healthiness? If yes, what metal / level should I be looking at? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Bx Tpr · 10-14-2015, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMRLVR

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMRLVR

Please be patient, the bearings are now being measured for actual thickness and binned. After they are all binned Kawasaki is going to perform some testing at his shop to verify that the bearings meet the specs that were ordered.

The main goal with this project is to provide a quality product that comes with installation, hardware and oil viscosity recommendations. The goal is not to rush the bearings to market and compromise the final product.

Thanks.

Same question as the other poster above though, is this going to be a one time thing or there will be ongoing production after this point?

Additional production will be done as required. The first run is 125 sets of 16 shells (S65) or 100 sets of 20 shells (S85). The first run would have to be nearly all sold before additional production would be completed.

I'm down for a set. Will any recommendations be made as to which rod bolts and oil to use with these bearings as well?

Shredicus · 10-14-2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bx Tpr

I'm down for a set. Will any recommendations be made as to which rod bolts and oil to use with these bearings as well?

Interested in knowing this as well

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byroncheung Lieutenant 192 Rep 593 Posts Drives: e90 m3, 997.2 c2s, x166 GL450 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	oil analysis useful for non lead bearing? Hi I have been reading up on these rod-bearing threads. I have a 2011 e90 m3 which from what I read the rod-bearing are the newer types that have no lead in it. Will oil analysis be useful in telling the healthiness? If yes, what metal / level should I be looking at? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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