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BE Bearings - Extra Clearance bearings for BMW S65/S85
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We have lots of technical information at our web site and wiki...with more on the way. See also:
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12-05-2015, 02:03 PM | #2 |
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wow!!! Wish you had a solution for the s54 too!
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12-08-2015, 08:44 AM | #3 |
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I feel like we should have a registry of all the people using these bearings already and capture experiences. Maybe link to each person's individual thread for stock bearing pics and other details. Some people are using ARP fasteners and/or oils that are not 10W-60 and this information should be captured too.
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12-10-2015, 01:01 AM | #4 |
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So do we need to specify what size we want??
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If you were rebuilding your engine and took journal and rod measurements you could request a specific size. Other than taking measurements there is no way to know what size you need so you will be shipped a matched set unless you specify otherwise when ordering. |
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12-10-2015, 01:22 PM | #6 |
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Is there a discount code to use on that site? It doesn't have the group buy price anymore.
edit: found it here http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1202266 Last edited by twinpuller; 12-10-2015 at 02:31 PM.. |
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12-10-2015, 11:17 PM | #7 |
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Just ordered a set for my e92 with only 61km on the clock. Blackstone came back with lead and copper both 3 times the universal average... Now that I know about it I have to do some preventative maintenance
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12-13-2015, 03:58 PM | #9 |
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What's the difference here between the bearings marked red and black. The ones marked in black have a tapered edge and the red don't. Or is this for illustration only?
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12-13-2015, 07:23 PM | #11 |
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Same here!
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12-13-2015, 10:56 PM | #12 |
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The topmost red you circled seems to have a tapered edge. I'm looking at a tray of 30, and it looks like both sides are tapered for the entire tray. But it's so small it's really hard to see with the naked eye.
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12-23-2015, 07:55 PM | #13 |
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I want to share the "Anatomy" of the BE Bearings. The construction is called Tri-Metal. That means there's a steel metal backing, topped with lead-copper alloy, topped with a babbit alloy (three metals). BE added the Clevite "TriArmor®" non-friction coating to reduce friction and wear during start ups and low oil pressure situations. BE Bearings were designed with this coating in mind, so you don't have to worry about the thickness of the coating reducing your bearing clearances. BE gives you the extra clearance and low-friction coating in all of their bearings.
Here's what that looks like in an actual BE Bearing. BE sanded this bearing down to show what each layer looks like. |
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No mention of this in this post means it's not that important ? Last edited by Rajmun340; 12-24-2015 at 09:36 AM.. |
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You read into his statement a little too much and took it far too literal.....
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