MAHLE Performance boasts the most extensive line of performance engine bearings in the market hands down. Combining the legendary CLEVITE bearing brand for domestic applications with the global coverage in the MAHLE brand for the import market, MAHLE Performance truly is the engine bearing of choice in the performance bearing market.
Whether modifying stock engines or building race engines from the ground up, the legacy of excellence that began decades ago, continues today with MAHLE Performance and CLEVITE engine bearings.
Features
- Exclusive three layer design capable of carrying max loads of up to 12,000 psi
- Copper-lead alloy layer, precision steel back layer and electroplated white metal "babbitt" surface layer reduces drag and increases horsepower
- Withstands up to 60% higher loads
- 40% better seizure resistance than the competition
- High crush for better seating and retention.
- High eccentricity accommodates rod bore distortion.
- Grooved lower mains maintain 360 degree oiling.
- Hardened steel backing for greater strength.
- Strong, extra-thin overlay to withstand high loading and resist flaking.
- Usage:
- Direct replacement
- Material:
- Tri-metal, TM-77
- Engine Crankshaft Undersize (in.):
- 0.010 in.
- Coated:
- No
- Narrow Bearing:
- No
- Dowel Pin Hole:
- No
- Grooved Bearing:
- Yes
- Groove Location:
- Upper
- Groove Style:
- 1/2
- Quantity:
- Sold as a set of 5.
- Make:
- American Motors
- Engine Family:
- AMC V8
- Engine Sizes:
- 4.8L/290-6.6L/401
- Years:
- 1967-1979
