King LS1/SBC Rod Bearing Set, HP Bi-Metal Series, .001 Oversize, Set of 8
KING BEARINGS
Overview:
King HP-Series rod bearings were developed mainly for drag race applications needing a material harder than the Babbitt top layer. These applications demanded a structure that could withstand high loads for short durations and still offer higher embeddability and compatibility. In response, King developed the HP-Series featuring the Alecular metal structure.
The HP-Series is also suited for many performance applications with nodular cast iron crankshafts, such as street, strip, and some levels of Circle Track racing.
HP-Series bearings are particularly suitable for the following cases:
- When a tri-metal bearing's Babbitt overlay extrudes over the sides, migrates to one end, or is physically removed by the crankshaft
- When the intermediate layer of a tri-metal bearing is exposed, damaging the crank journal and requiring expensive grinding or replacementWhen contaminants enter the oil stream, scratching and damaging the crankshaft journals