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Originally Posted by nelsmar
So at this point it looks like I am going to try OEM bearings my self and spend some time on the dyno and see how things turn out. This may take until January until I can get a block assembled and installed as my work duty right now is quite hefty. But I should be able to hopefully get a block running by january and hopefully slap a turbo on there shortly after and see what I find out. I'll gladly post logs & information on as much as I can. I'll hopefully be ordering a new shortblock & internals by mid next week.
I may try treating the OEM bearings as well.
I'll ask again to bump the thread... is there anyone that still has their bearings that failed or photos of them? I would still love to see them! 
I really hope I don't regret gambling for the sake of science on this. Hah. |
http://www.mahle-aftermarket.com/MAH...nents/Bearings
Take a look at this site, and click on the sputter bearings. Give how hard guys have claimed the bearings to be I'd wager the bearings are using this process or something similar. This leads me to believe that an additional coating or treatment might not be a good idea.
I look forward to seeing your results.