Old 01-24-2007, 12:06 AM
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Your information on ACL bearings is correct, I just went through this about 2 months ago. If you are taking measurements yourself, be sure you have a micrometer that is accurate between ten-thousandths and one hundred-thousandths of an inch. Most commercially available micrometer's aren't accurate to this degree of precision. I got mine for $220 a piece. Link: http://www.mytoolstore.com/starrett/microndx.html


After lots of thought, measuring, and talking to various builders, I decided to stick with OEM only. I am sure ACL makes quality engine bearings, but unless you have your crankshaft precisely ground to mate with "green" bearings, they aren't up to par with OEM.

I have yet to see a "virgin" Honda crankshaft with identical measurements all the way across, calling for "green" bearings. Depending on the measurement variance (between journals), using the same size bearing on all can result in a variance oil pressure. I just feel that Honda must have fine tuned everything for a reason. 8500 +/- RPM's isn't something to underestimate.

IMO, you shouldn't cut corners on bearings for anything other than an economical box. With the amount spent already, I doubt the extra cost for OEM will brake the bank.

In the end, I doubt you would have any major issues with ACL bearings as they have been used countless times.

This is just my opinion, take it or leave it.




Main Bearing thickness by color
Blue 2.013-2.010 mm 0.0793”- 0.0791”
Black 2.010-2.007 mm 0.0791”- 0.0790”
Brown 2.007-2.004 mm 0.0790”- 0.0789”
Green 2.004-2.001 mm 0.0789”- 0.0788”
<- ACL Size
Yellow 2.001-1.998 mm 0.0788”- 0.0787”
Pink 1.998-1.995 mm 0.0787”- 0.0785”
Red 1.995-1.992 mm 0.0785”- 0.0783”




Rod bearing thickness by color
Blue 1.510-1.507 mm 0.0594”- 0.0593”
Black 1.507-1.504 mm 0.0593”- 0.0592”
Brown 1.504-1.501 mm 0.0592”- 0.0591”
Green 1.501-1.498 mm 0.0591”- 0.0590”
<- ACL Size
Yellow 1.498-1.495 mm 0.0590”- 0.0589”
Pink 1.495-1.492 mm 0.0589”- 0.0587”
Red 1.492-1.489 mm 0.0587”- 0.0586”