Best Bearings and Rings

[Shadrack]

I know this has been beat to death, and i've searched and read through the forums. My motor has had trouble with low oil pressure and smoking, so I decided to tear it down since i'm already head over heels in this project. It needs a hone, new rings, and might as well change the bearings.

My question is what rings would you go with? My motor has .040 over pistons (forged i'm pretty sure) and i'm going to shoot a 150 shot of go-go juice through a carb plate (eventually). I'll be running AFR 185 heads and somewhere close to 10:1 compression, and a 750cfm holley carb.

Anyone have suggestions to point me in the right direction? I'm new to an engine rebuild (my first one) and I don't know what all is out there for the best combo. Also, i'm on a budget so I can't spend a whole lot unless I have too.

What would cause this uneven burning and suit buildup? I'm thinking rings gone bad.
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Thanks fellas!

 

[dragnazz5.0]

rings are probably shot. rick is probably your best bet in letting you know what rings and bearings the get. or just ask the machinist, they can usually get anything you want for cheaper than anywhere else. atleast if youre friends with a machinist

 

[Jason 302]

I've used Speed Pro and Clevite bearings and haven't had an issue with either, although the Speed Pro's are suppose to be a lil softer, saving the crank journal if something does get lodged in there. Only ring's I've used are Speed Pro's, I've got low tension in mine right now and they seem to work great.

 

[304billet]

clevite H-series rod and main bearings and Sealed Power ring set.

 

[Rick 91GT]

What crank and rods are you using?

What PT# and brand is the piston.

Depending on the material of the crank you may need a P series bearing not a H-series bearing...

 

[Shadrack]

What crank and rods are you using?

What PT# and brand is the piston.

Depending on the material of the crank you may need a P series bearing not a H-series bearing...

I have no idea. I assume a stock 302 crank. Not sure on the pistons. They have 4 small valve reliefs in them though?

 

[Rick 91GT]

If it is a stock 302 bottom end use a Clevite M-590P main bearing, and a Clevite MS-634P rod bearing, THIS IS ASSUMING IT IS STILL STANDARD SIZE AND IN GOOD SHAPE.

Rings will vary depening on the piston, it would be best to get the motor apart and go from there.

 

[352Ford2]

If it is a stock 302 bottom end use a Clevite M-590P main bearing, and a Clevite MS-634P rod bearing, THIS IS ASSUMING IT IS STILL STANDARD SIZE AND IN GOOD SHAPE.

Rings will vary depening on the piston, it would be best to get the motor apart and go from there.

what he said, H bearings are for cranks with large radiuses.

 

[IntenseBlue]

Clevite bearings and Total Seal rings.