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Originally Posted by PaulE
I like that. If I stay with the stock rods, will definitely use ARP rod bolts. What causes bearings to spin? Isn't it due to loss of lubrication? Does Carillo CP rod offer a more precise bearing fit than the Porsche powdered metal cracked cap rod that would provide a more precise fit and maybe help prevent spun bearings? Am I getting into how many angels can dance on the head of a pin territory here?
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I don't think the issue is the rod bearing clearance, but rather due to heat, potential loss of oil pressure due to starvation/foaming, oil viscosity dropping, etc.
You can certainly try to adjust bearing clearance, but I'd say thats less of an issue.