"Coated" ACL beaings...

[nickrule99]

Hey guys-

A local shop around here is selling some coated ACL bearings, that I would have paid no attention to if I hadnt just read a thread about Calico coatings.

Well, I asked the guy what kind of coating was on them and he said he didnt know....
so my question is this:

Is Calico a company? Or a "type" of coating?
What other kinds of coating could it be, and if I pick them up, is there any way I can tell what they are actually coated with?

Sorry if this is a stupid question and Im just wasting your time.

-Nick

 

[TSIfreek]

Hey guys-

A local shop around here is selling some coated ACL bearings, that I would have paid no attention to if I hadnt just read a thread about Calico coatings.

Well, I asked the guy what kind of coating was on them and he said he didnt know....
so my question is this:

Is Calico a company? Or a "type" of coating?
What other kinds of coating could it be, and if I pick them up, is there any way I can tell what they are actually coated with?

Sorry if this is a stupid question and Im just wasting your time.

-Nick

Nick, Calico is a company that coats bearings pistons and what ever else you want. I never heard of them but three months ago in a engine builders magazine. If you want more info on the company go to yahoo and type in calico coatings.
If you want my oppinion on them I really dont feel its needed since the oil is what keeps the crank from ever touching the bearings. Even if the bearings were coated and the crank hit them the coating would get taken off . I like piston moly coatings but other than that I see no reason to spend the extra money on a motor that will see alot of street driving. The coating you see on the bearing is a special moly coating. If you are building a 8 second motor than it would be worth the extra money since it will be on the edge all the time but other than that I see no need for it. The money you save you can by a set of rod bearings with.

 

[nickrule99]

Ok, thanks.

I'll just pick up a set of uncoated ACL bearings then.
Thanks man, I appreciate it.

-Nick