This Clevite H-Series connecting rod bearing is listed for small block Chevrolet V8 special racing applications with a 1.888 inch rod journal. It is a standard-size, narrowed bearing sold individually. Clevite H-Series performance bearings use a medium level of eccentricity, high crush, a hardened steel back and a thin overlay, and are made without flash plating for better seating. They are intended for crankshafts with oversize fillets and for engines that run in the medium to high RPM range.
Specifications:
- Type: Connecting rod bearing, H-Series performance (sold each)
- Size: standard
- Design: narrowed
- Rod big end diameter: 2.015 in
- Rod journal: 1.888 in
- Bearing material: TM-77 tri-metal
- Construction: tri-metal, hardened steel back, thin overlay
- Eccentricity: medium
- Crush: high
- Finish: no flash plating (for improved seating)
- Engine: Small block Chevy V8, special racing application
- Part number: CB1663H
Engine Application: Small block Chevrolet V8 special racing applications using a 1.888 inch rod journal.
FAQ
What is the Clevite CB1663H for?
It is a connecting rod bearing listed for small block Chevrolet V8 special racing applications that use a 1.888 inch rod journal, with a 2.015 inch rod big end diameter.
What does H-Series mean?
H-Series is Clevite's performance bearing line. It uses a tri-metal construction with medium eccentricity, high crush, a hardened steel back and a thin overlay, and is made without flash plating for better seating. It is intended for crankshafts with oversize fillets and medium to high RPM use.
How many of these bearings do I need?
It is sold individually (each). A V8 has eight connecting rods, so a full rebuild needs eight; order the quantity your build requires.
Is this a narrowed bearing?
Yes. A narrowed bearing has reduced width to provide additional fillet clearance on the crankshaft.
