Has anyone been able to tell any difference in how easy there car rolled or performance by going to REM polished wheel bearings this would be for an IMCA Stock Car a very competitive class.
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Has anyone been able to tell any difference in how easy there car rolled or performance by going to REM polished wheel bearings this would be for an IMCA Stock Car a very competitive class.
The difference in bearings is just as much as the REM finish, meaning a cheap/import bearing is say 100 units of friction and a good bearing like a Timken is say 75 units. If you REM a cheap/import bearing it will end up just slightly less friction then a unaltered Timken at say 70 units. Now obviously REM a Timken bearing will be way lower like say 50 units.Quote:
Originally Posted by racing08
However money is generally better spent on handling/tires then spending a bunch on bearings. I mean say it take 1 extra HP to roll those wheel bears, when was the last time you actually won because you had 5 extra HP?
Buy a quality bearing pack lightly with grease and Go down the road. Now wheel bearing spacers make more difference as far as drag then special bearings or low drag seals.