Pilot bushing recommendation
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Drifting
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Pilot bushing recommendation
From what I’ve read it’s preferred to go with a bushing rather than a needle bearing. Is there a specific bushing brand/design preferred?
Just realized my new motor does not have one and will need to order.
Just realized my new motor does not have one and will need to order.
Team Owner
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IDK why people prefer the bushing...My preference is the needle bearing.
For bronze, I doubt any one brand is better than another. Get one from a local auto parts store and you should be fine.
For bronze, I doubt any one brand is better than another. Get one from a local auto parts store and you should be fine.
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That is the GM fluted bronze bushing, which I believe they call "oilite" because it's self-lubricating. The part # is CT1088. This is what seems to have come stock in the LT1 and LT4. I'm no expert, but this is what was recommended to me by Jim Jandik of PowerTorque Solutions, one of two ZF/clutch gurus. I know the previous owner of my car had installed a roller bearing instead, and it came out in pieces. That's just one case rather than a body of proof, of course. But your bearing still looks great so I see no reason to go with anything different.
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Drifting
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I went with this one, looked just like the OEM one that came out at nearly 120k
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C9SID0..._YXCEFbRRMZKYK
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C9SID0..._YXCEFbRRMZKYK
for install, tap it in with a matching socket size diameter?
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