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Q: What kind of performance enhancement should I expect from ceramic bearings?

…you will see about 2-3 times the life out of a ceramic bearing as compared to a standard bearing. This is because ceramic is harder than steel in ball form; it is 3-4 times…

Q: What is an ABEC Rating?

…to standards established by the Annular Bearing Engineers Committee (ABEC) of the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA). The ABEC and ISO bearing standards are…

Q: The bearings I received have a green shield on one side and a black shield on the other. Should either of these be removed on the back bearing? What about the front? Are these colored differently to indicate direction or does this matter?

…grease in for the life of the bearing so there is no need to worry about lubrication. With regard the rear bearing both seals can be removed if needed and is probably advisable.

Q: Should I remove the shields or seals from my engine bearings?

…Your rear bearing should be open on both sides to allow as much fuel as possible to pass through and act as a lubricant. You may however want to leave one shield on, in the rear