Clevite

Since the development of the first precision insert-type bearing in 1929, Clevite bearings set the pace for engineering quality, establishing a legacy that continues to define excellence in engine components. From the beginning, CLEVITE has earned and maintained a reputation as the industry standard in replacement engine bearings. For daily drivers, and racers on tracks around the country, CLEVITE continues to be the brand of choice for engine builders.

The TriMetal Technology Advantage

What sets Clevite apart is their pioneering TriMetal bearing construction. CLEVITE TriMetal engine bearings have been the industry standard since the first patent on the cast, copper, lead composition decades ago. This innovative design combines a hardened steel backing with a cast copper-lead alloy center and an electroplated white metal babbitt overlay, creating a bearing structure engineered for extreme conditions. CLEVITE TriMetal engine bearings have as much as 40% better seizure resistance than competitors' engine bearings and can withstand significantly higher loads during extended operation.

When rebuilding your engine's rotating assembly, choosing the right Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set or individual Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing components is critical for long-term reliability. Clevite's precision-engineered main bearings provide the foundation for smooth crankshaft rotation and optimal oil film integrity. Similarly, their Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set and Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Pair options deliver the load-carrying capacity needed for both street performance and professional racing applications.

Track-Proven Performance

Look inside most winning Indy cars and NASCAR vehicles and you'll find Clevite engine bearings. The success and notoriety CLEVITE has earned on the race track proves the commitment to excellence maintained by all who contribute to the CLEVITE brand. This track success provides CLEVITE the ultimate proving ground for technologies that yield results in all passenger car and light vehicle applications.

The brand's performance bearing lineup includes multiple series designed for specific applications—from the versatile H-Series for general high-performance use to the advanced F-Series with enhanced seizure resistance for extreme competition engines. Each series is engineered with precise eccentricity, crush specifications, and chamfer dimensions to accommodate the demands of modified and racing engines.

Complete Sealing Solutions

Beyond bearings, Clevite offers comprehensive engine sealing components, including their Engine Cylinder Head Gasket lineup. Proper head gasket selection is essential for maintaining combustion chamber integrity and preventing coolant or oil leaks, particularly in high-compression or forced-induction applications where cylinder pressures exceed stock specifications.

Built for Durability

CLEVITE TriMetal engine bearings not only exceed light vehicle OE durability requirements of 150,000 miles, they also exceed heavy vehicle OE durability requirements of 300,000 miles, making them an excellent choice for both performance builds and long-lasting daily drivers. Clevite is part of MAHLE Performance. This well-known brand supplies engine components backed by decades of materials science research and real-world testing.

Whether you're assembling a street engine, rebuilding a classic muscle car powerplant, or constructing a competition race motor, Clevite's precision-engineered components provide the reliability and performance that professional engine builders have trusted for nearly a century.