Speed Pro 8-7135CH Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

Speed Pro 8-7135CH Rod Bearing Set

Speed Pro 8-7135CH is a connecting rod bearing set for Chrysler big block engines in 426 and 440 displacement applications. It is built for standard-size use in performance and standard fitment across a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, and Imperial vehicles.

Key Features

• Engine connecting rod bearing set for Chrysler big block engines
• Application: Competition Series
• Fits 426 and 440 displacement engines
• Standard size: Std-10
• Steel backed overplated bronze alloy bearing material
• Super Duty Alloy construction
• Housing bore range: 2.5000 to 2.5005 in.
• Standard shaft range: 2.3740 to 2.3750 in.
• Oil clearance range: 0.0005 to 0.0029 in.

Detailed Description

Speed Pro 8-7135CH is a rod bearing set for Chrysler big block engines used in 426 and 440 cubic inch builds. The bearing construction combines a steel-backed, overplated bronze alloy with a Super Duty Alloy material specification to support demanding engine service in street and competition environments. This part number, 8-7135CH, is listed for standard-size applications and is commonly referenced for Chrysler, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and Imperial big block engine combinations.

This part cross-references Handy Pack HP7320 for the same application. It also cross-references 3636205 and CB527H for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rod bearing wear in high-load Chrysler big block engines
• Excessive bearing clearance during engine rebuilds
• Noise or knock related to worn connecting rod bearings
• Restoration needs for standard-size 426 and 440 engine assemblies
• Performance rebuild requirements for Chrysler and Dodge big block platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify crankshaft journal size, housing bore, and oil clearance before assembly. Confirm that the engine is a Chrysler big block 426 or 440 application and match the standard-size bearing specification to the crankshaft and rod dimensions. Clean all bearing surfaces thoroughly and follow the engine builder’s clearance and lubrication procedures during installation.

Quality Assurance

Speed Pro states that its engine components are built to deliver value and quality for track use, strip use, and street driving. The 8-7135CH bearing set is specified with published dimensional ranges to support accurate selection during engine rebuilding.