I think its funny how people dog the needle bearings but the comp aluminum and some harland sharps come that way, they are probably all made in the same place in china. I really dont care where there made, as long as they hold up.
People are unaware that chevy's been using needle bearing rockers for a while...and even they had issues, just like harland sharp did with the early INA needle bearings they used...however harland sharps are what replaces the failed chevy rockers, and they still needle bearing.
the INA 145/146 bearings are known to fail, the SCE145 bearing is better, then again...if you ever catch something wrong upon inspection...you can just have them bushed or rebuilt w/needle bearings again for $125 'quote from rocker specialties'
I looked up pricing on the needle bearings themselves...whew...expensive.
around $190-$240 for a case of 20.
