Just my 2 cents but I would go with the oem style. Babbitt style bearings are an older technology. I am sure that they are easier on the crank (they are lead) but from what I've heard they don't last as long. '50s era chevy inline six engines had them. They were splash lubricated. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> I am sure EB has experience with them. No, I'm not going to make a reference to his age. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />