I do not have a time for how long the '88 bearings will last. The car is still in the "project" phase - now in storage. Knowing the issues with the front bearings we made several choices in how we would approach the build:
1) Stay with a 225/45-15 tire (15x7 rim)
2) Use stock rotors & calipers w/good ducting and race pads
3) Strip car to lightest possible weight
Knowing the front bearings were the weak link, we approached it as trying to minimize load on the bearings by staying lightweight in both sprung & unsprung weight. Having watched multiple teams on multiple platforms "overtire" their cars in endurance racing and then try to jump through hoops to make parts never designed for those loads work, this seemed the more logical approach. All platforms have their limits and when you choose to press outside those, the farther you go, the more expensive it gets!
Our goal would be to get 24 hours out of a set of freshly prepped bearings (no play / visually inspected / cleaned / repacked with good grease) - realistic or not?!?!?
[This message has been edited by Craig71188 (edited 01-27-2022).]