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BMW STD Connecting Rod Bearing Set - King CR6854XP
BMW STD Connecting Rod Bearing Set - King CR6854XP
The XP series is a line of bearings with advanced metallurgical and geometric technologies that meet extreme performance loads. It was developed for all performance applications that use forged steel aftermarket crankshafts and produce high loads for extended periods.King Racing’s XP series features pMax Black™, a unique tri-metal structure that is 24% harder than any other conventional tri-metal race bearing. pMax Black™ together with the XP geometric features are the ideal combination for performance racing. For more on King Racing technologies visit TechLabAll King Bearings are specifically engineered to withstand the highest loads and RPMs generated by today’s top competition engines. All King Performance Engine Bearings feature: - “Bull’s Eye Tolerance”*. King engine bearings have the closest wall tolerances in the industry, with all shells matched to 0.0001".
- Increased Height.* Greater rod bearing height improves bearing-to-bore contact/heat transfer and reduces spin potential at high RPM.
- Improved Oiling.* Mains feature enlarged, chamfered oil holes.
- Medium Eccentricity.* This enables optimum load distribution and improved oiling.
- Dowel Holes.* Most rod bearings are available with or without dowel holes.
- Narrowed Design.* Mains and rods are narrowed for large-radius crankshafts.
We offer the industry’s widest selection of sizes, including special clearance options. With more choices than ever, you’ll find the right King High Performance Engine Bearings for your most demanding applications.*Construction* Enhanced tri-metal copper lead construction with nickel barrier and SecureBond adhesionFeatures: - 15% - 30% greater load capacity than traditional bearings
- The SecureBond unique adhesion process, for superior stability between the top and intermediate layers
- 0.0005" metallurgically enhanced and hardened performance overlay withstands greater loads and better resists surface fatigue
- Mains are 1/2 grooved for uncompromised lower shell load capacity
Vehicle Fitment
1995 BMW E36 M3 (S50)

King Engine Bearings was founded in 1960 with one objective: to supply the highest quality bearings available in the marketplace.
By specializing in engine bearings, King has built an extensive product offering that includes a wide range of engine bearings for automobiles, light-duty and heavy-duty trucks, marine, aviation, standby power and many other types of internal combustion engines. Every King bearing utilizes the highest quality materials and the most advanced designs to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
From concept to final product, everything is done under one roof. This allows King to produce bearings more efficiently and with more accuracy in order to keep up with the needs of our customers. During production, all bearings must pass rigorous quality control checkpoints throughout the entire process. This stringent system of multiple quality checks ensures that only the highest quality bearings ever make it into our customers’ hands.
Warranty Information
All new King products are warranted to be free from defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of Activation and no longer than 2 years from the purchase date. Warranty applies for product who were activated in i-King system only.Warranty is referring to King's products listed in King online catalog and only for King branded products in King boxes. Purchaser agrees that it's sole and exclusive claims against King Engine Bearings shall be limited to the claims set forth in the section “Warranty Limitations”. King will not be liable for any damage, resulting from delay in delivery or installation of the products or any failure to preform as a result of circumstances behind its control. Maximum liability for damages or injuries of any kind in property or persons, is limited to an amount of the purchased product, unless decided otherwise by King following King claim analysis. Warranty limitation: King will replace only products who were activated in the i-King system and found to be defective within one year from the date of activation and no longer than two years from purchase date. King will not be responsible for any additional repair costs, parts or labor unless decided otherwise by King following King claim analysis. All payments made for warranties accepted under this warranty policy shall be in the form of a product credit. Purchaser shall not be permitted to request any other form of payment. King will not be responsible for damages to the vehicle's engine or its parts resulting from failure to properly maintain or repair the vehicle or the use of the parts in no-standard, offroad applications. The vehicles must be kept in good maintenance and repair and King will not be liable for any risk resulting from utilizing the vehicle in off-road or performance applications. King is not responsible for failures resulting from improper installation or repair procedures, alteration or the misapplication of parts, or use in engines modified for racing, or use in levels of performance beyond the engine manufacturers original recommendations. King shall have the authority to modify the terms expressed herein. Purchaser Responsibilities: Purchaser is responsible for proper operation and maintenance of the engine according to the engine manufacturers' specifications. Purchaser is obligated to provide King with a relevant evidence of compliance with the manufacturers' specifications. Purchaser must notify King company or King authorized distributor of the claim within 30 days of any failure suspected to be warrantable. Purchaser is responsible for the cost of all repairs which are not reimbursable under this warranty.
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