King Engine Bearings CR868XPNC.026 XP-Series pMaxKote Rod Bearing Set Ford V8 4.6L/5.4L SOHC

The King Engine Bearings CR868XPNC.026 is an XP-Series connecting rod bearing set engineered for Ford V8 4.6L and 5.4L SOHC engines. This set features King's factory-applied pMaxKote nano-composite polymer coating, which is applied over the pMaxBlack tri-metal overlay as part of the manufacturing process, delivering race-level protection without altering the bearing's precision wall thickness dimensions.

pMaxKote Coating Advantages:

• Superior seizure resistance during metal-to-metal contact events
• Superior cavitation resistance to protect bearing surfaces
• Enhanced wear resistance with no added wall thickness or change in oil clearance
• Additional protection against oil starvation conditions
• Ceramic nano-composite particles function as a fourth structural layer for superior build protection

XP-Series Tri-Metal Construction:

• Enhanced copper/lead construction with a nickel barrier layer over a steel backing
• pMaxBlack overlay with 5% copper content and proprietary nano-scaled hardening process delivers a 24% increase in overlay hardness (18.1 HV) and a 24% overall increase in load capacity (up to 10,200 psi)
• SecureBond micro-etch adhesion process strengthens tri-metal structural integrity and reduces risk of delamination under extreme loads
• Wall thickness tolerance held to an exceptional ±0.0001 in. for precise oil clearance control
• 45-degree chamfer on the crank cheek side and increased crush height for improved bearing-to-bore contact, heat transfer, and reduced spin potential at high RPM

Specifications:

• MPN: CR868XPNC.026
• Series: XP-Series (XPC — pMaxKote Coated)
• Undersize: 0.026 mm
• Bearing Width: 0.752 in.
• Standard Bearing Thickness (Without O/S): 0.076 in.

King Engine Bearings has specialized exclusively in engine bearings since 1960, and the CR868XPNC.026 reflects that focused expertise — making it an ideal choice for high-performance builds, forced induction applications, and endurance racing where bearing reliability is critical.