King Engine Bearings CR1658SV0.75 Connecting Rod Bearing Set Tri-Metal Silver Sputter Replacement

The King Engine Bearings CR1658SV0.75 is a premium tri-metal connecting rod bearing set designed as a high-performance sputter replacement for BMW N47 D20 A and N47S D20 D diesel engines. Engineered for extreme load applications, this bearing set delivers exceptional durability and reliability where standard bearings fall short.

Material Technology:

This connecting rod bearing set utilizes King's advanced tri-metal, silver-based overlay technology — a lead-free formulation featuring solid lubricant additives distributed uniformly throughout the silver matrix. This construction provides superior fatigue strength and load-carrying capacity compared to conventional bimetal or standard tri-metal bearings, making it an ideal direct replacement for OEM sputter-type bearings.

Key Features:

• Lead-free silver-based overlay for environmentally compliant, high-performance operation
• Solid lubricant additives integrated throughout the silver matrix for enhanced protection during cold starts and extreme conditions
• Tri-metal construction offering excellent fatigue resistance and load capacity
• Designed for extreme load engines requiring maximum bearing performance
• Direct sputter replacement — compatible as a drop-in substitute for OEM sputter-type bearings
• 0.75mm oversized to accommodate journals that have been machined undersize during engine reconditioning

King Engine Bearings is a globally recognized manufacturer of precision engine bearings, supplying OEM and aftermarket customers across motorsport, performance, and commercial applications. The CR1658SV0.75 connecting rod bearing set meets or exceeds OEM specifications and is manufactured to the tight tolerances King is known for worldwide.