King Engine Bearings CR1658SP0.5 Connecting Rod Bearing Set +0.50mm Oversize BMW N47 D20 A N47S D20 D SP Series Sputter

The King Engine Bearings CR1658SP0.5 is a +0.50mm oversize connecting rod bearing set engineered specifically for BMW N47 D20 A and N47S D20 D engines. This SP Series bearing is designed as a direct OE replacement for applications originally equipped with sputter-type bearings, delivering the durability and load capacity required by these demanding diesel powerplants.

SP Series Construction:

• Steel-backed tri-metal design for maximum structural rigidity and housing support
• Lead-free bronze intermediate layer for enhanced strength and environmental compliance
• Sputter overlay applied via Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) for superior surface hardness and wear resistance
• +0.50mm oversize for use with reground crankshafts machined to the corresponding undersize specification

Key Features:

• Purpose-built for extreme-load engine applications, making it an ideal OE sputter bearing replacement
• Manufactured using King's Bull's Eye Tolerance™ technology — combining precision machining, overplating, and computerized wall thickness monitoring for industry-leading shell-to-shell consistency
• Lead-free construction prioritizes environmental compliance without compromising performance
• Engineered and validated in the aviation and motorsport industries, with that expertise applied to every aftermarket bearing King produces
• Part of King's broad aftermarket lineup offering multiple undersizes and material options to suit a wide range of engine rebuild requirements

King Engine Bearings has specialized exclusively in engine bearings since 1960, supplying the automotive, heavy-duty truck, marine, aviation, and racing markets worldwide. The CR1658SP0.5 connecting rod bearing set is the trusted choice for professional engine builders performing crankshaft-reground rebuilds on BMW N47 and N47S diesel engines.