Clevite CB-296P-20 P-Series High Performance Rod Bearing Set

The Clevite CB-296P-20 is a high-performance connecting rod bearing set engineered for demanding applications where reliability and durability are critical. These P-Series bearings are specifically designed to exceed OEM standards, featuring premium materials and construction techniques that protect your engine's vital components from the harmful effects of friction and wear.

P-Series Performance Features:

• Maximum eccentricity design for severe high-RPM applications where extreme rod bore close-in occurs
• Hardened steel back construction for superior strength and resistance to fretting
• High crush design ensures maximum bearing retention in the rod bore
• Reduced overlay thickness prevents overlay fatigue and "hen tracking"
• Available with .020" undersize for crankshafts that have been ground undersize
• Premium tri-metal construction with lead-tin-copper overlay

When to Use P-Series Bearings:

P-Series rod bearings are the ideal choice for extremely high-RPM racing engines that exhibit severe rod bore distortion, typically indicated by nearly full parting line contact with standard bearings. The greater eccentricity of P-Series bearings compensates for this bore close-in, maintaining proper oil clearance and bearing contact patterns even under extreme conditions. These bearings excel in applications where maximum bearing retention and resistance to fatigue are essential.

Application Notes:

This bearing set includes two bearing shells (upper and lower halves) for one connecting rod. For a complete engine rebuild, order one set per cylinder—quantity of 6 for a 6-cylinder engine, quantity of 8 for an 8-cylinder engine, etc. The .020" undersize designation indicates these bearings are designed for crankshafts that have been ground .020" undersize on the rod journals.

Clevite engine bearings have been the choice of professional engine builders and racers for decades, delivering the quality construction and superior materials needed to withstand the rigors of high-performance and racing applications.