King Engine Bearings CR8005XP XP Series Tri-Metal Connecting Rod Bearing Set

The King Engine Bearings CR8005XP is a high-performance connecting rod bearing set from the King XP Series, engineered for demanding race and performance applications using forged steel aftermarket crankshafts. The XP Series combines advanced metallurgical engineering with precision geometric design to deliver superior load capacity, durability, and reliability under extreme conditions.

At the core of the CR8005XP is King's pMax Black tri-metal construction — a copper-lead intermediate layer with a nickel barrier and a metallurgically enhanced performance overlay that is 24% harder than conventional tri-metal race bearings. This construction delivers 15%–30% greater load capacity than traditional bearings, making it ideal for high-load, long-duration racing environments.

Key Features:

• pMax Black Tri-Metal Construction: Enhanced copper-lead tri-metal structure with nickel barrier for superior strength and fatigue resistance
• SecureBond Adhesion Process: Proprietary bonding process ensures superior stability between the top and intermediate layers, reducing delamination risk under high stress
• 0.0005" Performance Overlay: Metallurgically enhanced and hardened overlay withstands greater loads and resists surface fatigue
• Bull's Eye Tolerance: Industry-leading wall tolerances with all shells matched to 0.0001" for precise, consistent fitment
• Increased Bearing Height: Greater rod bearing height improves bearing-to-bore contact and heat transfer while reducing spin potential at high RPM
• Medium Eccentricity: Optimizes load distribution and improves oiling across the bearing surface
• Narrowed Design: Mains and rods are narrowed to accommodate large-radius crankshafts
• Dowel Hole Options: Available with or without dowel holes to suit various engine configurations
• Improved Oiling: Enlarged, chamfered oil holes promote consistent lubrication under high RPM conditions

Ideal Applications:

• Circle track racing
• Off-road performance builds
• Offshore marine racing
• Any high-load, long-duration performance application using forged steel crankshafts

King Engine Bearings offers the industry's widest selection of sizes and clearance options. The CR8005XP connecting rod bearing set is purpose-built for the most demanding performance and racing applications where standard bearings simply cannot keep up.