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The ACL Race Series Rod Bearings are engineered to support high-RPM, high-stress engine environments. Featuring a tri-metal construction and hardened steel backing, these standard-size bearings provide excellent oil film control, increased fatigue resistance, and reliable bearing retention for demanding street or motorsport builds.
Key Features
Trimetal construction with high-strength overlay for enhanced fatigue properties
Standard size with additional undersizes available (.025, .25, .50)
Hardened steel backing for improved support and housing retention
Increased crush and eccentricity to adapt to high-RPM bore distortion
Elimination of flash plating to enhance heat dissipation and housing grip
Precision-machined for consistent wall tolerances and oil clearance
Enlarged chamfer to accommodate large fillet radius crankshafts
Designed with one oil hole and notch
Direct fit; no machining required
Technical Details
Bearing Type: Connecting Rod Bearings
Size: Standard (STD)
Tunnel Diameter: 50.600 – 50.619 mm
Shaft Diameter: 47.758 – 47.778 mm
Max Wall Thickness: 1.405 mm
Max Length: 19.00 mm
Half Type: Identical halves
Weight: 0.14 kg
Journal Oil Hole: Yes
Notch: Yes
Fitment Information
Compatible with a wide range of Volkswagen Group 4-cylinder engines, including select models from:
Audi – A3, A4, A6, 80, 90, 100, TT, Coupe
Volkswagen – Golf I–IV, Jetta, Passat, Polo, Caddy, Scirocco, Bora, Transporter T3/T4, Lupo, Beetle
Seat – Ibiza, Leon, Toledo, Cordoba, Alhambra, Inca
Skoda – Octavia, Felicia, Fabia, Praktik
Covers engines such as: ABK, ADR, ADZ, AFT, AGG, AEH, AKL, AQM, 1Y, AAM, 2E, APK, AEG, APF, AQY, and many more
Also fits various diesel engines (1.6D, 1.9D, 1.9 SDI) and performance variants (e.g., 1.8T BAM, 1.8 G60 PG, 2.0 16V 9A).
Note: Designed for engines with 50.6 mm tunnel and 47.76 mm shaft diameters. Always confirm journal dimensions and engine code for precise fitment.
What’s Included
(1) Set of ACL Race Series standard-size rod bearings (8 pieces – 4 pairs)
We are open Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm EST
Yes, customers located in and around the the Piedmont area are welcome to pick up their items from our retail location during normal business hours. Our address is:
Elite Race Fab
1514 Holbrook St Suite D-F
Greensboro, NC 27403
Elite Race Fab offers free ground shipping & handling to our retail customers within the lower 48 contiguous United States on most orders totaling $159.99 and higher, when the item being purchased is not a Freight/LTL item! Orders under $159.99 will be subject to a nominal $13.99 Flat shipping charge. Some exceptions and/or exclusions apply, in those scenarios you will be advised of any additional charges in the item details/description stating shipping exclussions/freight shipping required etc.
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