S85 ACL Measured & Matched Rod Bearings Kit

Factory Direct Process

Measured & matched in the USA

Made in Australia

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Specifications:

ACL bearings are made in Australia

The bearings are precisely measured to achieved the target extra clearances over OEM bearings.
Tri-metal lead/copper construction

ARP bolts are made in the USA

ARP-2000 bolts custom made by ARP
Assembly lube is included.

Build Journal: maintenance series

So how bad were they? Place your bets.

After a decade on BMW M groups and forums, I've found the rod bearing dilemma to be excessively religious in nature.

I trust in science.

In this entry, I document my rod bearing service on my original S85B50 engine: I briefly lay the fundamentals to bearings and discuss the rational for my bearing & bolts selection, along with the signature picture of the original bearings

Enjoy,
- Matt / @m3_epoustouflant

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ACL Racing Series

Australian made.

ACL is recognized as a premier brand throughout the motorsports world and engine builders.

Their coated bearings combine ACL’s tough RACE Series lining and overlay metallurgy with Calico’s CT-1 coating.

CT-1 is a Dry Film Lubricant coating that helps reduce friction and abrasive wear. It provides intermittent dry lubrication and is not affected by dust or dirt.

It's what I run in my M engines.