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ACL High Performance Rod Bearing Set 8B1442H-STD for Ford 4.6L SOHC & 5.4L V8 Engines
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ACL Race Series Engine Bearings 8B1442H-STD

If you're looking to push your engine's limits, the ACL Race Series Engine Bearings 8B1442H-STD are designed for serious performance. These high-quality trimetal bearings are engineered to handle the rigors of high RPM operation while ensuring optimal longevity and reliability. Whether you're building a street beast or a dedicated track machine, these bearings are a must-have for 4, 6, and 8-cylinder applications.

Fitment

These bearings are compatible with a range of popular vehicles, making them an excellent choice for car owners who demand performance. Be sure to check your specific year, make, and model for fitment confirmation.

Features

  • High strength overlay plate with reduced thickness enhances fatigue resistance.
  • Hardened steel backs provide superior support for the bearing lining, ensuring they stay securely in place.
  • Increased crush improves bearing retention, giving you peace of mind during high-stress situations.
  • Flash plating elimination on the back of the bearings enhances heat transfer, maximizing grip between the bearing and housing.
  • Increased eccentricity compensates for bore distortion at high RPMs, promoting effective hydrodynamic oil film formation.
  • 3/4 grooved main bearings optimize load-carrying surface area and oil flow to the conrod bearings.
  • Tight wall tolerances maintain consistent clearances, crucial for performance builds.
  • Enlarged ID chamfers accommodate large fillet radii on high-performance crankshafts.

Technical Specifications

  • Size: STD
  • Oil Clearance: +0.001" Extra
  • Half Type: Identical Halves
  • Material: Tri-metal with hardened steel backs
  • Min Std Shaft Size: 2.0860" / 52.984mm
  • Max Std Shaft Size: 2.0867" / 53.002mm
  • Min Std Tunnel Size: 2.2388" / 56.866mm
  • Max Std Tunnel Size: 2.2396" / 56.886mm
  • Max Wall at Crown: Std: 0.0754" / 1.915mm
  • Max Overall Length: 0.825" / 20.96mm

Customer Feedback

One 2021 Ford F-150 owner shared, "I installed these ACL bearings during my engine rebuild, and they fit perfectly. I’m running a supercharger, and I can feel the difference in responsiveness and reliability at higher RPMs." Another 2019 Subaru WRX owner noted, "These bearings have held up great during my track days, providing consistent oil flow and excellent performance under pressure."

Upgrade your engine with the confidence that comes from using the ACL Race Series Engine Bearings 8B1442H-STD. Engineered for performance, these bearings will help your engine perform at its best, mile after mile.

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Who is ACL?

ACL is a company that specializes in manufacturing and distributing high-quality engine bearings that have played a key role in the Australian automotive parts market. 

Based in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, the company has been in the business for more than 70 years and has become the leading brand when it comes to its market segment.

Throughout the years, ACL has consistently provided top quality products and has become the equipment supplier of multiple Automotive brands such as Lancia, Mazda, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, Suzuki, Renault, SAAB, and more.  ACL also provides a replacement product range used by the aftermarket industry.

The company ensures that it maintains its high level of standard by employing manufacturing processes that are ISO certified. They also use the industry’s most advanced tooling equipment and designing software that allows them to create products that are superior in quality. ACL has been known worldwide to create bearings that are durable, innovative, and precise.

ACL also offers bearing used for high-performance applications. The company has been involved in motorsport racing since the 1960s and has manufactured bearings used in Brabham Formula 1. Today, their products are being used in different racing disciplines such as the Australian Supercar Championship, Drag racing, Driftings, and Rally.

Purchase ACL Bearings at Vivid Racing

Engine Bearings are a critical component of a vehicle and should not be overlooked. If you want to make sure that what you get is something you could rely on, then ACL is the brand for you. With over 200 engine applications, whether it’s an American, Australian, European, or Asian made vehicle, ACL got you covered. Visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of bearings that would fit your specific needs.

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