ACL Race Series Engine Bearings - 8B818P-STD

If you're a Ford Thunderbird owner from the years 1983-1997 or 2003-2005, you know the importance of reliable engine performance. The ACL Race Series Engine Bearings (part number 8B818P-STD) are engineered specifically for your ride, providing the durability and precision you need to take your performance to the next level. These bearings are designed to handle higher RPMs, making them ideal for both daily driving and spirited track sessions.

Key Features

• High-strength overlay plate with a reduced thickness enhances fatigue resistance, ensuring longevity under stress.
• Hardened steel backs on all rod bearings improve support for the lining and assist with retention in the housing, giving you peace of mind during high-performance runs.
• Increased crush enhances bearing retention, keeping everything securely in place even under extreme conditions.
• Elimination of flash plating on the back of the bearings improves heat transfer, maximizing the grip between the bearings and their housing.
• Increased eccentricity compensates for bore distortion at high RPMs, helping to form hydrodynamic oil films for better lubrication.
• 3/4 grooved main bearings optimize load-carrying surface area and improve oil flow to the conrod bearings, ensuring your engine runs smoothly.
• Tight, consistent wall tolerances help maintain precise clearances, which is crucial for performance builds.
• Enlarged ID chamfers on bearing edges accommodate large fillet radii on performance crankshafts, making these bearings a perfect match for upgraded internals.

Technical Specifications

• Size: STD, 001, 010
• Oil Clearance: Standard
• Half Type: Upper & Lower
• Material: Tri-metal Hardened Steel Backs
• Min Std Shaft Size: 2.4992 in / 63.48 mm
• Max Std Shaft Size: 2.5 in / 63.5 mm
• Min Std Tunnel Size: 2.6522 in / 67.366 mm
• Max Std Tunnel Size: 2.653 in / 67.386 mm
• Max Wall at Crown: 0.0758 in / 1.925 mm
• Max Overall Length: 0.8661 in / 22 mm

Customer Feedback

Thunderbird owners have reported impressive results after upgrading to the ACL Race Series Engine Bearings. One 1995 Thunderbird enthusiast noted, “After installing these bearings, my engine feels more responsive at high RPMs, and I can tell the difference during aggressive driving. They fit perfectly, and I have no worries about reliability.”

For those looking to enhance their Ford Thunderbird's performance, the ACL 8B818P-STD bearings are a must-have upgrade. With their advanced design and proven durability, you can trust that your engine will perform at its best, whether you're cruising down the highway or tearing up the track.