King Engine Bearings pMax Connecting Rod Bearing Set Scion FR-S Subaru BRZ Toyota 86

Connecting Rod Bearing — King Authentic pMax Coated Standard Set FR-S BRZ Toyota 86

The King Engine Bearings connecting rod bearing set pMax Coated is the definitive rod bearing upgrade for 2013-2021 Scion FR-S Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 engine builds — XP Series enhanced tri-metal construction combining copper-lead construction with a nickel plate barrier and lead-tin-copper babbitt overlay over a steel backing in an adhesion process that promotes the durability needed for extreme driving conditions and forged internal engine builds. Available now.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Details
2. About King Engine Bearings
3. XP Series Construction
4. pMax Coating
5. Applications And Use
6. Specifications
7. FAQ

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Product Details

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About King Engine Bearings

King Engine Bearing Specialists focuses exclusively on designing and manufacturing the highest quality engine rod bearings — alongside engine main bearings cam bearings and thrust washer bearings. Their engineering methodology combines high-quality materials with high manufacturing standards and real-world testing — producing motor rod bearing solutions trusted by engine builders across both performance street and competition applications.

For Scion FR-S Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 owners rebuilding with forged internals — pairing that investment with a set of King rod and bearing components ensures the rotating assembly has the load capacity and durability to handle the increased stress of a performance-built engine reliably over time.

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XP Series Construction

The XP Series connecting rod bearing construction represents King’s enhanced tri-metal material specification:

• Copper-Lead Construction — the primary bearing material providing high load capacity and thermal stability under sustained high-performance operation
• Nickel Plate Barrier — an intermediate nickel plating layer providing corrosion resistance and enhanced bonding between the bearing layers
• Lead-Tin-Copper Babbitt Overlay — the surface layer optimised for initial break-in conformability and ongoing friction management
• Steel Backing — a rigid steel backing providing structural support and dimensional stability across the full load range
• Adhesion Process — the complete layer structure applied through a proprietary adhesion process that promotes long-term durability under extreme driving conditions

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pMax Coating

The pMax coating applied to this rod bearing replacement set represents King’s anti-friction surface treatment — a black coating applied to the bearing surface that reduces friction during initial engine start-up and break-in while providing ongoing protection against wear during sustained high-load operation. The pMax coating is particularly valuable for performance engine builds where bearing load cycles are more demanding than factory specifications.

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Applications And Use

This con rod bearing set requires no machining — standard sizing fits factory specification journals without additional preparation — making it suitable for straightforward engine rebuild applications using factory dimension crankshaft and connecting rod specifications.

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Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the King connecting rod bearing pMax set? The King connecting rod bearing pMax set is an XP Series enhanced tri-metal construction rod bearing set for 2013-2021 Scion FR-S Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 — featuring copper-lead construction nickel plate barrier babbitt overlay and pMax anti-friction coating.

Q: What is the motor rod bearing XP Series construction? The motor rod bearing XP Series uses enhanced tri-metal materials — copper-lead construction with a nickel plate barrier and lead-tin-copper babbitt overlay over a steel backing — applied through an adhesion process promoting durability under extreme high-load driving conditions.

Q: What is the rod and bearing pMax coating? The rod and bearing pMax coating is King’s black anti-friction surface treatment — reducing friction during initial start-up and break-in while providing ongoing protection against wear under sustained high-load engine operation in performance builds.

Q: Is rod bearing replacement machining required? No — this rod bearing replacement set is standard sizing and requires no machining — fitting factory dimension crankshaft and connecting rod journal specifications directly for straightforward engine rebuild applications.

Q: What is the con rod bearing high load capacity design for? The con rod bearing high load capacity XP Series construction is specifically designed for performance engine builds using forged internals — providing the structural integrity and durability needed to handle significantly elevated bearing loads compared to factory specification operation.