King Engine Bearings CR4280XP.026 XP Series Connecting Rod Bearing Set for Subaru EJ20 EJ22 EJ25

The King Engine Bearings CR4280XP.026 is a performance connecting rod bearing set designed for the Subaru EJ20, EJ22, and EJ25 engine family. This set is sized at .026mm oversize, making it ideal for engine builds using a lightly reground or worn crankshaft journal requiring precise clearance restoration. The bearings feature a 48mm rod journal size, compatible with 1989–1998 applications.

XP Series with pMaxBlack™ Technology:

• pMaxBlack™ tri-metal overlay — a proprietary nano-scaled hardening process that delivers superior load capacity, rated to withstand extreme performance demands
• 24% harder than conventional tri-metal performance bearings, providing exceptional durability under high-RPM and high-boost conditions
• Developed specifically for performance applications using forged steel aftermarket crankshafts producing high loads over extended periods
• XP geometric design — narrowed on the crank cheek side with increased crush height for improved bearing-to-bore contact, better heat transfer, and reduced spin potential
• Bull's Eye Tolerance™ technology maintains wall thickness tolerances of ±0.0001 in., ensuring perfect clearance consistency shell-to-shell

Specifications:

• Part Number: CR4280XP.026
• Oversize: .026mm
• Journal Diameter: 48mm
• Bearing Type: Connecting Rod Bearing Set
• Material: Tri-Metal (pMaxBlack™ overlay)

King Engine Bearings is a trusted name in the motorsport and aftermarket engine building industry, chosen by professional racers and engine builders worldwide for their precision, quality, and performance-proven designs. The CR4280XP.026 is an excellent choice for high-performance EJ-series engine rebuilds where stock clearances need to be re-established on a machined crankshaft.