ACL Bearings 5B2260HX-STD Ford Duratorq 3.2L Diesel Race Series Rod Bearing Set +.001" Oil Clearance

The ACL Race Series 5B2260HX-STD is a high-performance connecting rod bearing set designed for the Ford Duratorq 3.2L diesel engine. Part of ACL's renowned Race Series line, this set is engineered for builders who need tighter control over oil clearances in performance and high-load applications.

The HX designation indicates these bearings are manufactured with walls that are .0005" (0.013mm) thinner per half shell compared to the standard H-STD set, resulting in an additional .001" (0.025mm) of oil clearance on a standard-sized crankshaft journal. This extra clearance is ideal for high-output diesel builds, turbocharged applications, or any build where the engine builder wants to optimize hydrodynamic oil film formation.

Key Features:

• Standard size (STD) rod bearing set for Ford Duratorq 3.2L diesel engines
• +.001" extra oil clearance over standard H-STD bearings for performance builds
• High-strength overlay plate with reduced thickness for improved fatigue resistance
• Hardened steel backs on all rod bearings for enhanced support and housing retention
• Flash plating eliminated from bearing backs for improved heat transfer and housing grip
• Increased eccentricity to compensate for bore distortion at high RPM
• Manufactured to ACL Race Series tolerances for consistent, reliable performance
• Can be mixed with H-STD shells to fine-tune oil clearance (max .0005" difference between shells)

ACL Race Series connecting rod bearings are a trusted choice for performance engine builders worldwide, used in applications ranging from diesel performance builds to motorsport competition. Part number 5B2260HX-STD is the HX-clearance variant; the companion standard-clearance set is 5B2260H-STD.