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Tri-metal crankshaft main bearings ACL Nissan MR16DDT

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Set of tri-metal crankshaft main bearing half shells for the five main bearings of the Nissan MR16DDT engine (Juke, Tiida).

  • Brand and treatment: ACL Race, untreated
  • Fitments: Nissan Juke, Tiida
  • Engine code: MR16DDT
  • Available sizes: standard to +0.25 mm, increased clearance version (HX)

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  • The Nissan MR16DDT engine

    The MR16DDT is Nissan's 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder with twin overhead camshafts and 16 valves, fitted notably to the Juke and Tiida. The crankshaft journal and housing dimensions are those of the ACL bearing set shown here.

    The crankshaft of this engine runs on five main bearings. Each journal turns between two half shells, one seated in the block and the other in the main bearing cap: they carry the crankshaft. The ACL Race Series tri-metal set shown here replaces them on built engines.

    Tri-metal main bearings

    A tri-metal bearing stacks three layers: a steel back, a copper-lead intermediate layer with high load capacity and an anti-friction running surface that protects the journal. The complete set covers the five main bearings of the crankshaft. The upper and lower half shells are different: each goes in its own position.

    An aluminium bi-metal takes around 8,000 psi, a performance tri-metal up to 12,000 psi, 50% more. Hence better resistance and better durability on turbocharged, supercharged and high-revving engines.

    Technical specifications

    Fitment dimensions common to all references
    ACL bearings
    Crankshaft journal Ø 51.959 / 51.979 mm
    Housing bore Ø 56.000 / 56.020 mm
    Width 17 mm
    ReferenceBrand and treatmentSizeWall thickness (mm)
    5M2905H-STDACL Race - UntreatedStandard2.01
    5M2905HX-STDACL Race - UntreatedStd, increased clearance (HX)1.997
    5M2905H-.025ACL Race - Untreated+0.025
    5M2905H-.25ACL Race - Untreated+0.25

    Running clearance

    The running clearance is the gap between the bearing and the journal where the oil film flows.

    In operation, the crankshaft journal does not rub against the bearing: it rides on this oil film, which carries the load. Clearance sets the thickness of this film: too tight, oil flows poorly, temperature rises and the risk of seizure increases; too loose, oil escapes, the film loses load-carrying capacity and oil pressure drops. The right clearance is the balance between adequate lubrication and a well-maintained oil film.

    Size / gradeWhen to choose itACL Race Series
    Standard (STD)Standard journal, not reground0.055 to 0.065 mm
    Increased clearance (HX)Wider clearance: high oil flow, high rpm0.080 to 0.090 mm
    +0.025 mmPolished journal0.055 to 0.065 mm
    +0.25 mmJournal reground to 0.25 mm0.055 to 0.065 mm

    Checking on assembly: lay a calibrated strip (Plastigauge) on the journal, torque the main cap to spec, then compare the crushed strip against the gauge to read the clearance.

    Plastigauge

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    Technical guide

    The ACL main bearings shown here are trimetal bearings, designed for engine building and racing. Compared with an original bearing, they handle far higher loads: they cope with increased power, high rpm or the addition of a turbo or supercharger, where a standard bearing quickly reaches its limit.

    The brand

    ACL Bearing CompanyACL Bearing Company, an Australian manufacturer of high-performance engine bearings since 1949, offers with its Race Series precise trimetal bearings, available in many sizes and proven on built engines worldwide.

    Vehicle compatibility

    This main bearing set fits the MR16DDT engine of the following Nissan models:

    BrandModel (chassis)Engine codePowerYears
    InfinitiESQ (JF15)MR16DDT200 hp2014–
    NissanBluebird Sylphy / Sylphy III (B17)MR16DDT190 hp2015–
    NissanJuke (F15)MR16DDT190–218 hp2010–2019
    NissanJuke Van (F15)MR16DDT190 hp2013–2019
    NissanPulsar Hatchback (C13)MR16DDT190 hp2015–
    NissanQashqai II (J11, J11_)MR16DDT163 hp2014–2018
    NissanSentra VII (B17)MR16DDT190 hp2014–
    NissanTiida Hatchback (C12)MR16DDT185–190 hp2012–
    NissanX-trail III (T32_, T32R, T32RR)MR16DDT163 hp2015–
    SamsungSM5 (L43)MR16DDT190 hp2010–
    SamsungSM6MR16DDT190 hp2016–