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ACL trimetal connecting rod bearings Mitsubishi 4G94 2.0

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Set of 8 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for Mitsubishi 4G94.

  • Brand and treatment: ACL Race
  • Compatibility: Lancer, Pajero Pinin, Pajero TR4, Galant
  • Engine codes: 4G94
  • Available sizes: standard to +0.25 mm, increased-clearance version (HX)

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  • The Mitsubishi 4G94 four-cylinder engine

    The 4G94 is Mitsubishi's 2.0 litre 16-valve single overhead camshaft four-cylinder engine, fitted to the Lancer, Pajero Pinin, Pajero TR4 and Galant. ACL lists a single bearing set for this engine: same crankpin diameter, a single set covers the family.

    From the factory, this engine is fitted with standard production connecting rod bearings, sized for the loads of the original engine: as soon as power, engine speed or boost pressure increase, they reach their limits.

    Trimetal connecting rod bearings

    A trimetal 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 contains 8 half shells, four pairs for a four-cylinder engine.

    The original bearing relies on an aluminium alloy over a steel back, intended for low to medium loads, whereas trimetal is designed for high, sustained loads: an aluminium bi-metal takes around 8,000 psi, a performance trimetal 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
    Crankpin Ø 46.980 / 47.000 mm
    Housing bore Ø 50.000 / 50.015 mm
    Width 16.8 mm
    ReferenceBrand and treatmentSizeWall thickness (mm)
    4B8050H-STDACL Race - UntreatedStandard1.492
    4B8050HX-STDACL Race - UntreatedStd, increased clearance (HX)1.479
    4B8050H-.025ACL Race - Untreated+0.0251.505
    4B8050H-.25ACL Race - Untreated+0.251.617

    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 reground0.051 to 0.060 mm
    Increased clearance (HX)Wider clearance: high oil flow, high rpm0.076 to 0.085 mm
    +0.025 mmPolished journal0.051 to 0.060 mm
    +0.25 mmJournal reground to 0.25 mm0.051 to 0.060 mm

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

    Plastigauge

    Order the Plastigauge →

    Technical guide

    The ACL rod 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 connecting rod bearing set fits the 4G94 four-cylinder engine of the following Mitsubishi models:

    BrandModel (chassis)Engine codePowerYears
    MITSUBISHIGALANT VIII Estate (EA_, EC_) 2.0 AWD (EC7W)4G94145 hp1996–2002
    MITSUBISHILANCER VII (CS_A, CT_A) 2.04G94121 hp2001–2007
    MITSUBISHILANCER VII (CS_A, CT_A) 2.0 (CS6A)4G94116 hp2003–2006
    MITSUBISHILANCER VII (CS_A, CT_A) 2.0 (CS6A)4G94125 hp2003–2013
    MITSUBISHILANCER VII (CS_A, CT_A) 2.04G94121 hp2005–2006
    MITSUBISHILANCER VII (CS_A, CT_A) 2.04G94115 hp2010–2013
    MITSUBISHILANCER VII Estate (CS_W, CT_W) 2.0 (CS6W)4G94125 hp2005–2008
    MITSUBISHIPAJERO PININ I (H6_W, H7_W) 2.04G94131 hp2002–2007
    MITSUBISHIPAJERO TR4 (H7_W, H6_W) 2.0 Flex4G94133 hp2007–2009
    MITSUBISHIPAJERO TR4 (H7_W, H6_W) 2.0 Flex 4WD4G94140 hp2009–2015
    MITSUBISHIPAJERO TR4 (H7_W, H6_W) 2.0 Flex4G94140 hp2012–2015