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ACL trimetal connecting rod bearings Porsche 901 2.0 911 2.2 914/6

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Set of 12 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for Porsche 901 and 911.

  • Brand and treatment: ACL Race
  • Compatibility: 911 2.0 / 2.2, 914/6 2.0
  • Engine codes: codes in the compatibility table
  • Available sizes: standard to +0.25 mm, increased-clearance version (HX)

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  • The Porsche 901 and 911 flat-six engines

    The 901 (2.0-litre) and 911 (2.0 and 2.2-litre) engines are the air-cooled flat-sixes of the early Porsche 911, rated from 110 to 180 hp and also used in the 2.0-litre 914/6. ACL lists the same bearing set for all these engines: 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 12 half shells, six pairs for a six-cylinder engine.

    Technical specifications

    Fitment dimensions common to all references
    ACL bearings
    Crankpin Ø 56.971 / 56.990 mm
    Housing bore Ø 61.000 / 61.019 mm
    Width 17.8 mm
    ReferenceBrand and treatmentSizeWall thickness (mm)
    6B2452H-STDACL Race - UntreatedStandard1.990
    6B2452HX-STDACL Race - UntreatedStd, increased clearance (HX)1.977
    6B2452H-.025ACL Race - Untreated+0.0252.003
    6B2452H-.25ACL Race - Untreated+0.252.115

    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 reground0.059 to 0.070 mm
    Increased clearance (HX)Wider clearance: high oil flow, high rpm0.084 to 0.095 mm
    +0.025 mmPolished journal0.059 to 0.070 mm
    +0.25 mmJournal reground to 0.25 mm0.059 to 0.070 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

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    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 901 and 911 flat-six engines of the following Porsche models:

    BrandModel (chassis)Engine codePowerYears
    PORSCHE911 2.0901.01130 hp1963–1967
    PORSCHE911 2.0 E901.09, 901.11140 hp1968–1969
    PORSCHE911 2.0 L901.05, 901.06, 901.07, 901.14, 901.17130 hp1967–1968
    PORSCHE911 2.0 S901.10170 hp1968–1969
    PORSCHE911 2.0 T901.03, 901.13110 hp1968–1972
    PORSCHE911 2.2 E911.01, 911.04155 hp1969–1971
    PORSCHE911 2.2 S911.02180 hp1969–1971
    PORSCHE911 2.2 T911.03, 911.06, 911.07, 911.08125 hp1970–1972
    PORSCHE911 Targa 2.0 E901.09, 901.11140 hp1968–1972
    PORSCHE911 Targa 2.0 L901.05, 901.06, 901.07, 901.14, 901.17131 hp1967–1968
    PORSCHE911 Targa 2.0 S901.10170 hp1966–1972
    PORSCHE911 Targa 2.0 T901.03, 901.13110 hp1967–1972
    PORSCHE911 Targa 2.2 E911.01, 911.04155 hp1969–1972
    PORSCHE911 Targa 2.2 S911.02180 hp1969–1972
    PORSCHE911 Targa 2.2 T911.06125 hp1970–1972
    PORSCHE914 /6 2.0901.36, 901.37110 hp1969–1973