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3.7L 24v - J37A
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3.7L 24v - J37A
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Set of 12 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for Honda and Acura J37A.
The J37A is the 3.7 litre 24-valve V6 of Honda's J family; it powers the Acura MDX, RL, TL and ZDX as well as the Honda Legend. ACL lists a single bearing set for the J37A1, J37A2, J37A4 and J37A5.
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.
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.
| ACL bearings Crankpin Ø 56.976 / 57.000 mm Housing bore Ø 60.000 / 60.024 mm Width 14.5 mm |
| Reference | Brand and treatment | Size | Wall thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6B1997H-STD | ACL Race - Untreated | Standard | 1.502 |
| 6B1997HX-STD | ACL Race - Untreated | Std, increased clearance (HX) | 1.489 |
| 6B1997H-.025 | ACL Race - Untreated | +0.025 | 1.515 |
| 6B1997H-.25 | ACL Race - Untreated | +0.25 | 1.627 |
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 / grade | When to choose it | ACL Race Series |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (STD) | Standard journal, not reground | 0.059 to 0.070 mm |
| Increased clearance (HX) | Wider clearance: high oil flow, high rpm | 0.084 to 0.095 mm |
| +0.025 mm | Polished journal | 0.059 to 0.070 mm |
| +0.25 mm | Journal reground to 0.25 mm | 0.059 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.
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.
 | ACL 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. |
This connecting rod bearing set fits the J37A V6 of the following Honda models:
| Brand | Model (chassis) | Engine code | Power | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | LEGEND IV (KB_) 3.7 VTEC V6 4WD (KB2) | J37A2 | 295–307 hp | 2008–2013 |
