MAHLE Motorsport Conrod/Rod Bearing Kit - BMW M3 E90 E92 E93 S65/S65B40 4.0 V8 - Full 8-Cylinder Set
MAHLE Motorsport Conrod/Rod Bearing Kit - BMW M3 E90 E92 E93 S65/S65B40 4.0 V8 - Full 8-Cylinder Set
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MAHLE Motorsport Conrod/Rod Bearing Kit - BMW M3 E90 E92 E93 S65/S65B40 4.0 V8 - Full 8-Cylinder Set

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MAHLE Motorsport Conrod Bearings - BMW E90 | E92 | E93 M3 S65B40

Upgrade your BMW M3 S65 rod bearings with race-proven MAHLE Motorsport conrod bearings. Perfect for E90, E92 and E93 M3 4.0 V8 S65B40 engines, this conrod bearing kit is the trusted solution for rod bearing replacement, track day reliability and long-term engine protection. Manufactured in the UK by the same experts who produce bearings for top-level motorsport including Formula 1, Le Mans, NASCAR, MotoGP, WRC and DTM, these bearings deliver exceptional durability and consistency for fast road and track.

  • Applicable for BMW engines S65B40
  • Sold as a complete set for 8 cylinders

Why choose MAHLE Motorsport rod bearings for your S65

  • Optimised clearance for S65: nominal 55 micron with a 43 to 57 micron range for stable oil film and reduced power loss
  • Race-grade construction: high strength steel back with cast bronze substrate and lead indium overlay, originally known as VP2
  • Higher fatigue strength and better conformability than typical tri-metal bearings
  • Designed using MAHLE Motorsport software that models housing swell, bearing loads, oil film thickness and friction
  • Manufactured in the UK to exacting motorsport standards

Real-world results

We have fitted these MAHLE Motorsport S65 conrod bearings to customer cars and our own builds with excellent results. Customers report quieter cold starts, improved confidence on track and long-term reliability on the BMW M3 S65 engine.

Technical highlights

  • Material: steel back, cast bronze substrate, lead indium overlay
  • Clearance target: 55 micron nominal
  • Engine fitment: BMW S65B40 4.0 V8 as found in E90, E92, E93 M3
  • Use case: ideal for rod bearing replacement, preventative maintenance, fast road and track-day use

Optional upgrade - ARP S65 rod bolts

Complete your S65 rod bearing service with ARP S65 rod bolts. Designed by BE Bearings and manufactured by ARP to minimise big-end bore distortion on factory BMW connecting rods. Sold separately.

Composition ARP2000
Part Number ARP-S65
Yield strength 200,000 PSI
Tensile strength 220,000 PSI
Torque specification 50 ft lb or 0.0065 to 0.0070 inch stretch

Fitting and installation

Professional installation is strongly recommended for S65 rod bearing replacement. Nforcd offers in-house fitting in Warwickshire with the correct torque procedures and clearances checked for your build. Request a quote at Sales@nforcd.com.

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