{"product_id":"mahle-motorsport-conrod-bearings-bmw-e90-e92-e93-m3-s65","title":"MAHLE Motorsport Conrod\/Rod Bearing Kit - BMW M3 E90 E92 E93 S65\/S65B40 4.0 V8 - Full 8-Cylinder Set","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMAHLE Motorsport Conrod Bearings - BMW E90 | E92 | E93 M3 S65B40\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eUpgrade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApplicable for BMW engines S65B40\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSold as a complete set for 8 cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy choose MAHLE Motorsport rod bearings for your S65\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptimised clearance for S65: nominal 55 micron with a 43 to 57 micron range for stable oil film and reduced power loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRace-grade construction: high strength steel back with cast bronze substrate and lead indium overlay, originally known as VP2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigher fatigue strength and better conformability than typical tri-metal bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned using MAHLE Motorsport software that models housing swell, bearing loads, oil film thickness and friction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufactured in the UK to exacting motorsport standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eReal-world results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: steel back, cast bronze substrate, lead indium overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClearance target: 55 micron nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngine fitment: BMW S65B40 4.0 V8 as found in E90, E92, E93 M3\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse case: ideal for rod bearing replacement, preventative maintenance, fast road and track-day use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eOptional upgrade - ARP S65 rod bolts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eComplete 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eARP2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eARP-S65\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYield strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e200,000 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eTensile strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e220,000 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eTorque specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e50 ft lb or 0.0065 to 0.0070 inch stretch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFitting and installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eProfessional 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCompatibility and search terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBMW M3 S65 rod bearings, S65B40 conrod bearings, BMW E90 M3 rod bearing replacement, BMW E92 M3 big end bearings, BMW E93 M3 connecting rod bearings, MAHLE Motorsport S65 bearings, S65 rod bearing upgrade UK, BMW M3 V8 rod bearing kit, performance conrod bearings S65, track day rod bearings BMW M3, VP2 lead indium bearings, 55 micron clearance S65 bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MAHLE","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":53962024911233,"sku":"VC1044 STD","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":53962024944001,"sku":"VC1044 STD + ARPS65","price":729.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9465\/6700\/files\/mahle-motorsport-conrod-bearings-bmw-e90-e92-e93-m3-s65-145977.jpg?v=1735917832","url":"https:\/\/www.nforcd.com\/products\/mahle-motorsport-conrod-bearings-bmw-e90-e92-e93-m3-s65","provider":"Nforcd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}