{"product_id":"king-engine-bearings-ford-260ci-289ci-302-5-0-windsor-connecting-rod-bearing-set","title":"King Engine Bearings Ford 260CI\/289CI\/302 5.0 Windsor Connecting Rod Bearing Set","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003eCR804XPNC001\u003c\/span\u003e   |   \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 611500606489\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Engine Bearings Ford 260CI\/289CI\/302 5.0 Windsor Connecting Rod Bearing Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKing CR804XPNC001\u003c\/strong\u003e XP-Series Connecting Rod Bearing Set is the best high-performance bearing upgrade for Ford small block 260CI, 289CI, 302 Windsor, and 5.0L engines seeking maximum strength, superior oil clearance control, and race-proven durability. Featuring pMax Black tri-metal construction with a unique lead-free overlay, these bearings deliver exceptional load capacity, reduced friction, and protection under extreme conditions ideal for high-RPM street builds, drag racing, circle track, or boosted\/stroked Windsor engines where reliability and performance under boost or nitrous matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epMax Black Tri-Metal Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced lead-free overlay with enhanced fatigue strength and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXP-Series Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for high-load, high-RPM applications up to 20% stronger than standard bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Eccentricity \u0026amp; Crush:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precise clearance control for improved oil film and reduced wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Locating Tangs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensures proper alignment and prevents bearing spin under extreme loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full set of 8 connecting rod bearings matched for consistent performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKing Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trusted in motorsport and high-performance engine builds worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR804XPNC001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Small Block Windsor (260\/289\/302\/5.0L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnecting Rod (XP-Series pMax Black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTri-Metal (Copper-Lead with Lead-Free Overlay)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard (Check Undersize Options if Needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord 260CI, 289CI, 302 Windsor, 5.0L Engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Replacement – Use with Proper Assembly Lube \u0026amp; 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