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King Engine Bearings Receives Jasper Supplier Quality Award

King Engine Bearings has received its third-consecutive award from Jasper Engines and Transmissions, North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and diesel powertrain and drivetrain components. For 2014, only five suppliers were awarded with this honor, based on Jasper’s stringent requirements.

King Engine Bearings Expands Distribution Network

King Engine Bearings has signed an agreement with Don Gross warehouse to act as brand representative and master distributor in California. The Don Gross team will focus on the aftermarket replacement and King Racing lines of bearings, providing new regional coverage for the King Engine Bearings on the west coast.

PERA Webinar with Ron Sledge of King Engine Bearings

PERA is kicking off its 2015 webinar program on May 13 with one from Ron Sledge of King Engine Bearings. Ron will address the topic of how materials and geometric features affect your bearing choice for each racing application.

King Engine Bearings 2015 Race Bearing Application Guide

King Engine Bearings has announced its new 2015 racing specific application guide. It includes many new popular applications for both domestic and import vehicles. It also includes information about King’s innovative pMax-Black metal structure and new geometric features.

New Engine Bearings Announced

King Engine Bearings has introduced its new catalog that contains, among other technical details, competitive interchanges for some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles.

Take the pMax Challenge at King Engine Bearings PRI Booth

Come by the King booth #601 to “feel the strength” of King’s pMax Black overlay versus the competition. Also, enter for a chance to win a profilometer worth over $2500. Other prizes include hats, t-shirts and more.

King Engine Bearings to Host PRI Seminar

King Engine Bearings is sponsoring a unique technical seminar at the 2014 PRI Trade Show, featuring expert engine builders Jay Dickens and Magnus Ohlaker. This free event will take place Friday, December 12 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm in Rooms 231-232 at the Indiana Convention Center. In addition, any attendees who stop by the King Engine Bearings booth #601 will have the chance to perform the pMax Black overlay scratch test with the opportunity to instantly win a prize, including a Profilometer worth over $2,500.

King Engine Bearings Launches New Website

King Engine Bearings has just launched its new website featuring an updated visual design and easier navigation for visitors. Much of the technical information and content on the site has been updated and enhanced to reflect King’s current products and technical specifications. The new website’s format allows King to share the benefits of their newest bearing designs and materials.

King Bearings to Introduce New Master Catalog and Updated Branding at AAPEX 2014

King Engine Bearings will be introducing its 2015/16 master catalog and new branding and marketing materials at the 2014 AAPEX show in Las Vegas. Its new catalog features more than 200 new applications for replacement and racing and expanded technical information on King’s advanced materials and geometric innovations.

King Bearings Launches Advanced Bearing Materials at AAPEX 2014

King Engine Bearings will present its new advanced bearing materials at the 2014 AAPEX show November 4-7 in Las Vegas. The needs of modern engines combined with today’s environmental restrictions has led King to develop new advanced bearing materials which can withstand greater load than traditional materials while remaining environmentally friendly.

King Engine Bearings New Race Bearing Application Guide

King Engine Bearings has announced its all new racing specific application guide. It offers expanded coverage that includes many new applications for both domestic and import vehicles.

Replacing Crankshafts, Connecting Rods and Bearings

The crankshaft, connecting rods and bearings are extremely important in every engine build, whether mild or wild, because they convert the reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotational torque. The longer the stroke, the greater the leverage effect and the greater the torque output of the engine. There are three things that need to be

Utilizing a Modified U-Groove Design for High Performance Bearings

By Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich, Director of Research & Development,  King Engine Bearings As performance engine builders know, the loads acting on engine bearings are generated by the pressure of the fuel-air mixture combusting in the cylinders. This pressure, or combustion force, drives the piston down during the engine power stroke. However, combustion force is not the

King Race Bearings U-Groove

In racing main bearings, the groove’s shape and size perform a vital role. The groove should be wide enough to allow sufficient oil flow, but narrow enough to maximize the working surface. In today’s race engines, contrary to popular belief, there is significant load on the upper main bearing shells. The extra load is a

Jasper Supplier Award presented to King Bearings for Overall Quality

  King Engine Bearings has received its second consecutive award from Jasper Engines and Transmissions, North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and diesel powertrain and drivetrain components. King was awarded the 2012 Jasper Outstanding Service Award, as well as the Key Supplier and Partner award, now followed by the 2013 Jasper Overall Quality Award. Only

What’s Happening At ACL Bearings?

When ordering parts, engine builders at times may have some questions regarding a component. The following are common technical questions regarding ACL performance engine bearings. Frequently Asked Questions  Q  What is the maximum power rating of your Race Series bearings? A   The power rating of the engine can be tweaked in many ways that have

King Bearings Announces New Social Media Activities

In an effort to better connect with customers, dealers, and friends, King Engine Bearings has recently launched new social media activities that will provide technical information, new product announcements and other industry news. Focused on King’s racing activities, the company has embraced Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Google+ as a means for sharing information. In this

Crankshafts and Bearings for Street Performance and Racing

The crankshaft and bearings are the foundation of any engine. The type of bearing and crankshaft materials that are used, their strength properties, fatigue resistance and ability to handle high torque loads ultimately determine how durable the engine is and whether it goes the distance or self-destructs.   Most engine builders have strong opinions and

King Engine Bearings to Sponsor Technical Racing Forum At PRI Show

Get your questions answered and hear the latest trends in engine building. King Engine Bearings is sponsoring a unique technical forum at the 2013 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show that features a rare gathering of five leading championship race engine builders. This free event will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13

Back to Basics: Engine Bearings

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