• Rod bearing set for EJ20/EJ25 applications
• Precision-engineered clearances for consistent oil film
• Genuine Manley engine building components
• Direct replacement for factory rod bearings

Supporting the Connecting Rod Under Real Load

Rod bearings sit between the connecting rod and crankshaft journal, and they're subjected to enormous cyclic loads every time a cylinder fires, especially on a boosted engine making real power. Manley engineers this rod bearing set with precision clearances specifically for the EJ20/EJ25 platform's rod journal dimensions, supporting consistent oil film under those repeated high loads. Getting rod bearing clearance right is just as critical as main bearing clearance for long-term bottom-end reliability. It's a small distinction that makes a real difference once you're actually building the engine.

A Natural Pairing With Manley Connecting Rods

For anyone already running or planning to run Manley connecting rods, this bearing set is a natural companion part engineered by the same manufacturer to the same quality standards. That consistency matters when you want every rotating assembly component to work together rather than mixing brands and hoping tolerances stack up correctly. It's a dependable, foundational choice for a genuine engine rebuild. That's exactly the kind of thoughtful design worth paying for.

Straight From Subispeed

A genuine, precision-engineered rod bearing set for 1998-2011 Forester / 2002-2012 WRX / 2004-2012 STI / 1996-2011 Legacy / 2000-2011 Outback — a natural pairing for a build already running Manley rods.

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