{"product_id":"acl-subaru-ej20-ej22-ej25-for-thrust-in-5-position-standard-size-high-performance-w-extra-oil-clearance-main-bearing-set-5m8309hx-std","title":"ACL Subaru EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25 (For Thrust in #5 Position) Standard Size High Performance w\/ Extra Oil Clearance Main Bearing Set | 5M8309HX-STD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ACL High Performance main bearing set is sized for a standard, unmachined crankshaft main journal on the Subaru EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25 engine family, with the thrust surface located at the #5 main bearing position, built with extra oil clearance for engines running higher oil volume\/pressure or looser bearing clearances (common in turbocharged or high-RPM builds). Per ACL's own fitment data it's used in the Subaru Impreza (including WRX), Legacy, Outback, and Forester, as well as the Saab 9-2X.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Main Bearing Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: High Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Standard, Extra Oil Clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrust Position: #5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine Fitment: Subaru EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 5M8309HX-STD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat does \"For Thrust in #5 Position\" mean?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubaru EJ-series blocks were built with the thrust bearing surface at different main positions depending on the engine\/model year. This set has the thrust flange at the #5 main position — confirm which position your block uses before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat does \"Extra Oil Clearance\" mean?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtra oil clearance bearings run a slightly looser clearance than standard, which some high-RPM, high-oil-volume, or turbocharged\/nitrous applications prefer for additional oil flow and thermal margin. Use standard clearance unless your engine builder specifies extra clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat vehicles does this main bearing set fit?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's sized for the Subaru EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25 engine family, used in the Impreza (including WRX), Legacy, Outback, and Forester, as well as the Saab 9-2X.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDo I need rod bearings too?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this listing is for main bearings only. Rod bearings for the EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25 are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does \\\"For Thrust in #5 Position\\\" mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Subaru EJ-series blocks were built with the thrust bearing surface at different main positions depending on the engine\/model year. This set has the thrust flange at the #5 main position — confirm which position your block uses before ordering.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does \\\"Extra Oil Clearance\\\" mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Extra oil clearance bearings run a slightly looser clearance than standard, which some high-RPM, high-oil-volume, or turbocharged\/nitrous applications prefer for additional oil flow and thermal margin. Use standard clearance unless your engine builder specifies extra clearance.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What vehicles does this main bearing set fit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It's sized for the Subaru EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25 engine family, used in the Impreza (including WRX), Legacy, Outback, and Forester, as well as the Saab 9-2X.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need rod bearings too?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, this listing is for main bearings only. Rod bearings for the EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25 are sold separately.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"ACL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41269903687728,"sku":"ACL5M8309HX-STD","price":150.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9548\/3440\/files\/40122eef7c72ad8aedbf813a6911e74f_bfcc938a-24e7-4d7f-b468-d1ad3ccc2ec3.png?v=1712293748","url":"https:\/\/berryperformancesales.com\/products\/acl-subaru-ej20-ej22-ej25-for-thrust-in-5-position-standard-size-high-performance-w-extra-oil-clearance-main-bearing-set-5m8309hx-std","provider":"Berry Performance Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}