{"product_id":"acl-subaru-ej20-ej22-ej25-thrust-3-position-standard-size-high-performance-main-bearing-set-w-extra-oil-clearance-5m8297hx-std","title":"ACL Subaru EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25 Thrust #3 Position Standard Size High Performance Main Bearing Set w\/ Extra Oil Clearance | 5M8297HX-STD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ACL 5M8297HX-STD is a standard-size, extra-oil-clearance High Performance main bearing set for Subaru EJ20, EJ22, and EJ25 engines that carry the thrust bearing in the #3 main position. \"Standard Size\" means it's built for a stock, unmachined crankshaft journal. This configuration was used across the Saab 9-2X and Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback.\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 (Extra Oil Clearance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine Fitment: Subaru EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25, Thrust in #3 Position (Saab 9-2X, Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 5M8297HX-STD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow do I know if my engine has thrust in the #3 position?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is determined by the block\/crankshaft design of the specific EJ variant; ACL offers a separate set for engines with thrust in the #5 position, so confirm which configuration your engine uses before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat does the \"X\" mean?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt denotes ACL's extra oil clearance version, built with more running clearance than the standard High Performance main bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat vehicles use this configuration?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Saab 9-2X and Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback used EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25 engines with thrust in the #3 position across various model years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I know if my engine has thrust in the #3 position?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"This is determined by the block\/crankshaft design of the specific EJ variant; ACL offers a separate set for engines with thrust in the #5 position, so confirm which configuration your engine uses before ordering.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does the \\\"X\\\" mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It denotes ACL's extra oil clearance version, built with more running clearance than the standard High Performance main bearing.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What vehicles use this configuration?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Saab 9-2X and Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback used EJ20\/EJ22\/EJ25 engines with thrust in the #3 position across various model years.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"ACL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42148417568816,"sku":"ACL5M8297HX-STD","price":148.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9548\/3440\/files\/40122eef7c72ad8aedbf813a6911e74f_03183172-2881-4f50-9eda-31d8250fcccd.png?v=1751432628","url":"https:\/\/berryperformancesales.com\/products\/acl-subaru-ej20-ej22-ej25-thrust-3-position-standard-size-high-performance-main-bearing-set-w-extra-oil-clearance-5m8297hx-std","provider":"Berry Performance Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}