This Clevite H-Series connecting rod bearing fits the Mazda B4BP 1.6L and 1.8L inline-4. It is a standard-size bearing sold individually. Clevite H-Series performance bearings use a medium level of eccentricity, high crush, a hardened steel back and a thin overlay, and are made without flash plating for better seating. They are intended for crankshafts with oversize fillets and for engines that run in the medium to high RPM range.
Specifications:
- Type: Connecting rod bearing, H-Series performance (sold each)
- Size: standard
- Construction: tri-metal, hardened steel back, thin overlay
- Eccentricity: medium
- Crush: high
- Finish: no flash plating (for improved seating)
- Engine: Mazda B4BP 1.6L and 1.8L I4
- Part number: CB1453H
Engine Application: Mazda B4BP 1.6L and 1.8L inline-4, used in Ford Escort and Kia Sephia models among others.
FAQ
What engine does the Clevite CB1453H fit?
It fits the Mazda B4BP 1.6L and 1.8L inline-4, which was also used in vehicles such as the Ford Escort and Kia Sephia.
What does H-Series mean?
H-Series is Clevite's performance bearing line. It uses a tri-metal construction with medium eccentricity, high crush, a hardened steel back and a thin overlay, and is made without flash plating for better seating. It is intended for crankshafts with oversize fillets and medium to high RPM use.
How many of these bearings do I need?
It is sold individually (each). A 4-cylinder engine has four connecting rods, so a full rebuild needs four; order the quantity your build requires.
What size is this bearing?
It is standard size. If the crankshaft rod journals have been machined undersize, confirm the correct undersize bearing before ordering.

