King CR4597XP XP Racing Rod Bearings for 1993-2017 VW/Audi/SEAT/Skoda 1.8L/2.0L

Vehicle Fitment

• 1993-2009 Audi 1.8L Turbo/2.0L gasoline applications using compatible 47.757-47.777 mm crankshaft journals; FWD/AWD where equipped
• 1998-2010 Audi TT (8N/8J) 1.8L Turbo/2.0L TFSI applications using compatible crankshaft dimensions; FWD/AWD where equipped
• 2000-2011 Audi A4/A4 Avant (B5/B6/B7) 1.8L Turbo/2.0L applications using compatible crankshaft dimensions; FWD/AWD where equipped
• 2001-2008 Audi A6 (C5) 1.8L/2.0L compatible applications; FWD/AWD where equipped
• 1998-2013 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0L and compatible 1.8L Turbo applications; FWD
• 1998-2013 Volkswagen Bora/Jetta 1.8L Turbo/2.0L compatible applications; FWD/4Motion where equipped
• 1998-2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Turbo/2.0L compatible applications; FWD/4Motion where equipped
• 2000-2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Turbo/2.0L compatible applications; FWD/4Motion where equipped
• 2002-2015 SEAT Ibiza 1.8L Turbo/2.0L compatible applications; FWD
• 2004-2010 SEAT Altea 2.0L FSI compatible applications; FWD
• 2001-2008 Skoda Superb 2.0L compatible applications; FWD
• 2004-2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0L FSI/TFSI compatible applications; FWD/4x4 where equipped

Fitment Notes

• CR4597XP is an engine-specific performance connecting-rod bearing application, not a universal vehicle bearing.
• Verified engine families include Volkswagen/Audi/SEAT/Skoda 1.8L 20-valve turbo and compatible 2.0L 8-valve, 16-valve and 20-valve gasoline engines using the specified journal dimensions.
• Known compatible engine codes include ARG, AUM, AWM, AMB, ARY, ALT, AWA, AXW, BMB, AXX, BGB, BUL, BWA and BWE where the corresponding crankshaft and rod dimensions match.
• FWD, AWD/4Motion and 4x4 availability varies by vehicle and engine configuration; drivetrain does not change the bearing dimensions when the same compatible engine is used.
• Do not substitute CR4597XP solely by vehicle model; verify the engine code, crankshaft journal diameter and bearing size before installation.
• Standard and undersize versions are separate part numbers. This listing is for the CR4597XP standard-size configuration.
• Later Volkswagen/Audi 2.0L engines using different connecting-rod bearing dimensions are excluded.

Features

• King XP-Series performance connecting-rod bearing set.
• pMaxBlack tri-metal copper-based bearing construction.
• Nano-scale hardened Babbitt overlay provides high load capacity.
• Designed for high-load and high-RPM performance engines.
• Suitable for applications using steel crankshafts.
• Radialock technology optimizes bearing crush and heat transfer.
• Eccentrix technology optimizes bearing eccentricity for hydrodynamic lubrication.
• Bulls Eye tolerance control promotes consistent wall-thickness accuracy between shells.
• Optimized bearing geometry supports improved oil-wedge formation.
• Designed to improve load distribution across the bearing surface.
• Helps maintain oil supply reliability under demanding operating conditions.
• Race-oriented construction is suited to circle-track, drag-racing and other high-load applications.

Specifications

• Brand: King Engine Bearings
• Part Number: CR4597XP
• Series: XP
• Product Type: Connecting Rod Bearings
• Application: Volkswagen/Audi/SEAT/Skoda 1.8L Turbo and compatible 2.0L gasoline engines
• Size: Standard
• Material: Tri-metal copper-based construction with pMaxBlack overlay
• Crankshaft Journal Diameter: 47.757-47.777 mm (1.8802-1.8810 in.)
• Housing Diameter: 50.599-50.620 mm (1.9921-1.9929 in.)
• Maximum Wall Thickness: 1.402 mm (0.0552 in.)
• Maximum Bearing Length: 19.00 mm (0.748 in.)
• Locating Lug: Without locating lug
• Position: Connecting rods
• Quantity: 4x Pairs

Included Components

• 4x Connecting Rod Bearing Pairs

Product Description

The King CR4597XP is an XP-Series performance connecting-rod bearing set developed for compatible Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda gasoline engines using the specified 47.757-47.777 mm crankshaft journal dimensions. The race-oriented pMaxBlack tri-metal construction is engineered to withstand high loads and sustained high-RPM operation, making it appropriate for performance-oriented engine builds using steel crankshafts.

King incorporates several proprietary technologies into the CR4597XP. The pMaxBlack overlay uses a nano-scale hardening process to increase load capacity, while Radialock is designed to optimize bearing crush and heat transfer. Eccentrix geometry supports hydrodynamic lubrication, and Bulls Eye tolerance control is intended to maintain consistent shell-to-shell wall thickness for predictable bearing clearance.

The CR4597XP is supplied in standard size as four pairs and is designed without a locating lug. Because connecting-rod bearing dimensions can vary between engines that share the same vehicle model, installation should be based on the exact engine code and measured crankshaft/housing dimensions. Undersize versions such as CR4597XP-0.25 and other size variants are separate applications and should not be substituted for the standard-size bearing without appropriate measurement and machining verification.