King Racing – Engine Bearing Technology for Motorsports
In the world of high-performance and motorsport engine building, reliability is everything. At the heart of every high-revving, turbocharged, or high-compression engine lies a small but critical component: the bearing. King Racing, a division of King Engine Bearings, has become the benchmark for performance engine bearings—trusted by engine builders, tuners, and race teams around the globe.
Now available at ATOMIC-SHOP, King Racing’s range of rod and main bearings offers precision fitment, exceptional durability, and advanced materials tailored for extreme conditions. Whether you're assembling a 1,000-hp drag build or preparing an endurance engine for the Nürburgring, King Racing bearings are engineered to take the punishment and keep rotating assemblies running smoothly.
Motorsport Pedigree, Engineering Innovation
King Racing is not just another aftermarket brand—it's a company with deep roots in OEM supply, engineering excellence, and motorsport application. With R&D facilities and test benches specifically designed for dynamic simulation, King Racing bearings are put through real-world stress scenarios including:
- Extreme oil temperatures and pressures
- Detonation events and crankshaft flex
- High-RPM bearing flutter and fatigue
This level of testing and development ensures that each bearing set offers consistent oil clearance, superior load distribution, and maximum resistance to wear and scoring.
King’s XP Series – Built for Extreme Loads
The flagship XP Series from King Racing is designed specifically for high-performance and racing engines. These bearings feature:
- pMaxBlack™ tri-metal structure for superior strength and fatigue resistance
- Elliptix™ oil groove design for improved lubrication at high speeds
- Enhanced crush height for improved housing contact and stability
- Machined to tight tolerances to support tight-clearance builds
The XP Series is ideal for turbocharged, high-boost engines as well as naturally aspirated builds running extreme RPM. It's the go-to bearing for drift cars, time attack builds, and endurance racers alike.
Technology That Supports Power and Durability
One of King Racing’s primary innovations lies in their proprietary pMaxKote™ polymer coating (available on selected bearing lines). This dry-film coating adds an extra layer of protection during cold starts, dry starts, and momentary oil starvation events.
The coating is not only low-friction—it’s also incredibly thin, which means it doesn’t alter critical oil clearances or interfere with crankshaft fitment. It’s an added insurance policy against bearing wear without sacrificing performance or requiring clearance adjustments.
Rod and Main Bearings for Performance Platforms
At ATOMIC-SHOP, you’ll find King Racing bearings for a wide variety of enthusiast and motorsport platforms, including:
- BMW: S54, S55, B58, and N54/N55 inline-six engines
- VAG: EA888, EA113 2.0T, and VR6 engines
- Toyota: 1JZ-GTE, 2JZ-GTE, and G16E-GTS turbo engines
- Nissan: SR20DET, RB26, and VR38
- Subaru: EJ25 and FA20 turbocharged boxers
Every bearing set is available in multiple sizes, including standard, undersize, and oversize options—giving engine builders flexibility for line hone corrections, crank polishing, and high-performance clearances.
Precise Fitment and Machining
King Racing takes pride in offering application-specific bearing geometry—no generic fits or universal profiles. Each bearing is machined for its intended application, ensuring:
- Proper oil clearance for OEM or race tolerances
- Optimized oil film strength and crankshaft support
- Consistent performance under thermal expansion
These design elements are especially important in engines running forged rotating assemblies or aftermarket crankshafts, where small tolerances can mean big differences in reliability.
Resistance to Oil Starvation and Detonation
High-performance engines often experience momentary oil starvation during launches, braking, and lateral G-force. King Racing bearings are engineered to resist the damage caused by:
- Low-oil-pressure scenarios
- Surface scuffing from detonation
- Crankshaft whip at high RPM
This level of durability is why King bearings are a standard choice in drifting, drag racing, and endurance applications where other bearings may fail.
Backed by Engine Builders Worldwide
From independent race engine shops to factory-backed motorsport programs, King Racing bearings are trusted across the globe. Their reputation is built on precision, consistency, and post-installation results.
Engine builders report better bearing wear patterns, improved crank support, and longer intervals between rebuilds. These real-world endorsements speak louder than marketing—and they're one reason why so many tuners spec King Racing for customer builds.
Why Buy King Racing from ATOMIC-SHOP?
As an authorized distributor of King Racing products, ATOMIC-SHOP provides:
- Genuine XP and HP series bearings in various sizes
- Fitment verification and build-specific guidance
- Fast EU-wide delivery and direct support
- Access to engine-specific bearing kits and accessories
Whether you're building your first forged engine or managing a race team’s rebuild schedule, we supply the bearings that professionals trust.
Engineered to Perform, Machined to Protect
King Racing bearings are more than components—they are precision-engineered safeguards for your engine investment. Designed with cutting-edge materials, advanced coatings, and motorsport data, King Racing delivers the performance, protection, and peace of mind required in modern high-output engines.
Explore the King Racing selection at ATOMIC-SHOP and build your next engine with components that are proven where it matters most—on the track, under load, and at the limit.