3 Reasons to Upgrade to the 1996-97 Hyundai Elantra Main Bearing Set MB5256AM by King Engine Bearings

Are you looking for engine bearings that can hold up to the taxing demands of competition-level racing? Try the King Engine Bearings main bearing set MB5256AM. Unlike most factory-equipped engine bearings that feature just two layers of metallic alloys on top of their steel backings, this King Engine Bearings set has more rigid material. These bearings are better than your stock main bearings because they have three layers of friction-resistant insulation mounted on steel backings while your stock bearings have just two. King Engine Bearings has been developing engine bearings for more than half a century, and so it has [a great deal of experience in this field. In terms of pricing, the King Engine Bearings main bearing set MB5256AM will cost you just $20.7. In this article, we will discuss the different benefits of this bearing set, but let us first look into the following:

1. What is the main bearing set?
2. What are three reasons to upgrade?
3. Why buy the King Engine Bearings main bearing set MB5256AM?

What is the main bearing set?

The main bearings make it possible for the crankshaft to rotate at high speeds within an engine block. These bearings have locating tags, oil holes, and grooves. They also come in two parts; the engine block holds one part while the other is secured in the crank cap.

What are three reasons to upgrade?

Better Lubrication

The crankshaft of a higher horsepower engine requires more lubrication at the bearings than that of a stock engine because it has to rotate much faster. The King Engine Bearings main bearing set MB5256AM guarantees a stouter oil film because they are made with oil clearance. They also feature extended oil grooves and tapered groove run-out that help to improve the passage of oil between the bearings and the crankshaft. These King Engine Bearings main bearings are quite long, have a big shaft size, and a considerable tunnel size.

Superior Seizure Prevention

The stock bi-metal aluminum bearings of your 1996-97 Hyundai Elantra are sufficient. But, they cannot match the King Engine Bearings main bearing set MB5256AM in terms of seizure resistance. These bi-metal aluminum bearings function satisfactorily within certain horsepower levels. They are likely to flake or peel under higher engine loads. In extreme cases, their aluminum alloys may soften and melt, and as a result, the crankshaft may seize them. These King Engine Bearings main bearings have a supplementary lead-tin-copper overlay that delivers improved wear and seizure resistance under high engine loads. Therefore, you will do well to get these King Engine Bearings race series bearings for your car, especially if you plan to enhance its performance significantly.

Guaranteed to Last Longer

The King Engine Bearings main bearing set MB5256AM will last longer than your stock main engine bearings. These more rigid bearings are fashioned mainly for high-performance driving and high horsepower applications. They feature three layers of friction-resistant nickel and lead-tin-copper alloys, all bonded to SAE1010 high strength steel plates that will maintain crush high engine loads. In addition, these performance engine bearings deliver increased force, which results in improved heat management.

Why buy the King Engine Bearings main bearing set MB5256AM?

• King Engine Bearings was founded in 1960 in Israel. It is among the oldest engine bearing manufacturers in the world. It has many experience developing engine components for Asian, American, and European performance engines, serving both the OE replacement market and the aftermarket. King Engine Bearings is headquartered at 26 Okner Parkway, Livingston NJ 07039, USA.


• Racers worldwide have set record times and won competitions with the King Engine Bearings' performance engine bearings. The products are used by top-level racing teams in competitions like NASCAR, IHRA, and the NHRA. Therefore, you cannot lose with the King Engine Bearings main bearing set MB5256AM.


• This main bearing set is produced at 26 Okner Parkway, Livingston NJ 07039, USA. So, it profits from highly regulated manufacturing processes that guarantee high-quality products.

Vehicle Compatibility

1996 to 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2005 to 2013 Hyundai Tucson

1997 to 2008 Hyundai Tiburon