ACL Launches Calico Coated RACE Series Performance Engine Bearing Range


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Long-term industry partners ACL Bearing Company (Australia) Pty Ltd & Calico Coatings – USA have collaborated to offer customers & engine rebuilders an additional option in performance engine rebuilding. The alliance culminates in the release of an ACL offering of Calico-coated ACL RACE Series Performance Engine Bearings. The extensive range covers popular Australian, US, European & Japanese applications. Applications are contained in the Coated Performance Engine Bearing Application Guide 2021. Calico has been coating ACL bearings for individual customers for over 15 years, and the partnership enhances this arrangement.

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ACL & Calico Coating Collabortaion

ACL General Manager Chris Brooks, in announcing the release in Australia, said following the successful release of a coated RACE Series Performance Engine Bearing range in the USA in June 2020, offering an extended range tailored for the Australian market was the next logical step. “The obvious synergy between the two companies led to the formation of this partnership and the fully integrated product offering. Both companies have exemplary reputations for quality, performance and detailed knowledge in their areas of specialisation.” Chris said. For further information, refer to the attached PDF of the Calico Coated Performance Engine Bearings Application Guide 2021 or contact ACL at www.aclperformance.com.au

What is Calico coating?

Calico's Manganese Phosphate coatings are widely popular for their anti-corrosion and outstanding wear resistance properties. Ultimately, providing a coating solution that protects ferrous metal component surfaces.

What is the current range?

ACL have a select range for the US Ford & Chevrolet V8 engines. They also cover the European 4 Cylinder VAG (Audi, Skoda, Seat, VW) N/A & Turbo 4 Cylinder engines. For the Japanese market, the range extends to Honda K20, Mitsubishi Evos, Nissan Skylines, S13, S14 & S15, Subaru EJ20 & EJ25 and Toyota Supra 1JZ / 2JZ.