Which is the most reliable IMS replacement bearing?
07-12-2023, 04:58 PM
#16
Wouldn't you just have the shop doing the rebuild add the IMS work. Why outsource it to two different shops. If something goes haywire now you only need to converse with one party. Your existing bearings not going to fail between now and the rebuild is it?
07-12-2023, 05:12 PM
#17
Racer
Thread Starter
Hi - thanks for the offer! After watching all of the videos I'm comfortable with the IMS solution and my shop's ability to install it. What do you think about the 4.0 motor? Is the driveability as good as stock?
07-12-2023, 05:14 PM
#18
Racer
Thread Starter
I don't know when my motor will be a rebuild. It's not showing any signs right now but its at 97k and its a 3.8. I just want to prevent catastrophic failure that could damage valves, crank, block, etc and make rebuild more expensive.
07-13-2023, 08:28 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
Hi Bruce
Because the IMS Solution is $2k just for the kit, plus the engine case has to be machined for installation. There’s not a local shop that I trust to do the work. My engine currently has 97k on it and I’m guessing it will need a rebuild sooner rather than later. It seens to me to make sense to add an oil fed solution when I do the full rebuild and switch to nikasil cylinders.
Because the IMS Solution is $2k just for the kit, plus the engine case has to be machined for installation. There’s not a local shop that I trust to do the work. My engine currently has 97k on it and I’m guessing it will need a rebuild sooner rather than later. It seens to me to make sense to add an oil fed solution when I do the full rebuild and switch to nikasil cylinders.
I will add that the IMS Solution can be reused. Most customers have been able to reuse theirs at time of engine overhaul as long as it isn't a catastrophic failures where the IMS shaft has been hit with a connecting rod or the IMS sprocket falls off.