Originally Posted by b3freak

Hi Handsome Rob,

Have you read the M96 "50 ways to lose your motor"?

Originally Posted by 808Bill

Have you dropped the sump and looked inside or cut open an oil filter? What has you so wound up about driving it, funny noises?

Originally Posted by johnireland

I believe Flat6's price is for their "ultimate total life time never need to do it again solution" vs just changing the bearing to a newer design. I would venture that the cost also includes qualifying the engine as well.

Whatever IMSB system you chose, Jakes or someone elses, it is equally as important who does the work. I wouldn't want to just buy the part and then give the job to someone who has only done one or two...or even three or four. I'd want the best tech that money could buy because this job done badly is worse than staying with your orginal factory bearing. And that leaves you with the same night sweats plus less a few thousand dollars.

As for the other items on you list...there is wisdom in the old saying, "if it isn't broken, don't fix it."

Originally Posted by HandsomeRob

The abundance of information has what has led to my downfall. I'd prefer blissful ignorance.

Originally Posted by TonyTwoBags

Sure, I'm well aware of the nature of the bill. I went through that exact process in June of last year (and am very happy). My critique was directed at FSI charging $6-7k for a job that similarly trained techs can economically offer for less. Notice how OP notes $4900 for Solution only, then $1k+ for AOS/RMS.

There's a lot of meat on that bone.

Originally Posted by b3freak

Hi Handsome Rob,

Have you read the M96 "50 ways to lose your motor"?

Originally Posted by HandsomeRob

Basically the $4900 for the IMS Solution is a $750 deposit for 4 hour pre-inspection. $1850 for the Solution, $50 for oil disposal and shop fees, and $2250 for labor. They do offer 10% off for PCA or Rennlist members. So, I should have said $4410.

Originally Posted by Spork

Heck, I'm thinking about selling my perfectly good engine and just doing the LS as a preventative maintenance item!

Originally Posted by Spork

I figure if my engine blows I'm doing the LS swap. Heck, I'm thinking about selling my perfectly good engine and just doing the LS as a preventative maintenance item!

Originally Posted by b3freak

Dude, for the love oh humanity, don't do this. There enough cross-dressin' confusion in our world. Just look what happened to Bruce Jenner - a.k.a Mr. Wheaties ...now he's more like Fruit Loops!

Originally Posted by TonyTwoBags

I know you're from the South (I am too), but Jenner's led one impressive life all nonsense aside. Stud athlete, good tastes in cars, puts around SoCal in a GT car. Cool by me.