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Originally Posted by Mike Petersen
Thx JFP, you seem to carry more expertise on the subject than I, by far.
I was reluctant to use the LN bearing. Way overpriced and they still recommend regular changes. The $800 part seems to be good basic engineering but still does not fix the root problem of the design and it is WAY overpriced. The $1700 better LN "solution" option is just stupid priced. I elected to try the PelicanParts $200 bearing and swap it out every 40k miles, and could put in a new clutch (for free) at the same time with the $600 savings vs LN. I spoke to PelicanParts sales and they have reported no failures to date with their solution.
Given what you know, with my engine in full teardown and I have the option to still go with any bearing option and/or oiling option, what do you recommend?
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Without hesitation: The IMS Solution. It is the ONLY retrofit that is permanent, and can even be extracted and installed in another engine, which is why it costs more; it delivers more value than any other retrofit. No one has ever killed one, even when run for a short period without oil, which says a lot for the design. They are also a "plus" item when the car is sold.
We install a lot of them, and no one has ever expressed regret about them. Sometimes you do get what you paid for...........