[Eat-um-up]

that comment is a bit misleading but take my comment with a grain of proverbial salt. I too am currently questioning my bearing as im new to the IMS world myself.

From what i think i understand the m97 (997) engine has a larger IMS, but its not removable without splitting the case. the 02 should have an m96 which is smaller in diameter and can be removed externally. The only way i would know to put a larger OEM 997 bearing in it would for it to have an engine transplant to an M97 engine.