Which IMS update kit?

[yelcab1]

I am doing research on the IMS update kit for a 2004 996 Porsche my friend just bought. I was not aware that there are multiple choices out there from stock, to slightly beefier bearing, to custom oil-fed bearing system.

What do most people go for?

And the overall procedure is?

1. Drop the gear box (it is a Tip in this case)
2. Lock the cams in place
3. Access the cover plate
4. Remove the bearing with special tool
5. Install new one
6. Replace cover plate
7. Undo cam locks
8. Check timing
9. Install gear box.

[smilano]

oil fed system is the best

[rattlsnak]

oil fed is by far the best but is also the most $$$.

[yelcab1]

I am not sure that much money is warranted. Something better than stock, but not quite an arm and a leg is fine. So, a beefier bearing kit?

[tonythetarga]

For a dd I would rx the LN bearing or the Pelican upgraded seal bearing.

[jwetering]

There are two variety of oil fed bearings as well.

The one from LN is a plain bearing - which requires a fairly significant teardown I believe.

The other system retains the normal IMS bearing setup - albeit with the seal removed - and replaces the stock bearing flange with an oil fed system. It looked pretty slick to me.

Here's the link (no affiliation):

DIRECT OIL FEED (DOF) FOR IMS BEARINGS | TuneRS Motorsports

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by yelcab1

I am doing research on the IMS update kit for a 2004 996 Porsche my friend just bought. I was not aware that there are multiple choices out there from stock, to slightly beefier bearing, to custom oil-fed bearing system.

What do most people go for?

And the overall procedure is?

1. Drop the gear box (it is a Tip in this case)
2. Lock the cams in place
3. Access the cover plate
4. Remove the bearing with special tool
5. Install new one
6. Replace cover plate
7. Undo cam locks
8. Check timing
9. Install gear box.

Avoid all the BS in this thread & go direct to the original innovators of this technology LNengineering.com read all you can on the FACTS & choose the way you want to go. Why gamble on installing it yourself? Take it to the most experienced shop in your area for this critical procedure.

[Litesonic]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Avoid all the BS in this thread & go direct to the original innovators of this technology LNengineering.com read all you can on the FACTS & choose the way you want to go. Why gamble on installing it yourself? Take it to the most experienced shop in your area for this critical procedure.

+996

The 996 is a joy to work on, but this is pretty critical stuff. And it is warrantied if done by an approved shop (mine was).

[eastbay]

this is what i did: LN install
1. Drop the gear box (was a Tip in my case)
locked at TDC on front pulley
3. Access the cover plate
4. Remove the bearing with special tool
5. Install new one
6. Replace cover plate

change diff fluid, never will be easier
9. Install gear box.

have fun with starter removal/install and the TC bolts

[rattlsnak]

why did you take the starter off?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by rattlsnak

why did you take the starter off?

Only way to get at the torque converter bolts..........

[FirstPorsche]

Go to Flat 6 innovations Jake Raby is the master of the Porsche engine and the solutions for their problems. He will be able to give you names of approved shops to install which ever solution you choose as long as it's one of his or LN Engineering.

[yelcab1]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Avoid all the BS in this thread & go direct to the original innovators of this technology LNengineering.com read all you can on the FACTS & choose the way you want to go. Why gamble on installing it yourself? Take it to the most experienced shop in your area for this critical procedure.

Thanks for the recommendations. In this case, I have time to prepare. As for gambling with installing it myself, how else am I going to have fun if i just send it off to someone else? I have pulled many Ferrari and Porsche engines in the last 20 years, this is just a transmission out job.

[rattlsnak]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Only way to get at the torque converter bolts..........

Gotcha. I havent worked on a tip before, but i know the starter is MoFo to get to!

[wtbzanzibar911]

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