Back in the market for a 2003 3.2 L Intermediate shaft! - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Jamesp · 03-21-2013, 02:50 PM

The price for a new one more than doubled after I ordered it so its worth my while to look for a good used one a little longer

l3m · 03-21-2013, 03:54 PM

See if this guy in Austin has one.

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Jamesp · 03-22-2013, 05:09 PM

Thanks, I shot him an E-mail, We'll see what comes of it.

BYprodriver · 03-23-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesp

The price for a new one more than doubled after I ordered it so its worth my while to look for a good used one a little longer

Have you checked with LNengineering to see if they have a triple bearing upgraded core?

Jamesp · 03-23-2013, 01:40 PM

I don't know what a "triple bearing upgraded core" is. is that the bearing or is it an upgraded shaft?

JFP in PA · 03-23-2013, 01:42 PM

It is an upgraded replacement shaft with a triple row ceramic bearing assembly; it was developed for the 2005 and later engines with the over sized IMS that cannot be removed without taking the engine apart.

Jamesp · 03-23-2013, 01:55 PM

The guy in Austin had 5 old style IMS shafts and I need the new style. Thanks for the tip.

BYprodriver · 04-04-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamesp

I don't know what a "triple bearing upgraded core" is. is that the bearing or is it an upgraded shaft?

lnengineering.com can upgrade any IMS with a ceramic triple row bearing which is stronger than their double row "retrofitable" ceramic bearing. This triple bearing upgrade must be installed @ LN. Sometimes they have extra core IMS that they will sell outright without a core requirement.