IMS Refresh w/Ceramic

[thom4782]

RP17:

LN Engineering / Flat 6 Innovations just released a 'dual row' replacement IMS bearing for single row M96 engines. It's called the Gen 2 Single Row Pro IMS Retrofit and it solves the thrust and radial load problems associated single row IMSB designs. Check it out at: Gen 2 Single Row Pro IMS Retrofit

[Jamesp]

The gen 2 IMS looks very intriguing. If I were to source my own ceramic 6204, I'd choose this one [BO] S6204 Bearing 20x47x14 Si3N4 Ceramic Open Premium ABEC-5 Bearings:HybridCeramicBearings just beacause I don't like the thought of a nylon cage. I bought the Pelican parts retrofit for the stronger bolt, but replaced the NSK bearing with a Nachi because I liked the Nachi seals better and am trying to keep the grease in the bearing. I also modified my IMS shaft to keep the grease in the bearing. If I find the grease leaves the bearing after about 15k miles, I'm dropping in an open ceramic.