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ike84 · 03-30-2022, 09:10 AM

I wonder what ims fix they used

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RedTele58 · 03-31-2022, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ike84

I wonder what ims fix they used

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They installed a Metzger GT3 engine. Seriously. No IMS. Problem solved.

maxnine11 · 03-31-2022, 09:47 AM

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They installed a Metzger GT3 engine. Seriously. No IMS. Problem solved.

I can assure you, the Metzger GT3 engine has an intermediate shaft.

(robustly designed and pressure fed plain bearings at both ends)

RedTele58 · 03-31-2022, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by maxnine11

I can assure you, the Metzger GT3 engine has an intermediate shaft.

(robustly designed and pressure fed plain bearings at both ends)

Yes - poor choice of words - different design and bearings. It doesn't have the IMS problems of the 9x6/9x7 engines.

maxnine11 · 03-31-2022, 12:20 PM

exactly