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Old 11-08-2015, 12:14 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by Jake Raby View Post
A full ceramic bearing would cost around 3K per unit to have made. On top of that the compatibility between the ceramic balls and the hardened steel races is NOT an issue. The only time it becomes an issue is when debris contamination finds its way between these surfaces.

This will happen with any portion of the engine, not just the IMSB, the same things happens with cylinder and piston wear, and the list goes on.




That makes too much sense. Thats too easy.
Thats great to know, that there's no issue with the steel races and the ceramic balls!
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