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dlud 09-20-2018 06:00 AM
IMS shaft: replace single row with double
 
I am in the process of rebuilding a 2002 2.7 (which has a single row ims) and wondered why the single row ims shaft couldn't be replaced with a double row shaft. Is there any reason that wouldn't work? The double has reportedly been much more reliable but I'm worried about differences in timing chain line or the dimensions or number of teeth on the sprockets.****

BYprodriver 09-20-2018 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dlud (Post 579609)
I am in the process of rebuilding a 2002 2.7 (which has a single row ims) and wondered why the single row ims shaft couldn't be replaced with a double row shaft. Is there any reason that wouldn't work? The double has reportedly been much more reliable but I'm worried about differences in timing chain line or the dimensions or number of teeth on the sprockets.****
I have a double row IMS to do that with but you also need a different crankshaft since the chain drive teeth are different.

thom4782 09-20-2018 07:12 AM
Why bother? The LN Single Row Pro IMS Retrofit kit offers a dual row answer in a single row package.

JFP in PA 09-20-2018 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dlud (Post 579609)
I am in the process of rebuilding a 2002 2.7 (which has a single row ims) and wondered why the single row ims shaft couldn't be replaced with a double row shaft. Is there any reason that wouldn't work? The double has reportedly been much more reliable but I'm worried about differences in timing chain line or the dimensions or number of teeth on the sprockets.****
As mentioned, you would need to take the engine apart and make some significant changes. And if you are looking for reliability, put an IMS Solution in the engine.

thom4782 09-20-2018 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA (Post 579618)
As mentioned, you would need to take the engine apart and make some significant changes. And if you are looking for reliability, put an IMS Solution in the engine.

+1...By far, it's the most reliable way to go.

dlud 09-20-2018 10:16 AM
Thanks all.


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