I figured some of you would like some info on how about getting this done; machining the block to accept the number 5 thrust bearing.
Bearing Service Co. in Portland, OR managed to do this (they actually have done it before). I had them do all my machine work on my EJ22T.
Just for the thrust cut ran me $245 bucks. It was the only place I could find that would/try to do it.
The bearings are STI EJ257 ACL Race, the number 5 thrust bearing is around 1MM wider than the stock EJ22T number 3 thrust bearing.
Here are some pic:
The chewed up end is from were the flex plate broke and rubbed up against the block.
Mock assembling the engine to check for clearances
I am using a 2011 STI crank.
