M52tu block w/M50 head??

[sikboy]

Will an M50 cyl head work with the block of an M52tu aluminum block? My main concern is the pistons and valve clearance. Has anyone tried this?


Mr Sik

[ZiMMie]

Yes it will.
Same Head. jst different internals/vanos.

[PiercedE30]

No. M52Tu has the oil/water passages in different spots. M50 head will bolt up to an M52 bottom end though.

[ZiMMie]

^ didnt know that.
will it have any coolin issues?

[PiercedE30]

The M52tu is a completely different casting than the M5x motors and are incompatible with each other.