Yes, that's true. I actually picked up a beat to shit S52 with plans to rebuild, but happened across the M54 pistons and bought BNIB rings for a reasonable price. I also had the 84mm bore block around at the time (NV modded to handle dual knock sensors).
I had the bores honed up (they were within spec otherwise), the S52 head rebuilt with new guides and seals, and the crank/pistons installed for a very reasonable price as well. I've also ended up replacing every timing component, and wear item on the motor (I would have done this on the S52 as well).
I had kind of a perfect storm of parts that led to the stroker. I don't think I'll ever pick up an S52 at this point, I'll ride this swap out until I can build a forged turbo motor.
Thanks for your insight!
I had the bores honed up (they were within spec otherwise), the S52 head rebuilt with new guides and seals, and the crank/pistons installed for a very reasonable price as well. I've also ended up replacing every timing component, and wear item on the motor (I would have done this on the S52 as well).
I had kind of a perfect storm of parts that led to the stroker. I don't think I'll ever pick up an S52 at this point, I'll ride this swap out until I can build a forged turbo motor.
Thanks for your insight!
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