BAR’d N52 swap. Will I be the first?

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    Grease Monkey
    • Jan 2011
    • 340

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    BAR’d N52 swap. Will I be the first?

    I acquired an 07 donor car. Before I put this project in full motion, I’m hoping to get some answers on some possible non-starter issues.
    1. This seems like the most difficult one. Factory catalysts in the the factory location. Even with TH lollipop, even if I ‘massage’ the floor, is there a decent chance at getting both the main and rear cats to fit. I can test fit also but I’m looking have any of you even attempted to mount it with the stock cats? Any insight would be appreciated.

    2. Are there any issues with a steel oil pan and the magnesium bed plate?

    3. MSV80 thoughts. I plan to use nearly every necessary control unit. Maybe a few arduino boards as needed. Needs to be able to run monitors which means the has to see wheel speed and outside temp and, and, and.

    Please don’t tell me it’s impossible. I really need to switch out my M44 (yes already swapped) to something lightweight, powerful and with the proper cylinder count.
    You say "Where are your other two cylinders?"
    I say "Where's your other camshaft?"
    Frankenmotor: if an M42, M44, M20, S50, and S52 were to have a kid.
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