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[Caperix]

Not all n52 cars had the ibs. Low option 1 & 3 series have a standard negative battery cable. Nando, you have done the most dme interpreting, have you found if the cars without ibs have any different...

[Caperix]

The e70 setup uses a different tensioner with a upper & lower pulleys. I'm having trouble finding a good shareable image, but this gives you an idea. https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70...

[Caperix]

With the front sump design I think the wings like the moroso pan would be best as you could get the best ground clearance without loosing capacity. The boxes shape may be easier to fabricate as well....

[Caperix]

The mounts on a n52 & m54 compressor may be the same, they look to be. As long as the belt lines up that may be an option to just eliminate the swash plate. You would still want a way for the dme...