M50 to S50

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stevetigger
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Post Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:32 am

Just a thought at the mo, but I am thinking next project.....

So the question is, for those in the know

Now that I have the M50 under the bonnet, How easy would it be to go S50??

Is the C101 mod the same?
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Post Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:29 pm

For the ease of swap, ie to do the minimum to your existing set-up, I'd go for a 3.0 S50. The five speed box will line up easy and theres no EWS concerns.

Might possibly need more clearance to the plenum and will need a new exhaust manifold and exhaust. Plus bigger brakes.

Good luck man.

Jai
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