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Originally Posted by TimMc
Ignore all the speculative bullshit below then...
So in standard form our RHD N54s are likely to make less power than a LHD car, particularly the rear three cylinders?
Would solid or less flexible engine/gearbox mounts be a good fit with this mod?
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By what I saw on the 1M motor out of the car there is enough clearance around the section of the steering column where the pipe is crimped to fit a standard, i.e. non-crimped, pipe. I can't say what effect that would have in the event of a smash. It may limit the deformability of the steering column which could mean that you would be shish kebabed and have a reverse BMW imprint on your inards. But then again maybe not.
If there is no change in the speed and volume of gas flowing through this section then it doesn't matter what shape it is.
In any case, the car I saw being prepped for racing will have a non crimped pipe fitted.