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      11-04-2022, 07:02 PM   #1
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N54 top mount kit in n55 car

Is it possible? I’m not seeing very many options for top mount kits for my n55 car and no reviews for the ones that are available. If I could use a more established setup with more information that would be great
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Why top mount? Your car is optimized for bottom mount single which is massively preferable for a number of reasons.

That said, could always look into using a top mount kit and having an exhaust fabricator modify it for a N55 turbofold flange set. Number of other fitment issues could arise with quite a list of pipe/tubing and pump relocations though as I'm not familiar with the differences in cooling/accessory locations between the two engines.
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      11-06-2022, 05:09 PM   #3
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I’m pulling the engine eventually and building my block, want to go with top mount for a bigger and more easily serviced turbo
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Why top mount? Your car is optimized for bottom mount single which is massively preferable for a number of reasons.

That said, could always look into using a top mount kit and having an exhaust fabricator modify it for a N55 turbofold flange set. Number of other fitment issues could arise with quite a list of pipe/tubing and pump relocations though as I'm not familiar with the differences in cooling/accessory locations between the two engines.
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