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Old 10-18-2013, 02:30 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Trey T View Post
was it intentional or unexpected?
Bit of both, the Metzger engine is totally differnent than the M96/97 (much taller), uses a true dry sump system with externally mounted de areation and storage tanks for the oil (lots of it), needs to have plumbing for the intercoolers, twin oil coolers, etc., etc. Everything is in the way of everything. Lots of fabrication, and having to find places to stash components that the car was never designed to carry.
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