M57 SWAP AC

KINGPIN M57 Low-Profile A/C Compressor Bracket

Need more room on the right-hand side of your M57 engine bay? Move the A/C compressor closer to the engine block while retaining the BMW compressor.

For Land Rover Defender, Nissan Patrol, Toyota LandCruiser and other M57 swaps where compressor clearance is tight. Suitability depends on your engine, compressor and engine-bay layout; check the version and clearance requirements below.

The KINGPIN bracket replaces the factory BMW compressor bracket and moves the A/C compressor approximately 27mm closer to the engine, creating more clearance between the compressor and the Land Rover steering box.

Features

• Designed from 3D scan data for accurate belt alignment
• Powder-coated finish
• Fixing kit included
• Correct-length Gates Micro-V stretch belt supplied
• Compatible with the House of Torque engine mounts supplied by KINGPIN Fab
• Compatible compressor families include selected E53, E70, E83 and E60 applications

Choose the correct version

M57N version: moves the compressor inward by approximately 27mm. This version is for iron-block M57N applications and does not suit aluminium-block M57N2 engines.

M57N2 version: moves the compressor inward by approximately 27mm and approximately 30mm lower to improve intake-pipe / A/C-line clearance. This version can also be used on suitable iron-block M57N applications.

Defender clearance requirements

• M57N2 setup: harmonic balancer to inside of passenger-side chassis rail must be approximately 260mm or less
• M57N setup: harmonic balancer to inside of passenger-side chassis rail must be approximately 270mm or less

A stretch-belt fitting tool is required for installation.

Contact us before ordering if you are using a Pace Automotive Land Rover adapter.

Common questions before ordering

Can I use it in an M57-swapped Patrol or LandCruiser?

This bracket addresses compressor clearance at the engine. A Patrol, LandCruiser or other swap still needs an individual check of engine position, compressor type, chassis and steering clearance, belt alignment and A/C hose routing. The Defender measurements above are not a universal fitment test for other vehicles.

Patrol note: we have had a Patrol owner report that fitting the M57N version gave noticeably more clearance around the brake-line tab area. This may be useful on Patrol conversions where the standard compressor position is tight, but the result will depend on the engine position and mount kit being used. Send us photos and your mount setup if you want us to help check clearance before ordering.

What should I check before installation?

Identify your engine version and compressor before choosing the bracket. Have the required stretch-belt fitting tool available and check the current fitting instructions for your supplied kit before installation. If your engine casting or mounting arrangement differs, contact us before making modifications.

Not sure which version to choose?

Send KINGPIN your vehicle, engine version and compressor details, along with clear photos of the compressor side of the engine and the clearance you need. We can help check the application before you order.