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M57N2 mounts: match the donor engine before choosing your kit.
Wide-block M57 compatibility
Supports all wide-block M57 variants, single or twin turbo: 304D2, 306D3, 306D4 and 306D5. All twin-turbo installations require a P38 steering-box conversion to allow engine fitment and avoid fouling the steering box.
Drivetrain requirements
- RHD Defender TDCI chassis.
- ZF 6HP26 / 6HP28X / 8HP70X.
- The 2025-version 6/8HP-to-LT230 adapter we stock.
Included
- Engine and gearbox brackets.
- Bolts and fixings.
Guide to engine variants and fitment with these mounts
| Donor configuration | Fitment requirements |
|---|---|
| E90 M57N2 single turbo | Fits with no modifications. |
| E90 M57N2 twin turbo | Fits but requires a P38 steering-box conversion to avoid fouling the steering box. |
| E70 M57N2 single turbo | Relocate the E70 power-steering pump using our E70 M57N2 PAS Pump Relocator Kit. Also requires our M57N2 A/C Bracket. |
| E70 M57N2 twin turbo | Requires a P38 steering-box conversion to avoid fouling the steering box, plus our E70 M57N2 PAS Pump Relocator Kit. |
| E60 M57N2 single turbo | Fits but requires our M57N2 A/C Bracket. |
| E60 M57N2 twin turbo | Fits but requires a P38 steering-box relocation to avoid fouling the steering box. |
| E83 M57N2 single turbo | Fits but requires our M57N2 A/C Bracket. |
| E53 M57N single turbo | Requires conversion to the later M57N2 V-band-style single-turbo setup. Browse turbo conversion parts. Complete conversion kits are also available—email us to enquire. Also requires our M57N2 A/C Bracket. |
The brackets are bolt-in without cutting or welding the original chassis and using original propshaft lengths with the specified setup.
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