Quote Originally Posted by Jon K
The plans are to do exactly that - strip down the old motor. I am trying to source an M52 crank and will be ordering JE or CP pistons (84mm for M52) and rods (135mm i think for M52) so basically I'd have a M52 crank assembly in an M50 non vanos block and head. This would result in 2.8L non vanos forged goodness. I will be inspecting the bearings/rings/pistons in that motor with much interest.
This interests me. Could you tell me more about how you get 2.8L out of the 2.5? What parts do you need (other than what you said)? also where can you get them