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Refresh a B5244T5 five-cylinder engine as the next powerplant, while retaining a conservative internal specification and adapting it for the rear-wheel-drive installation.
Plan
Decisions & Unknowns
The B5244T5 is intended to remain close to stock internally. Confirm the final bearing and ring choices, resolve the dual VVT sensor packaging and control strategy, and adapt the engine's extra exhaust-side water-pipe connection.
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Tasks
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Acquire and inspect B5244T5 donor engines and identify usable components.
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Disassemble the selected engine and send the block and head for machine work.
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Rebuild the engine with the selected bearings, seals and gaskets.
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Complete the dual VVT wiring, sensor fitment and MaxxECU configuration.
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Adapt the water pipe and install the engine in the 242.
