BMW M57 Engine Mount Kit for Ford Transit MK7 / MK8 (Factory Cradle Fitment)

📝 Product Description

Engine mount kit designed to fit BMW M57 engines into the factory Ford Transit engine cradle, simplifying installation for MK7 and MK8 conversions.

Developed from real-world builds, these mounts position the engine correctly within the bay while maintaining compatibility with standard Transit chassis mounting points.

Designed to remove guesswork and make your conversion cleaner, faster, and repeatable.

⚙️ Key Features

• Designed for M57 → Transit MK7 / MK8 conversions
• Fits directly to factory Transit engine cradle
• Supports:
  • M57
  • M57N
  • M57N2
• Optimised for engine bay clearance and alignment
• Built for van and 4x4 applications

🔩 Compatibility

✔ Vehicles

• Ford Transit MK7
• Ford Transit MK8

✔ Engines

• M57
• M57N
• M57N2

❌ Exclusions

• E46 204hp engines (without modification)
  

⚠️ Fitment Notes (Important)

🔧 204hp Vacuum Actuator

• Must be replaced with a 184 actuator
• Allows compressor housing to be clocked correctly
• Brackets available separately in store

🔧 E46 Manual Engines (Rare)

• Factory turbo setup makes installation difficult

👉 Recommended:

• Sell original turbo
• Replace with E60/E61 (EU4) Electronic turbo (new or reman)

✔ Improves fitment significantly
✔ Simplifies pipe routing

🔧 E83 Facelift Engines

• Use proprietary turbo fittings

👉 Recommended:

• Replace turbo with a standard M57 unit (E60)
• Avoid unnecessary fitment issues

📦 What’s Included

• Engine mount brackets (pair)
• Required hardware (if applicable)

⚠️ Installation Notes

• Designed for conversion applications
• Some setups may require minor adjustment depending on turbo configuration
• Professional or experienced installation recommended

🚚 Shipping

• Dispatched from the UK
• Fast turnaround available

🧠 Straight Advice

The biggest issues in M57 swaps come from:

• Turbo fitment
• Engine positioning

This kit solves the mounting side—but choosing the right turbo setup makes or breaks the install.

👉 If in doubt: run an E60/E61-style turbo and 184 actuator setup

🔥 Complete Your Conversion

Pair with:

• M57 → MT82 Adaptor Plate Kit
• Boost Pipe Kit (IAT bungs)
• EGR Delete Kit
• Clutch & Flywheel Packages

👉 Build a complete, reliable conversion system