{"product_id":"b48-into-e36-e46-engine-mount-brackets","title":"Strom E36 \/ E46 B48 Swap Engine Mount Brackets - Welded Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW E36 \/ E46 B48 Swap Welded Steel Engine Mount Brackets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your \u003cstrong\u003eBMW E36 or E46 B48 engine swap\u003c\/strong\u003e easier with the STROM Motorsports \u003cstrong\u003eWelded Steel B48 Engine Mount Brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e, purpose-designed to correctly position the modern BMW B48 engine within the E36 and E46 chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in CAD and manufactured in-house by STROM Motorsports, these engine mount brackets position the \u003cstrong\u003eB48 engine as far rearward as possible\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining clearance between the front of the oil pan and the subframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaser cut, CNC bent and jig-welded from mild steel, these brackets provide a strong, cost-effective alternative to STROM’s CNC-machined engine mounts and are ideal for road cars, track builds, race cars and complete B48 engine conversions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurpose-Built for BMW E36 \u0026amp; 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