Originally Posted by LantanaTX
That is why I didn't mention the SLR engine at first but technically it will work. As far a 2007+ engine, it could be more of a challenge but it it used the Bosch ME 2.8 ECU it might work well. The ME 2.8 ECU was introduced when the three valve engines were introduced. IF you change to a different type of ECU, you might not be able to use the STAR system to code it and you could end up re-wiring a lot of stuff. you would want to look under a few hood before attempting this. However the approach I took would also make it very easy to put a SRT engine into a n/a car.
Good info to know.........then I'll just go back to my original plan of picking up a total loss E55(I want as little hassles as possible).