Originally Posted by
weemonkey
"The thrust line has changed from the NG because the engines had to be moved forward and up to accommodate the larger fan diameter. Any handling differences as a result of this have beentuned outby Boeing in the flight control system to make the types feel the same to crew. This was necessary for certification under the same type certificate."
From
Boeing 737 MAX - Differences
The handling differences due to thrust line may have been tuned out but it wasn't by MCAS. Windup turns are done with set thrust.