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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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R53 Cooper

Hi there from downunder!

My name is Joe,
and im loving this mini and the aim is to get maybe about 250hp if possible.

looking for other mini owners from downunder particularly perth to let me know where is a good place to get parts and where to modify these minis.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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A high number, be ready to spend some real money!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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Trade it for an R56.

 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Just bolt-ons will not even get you close to 250HP you will need some engine work. Thats some seriuos horsepower for the R53, you can do it but take some serious cash, so if you are serious about it you should contact Revolution Motor Works.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Are we talking 250 hp or 250 whp? Big difference!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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250hp at the engine....i didnt think it would be that hard...might be wrong...
but yeah not that fuss, im coming from a EVO 8 MR just got sick of the rough ride, so power isnt everything for me right now.

Just a number ill chase thru out my drive in a mini...
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 03:40 AM
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So at the crank is more plausible with bolt-ons. Whats that like 200-225whp?
15-17% pulley
Cams
Exhaust
Header
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Custom Tune
 
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