I’ve got a 2002 Cooper S, my first wrench turning venture on a modern car. Other cars are a ‘76 MGB w/ 2.8 Chevy V6 and T5, ‘72 FJ55 Landcruiser (in pieces).
I bought the R53 in September with lots of mods to it and enjoying so far, high mileage body, 300k+ but fresh motor.

Engine: Iron block 1.6L bored over to 77.5mm(+.5), Forged Crank, Forged cracked capped con rods, KING rod and main/thrust bearings, RMW Aluminum forged pistons with 8.5:1CR, RMW Race Cam, DDM Works cold air intake and intercooler diverter

Supercharger: Stock M45 with 15% ud pulley
Fuel + Ignition
Bosch 550cc injectors set to 630cc at 45psi
RMW tune, 1000 rpm idle to prevent stall from cam, Rev limiter bumped to 7400rpm
MSD ignition coil pack
NGK 8mm wires
NGK iridium 2 stage colder plugs

Exhaust
Stainless steel Megan 4-1 header
Invidia N1 Catback

BSH lower 50% solid mount subframe side has polyurethane bushing
Passenger mount is the vibratechnics dampener paired with power flex polyurethane bushing on the rocker arm mount
Transmission mount power flex polyurethane bushing

 

Welcome

I've had several MGs so the new MINI is a good match

 

Hi and welcome to the NAM family!
Congrats on your Mini buy!
Where's the pics?

 

Welcome to the forum. When I drive my first gen MINI, "modern car" is the last thing that comes to mind. I guess it is all in your prospective. I suspect that coming from an MG, the MINI is modern without going too far.

We need pictures of the fleet.

 

Now, that is interesting.

 

In the early 1970's I purchase a 1967 MGB roadster. I replaced the non syncro OD transmission with a 70's all syncro OD transmission. I drove the car daily for 12 years and truly loved it for the time.
Was there highest HP year. I think it was 101HP, or somewhere there about. The 06 MCS JCW (210 Hp) that I have now, is not comparable, as it does everything better and is the most fun road car I have driven. Not the fastest for sure, but it is a monster handling car on the twisties here in southern Oregon.
Fast and fun 1.6 LT supercharged go kart!

 

 

 

I'm assuming it's an S10/S15 drivetrain, just not the kind of thing people usually swap into sports cars. Definitely cool.

 

 

 

Old poster here, haven't been here for years. Had a 2002 R53 that I added whole bunch of mods, too many to list but check them below in my signature spot with my good friend's Jan's tune, he got it to 220 at the wheel. I miss this place as I spent so many hours and years investigating, researching, discussing and gathering data for my beloved R53 that is now owned by a young kid.

I was lucky enough to oganize a tune weekend with the old enthusiasts here including Jan that flew in and we did a full weekend tunning session for the full weekend. Mine was the last tune and won the grand prize for the highest HP number output which came at the end of the very last day.