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Gauges:
Dual gauge addon, boost would be one for sure, but what is more important for the second? I do beat on the throttle quite a bit, probably want to ensure everything is warmed up best. Water temp, oil temp or oil pressure?
Turbo upgrade:
Leaning 1.
1. Borg Warner Airwerks Turbocharger SX K03 MINI Cooper S EP6 HP Upgrade K03-2074 - 41mm
2. JMTC Performance K03 Turbo: 42mm
ECU tuner OETuning states they can adjust my stage 2 to the turbo I upgrade to.
Exhaust Manifold:
Doing the turbo upgrade, I'm thinking of going to the JCW exhaust manifold. Anyone do anything to their exhaust manifold?
Putting on NM heat shield, M7 oil catch can and reinstalling Forged diverter valve with spring tuning kit, yellow spring most likely.
Current engine state, 2014 Mini Countryman S FWD Auto 66k miles.
OETuning Stage 2
Larger intercooler
Charge pipes replaced
Coil packs, and plugs
NM Intake system
Upgraded turbo oil line and cooling tubes
Turbo blanket
Miltek high flow downpipe
Removed resonator and second cat
Torque arm stiffening insert
Upgraded OEM diverter valve, have the Forged diverter removed but wasn’t sure it was causing a CEL
Recently replaced engine valve cover
Transmission flush
Carbon blasting 9k ago, plugs have been changed since
Last edited by alexfair; Nov 28, 2021 at 12:53 AM.
Reason: add context
Lots of work done here. It seems that you have avoided the water pump so I’d recommend water temp though having a larger inter cooler is very nice. I would also think about replacing the belts. I’m at 63k and that’s the next thing for me. I’ve got to watch my $$, but I do already have new plugs and ignition coils to install. This is my daily driver so I’m being cautious on upgrades. Baby steps. I’ve got a 2nd car but at 103k miles it’s more of the weekend warrior. Good luck with upgrades as we enter the winter months. How about a couple of pics?
She’s beautiful. I haven’t owned a red car since my 87 super charged mr2 days. I love the darkened windows, which I could do that but limited to just the rear here in New England.
She’s beautiful. I haven’t owned a red car since my 87 super charged mr2 days. I love the darkened windows, which I could do that but limited to just the rear here in New England.
Never done red either but really enjoying it. Planning to paint all the wheel arches and lower trim gloss black, not cheap.
Tinted windows, not a fan of due to visibility especially at night, the police don't hassle out here due to the extreme heat in the desert of California.
