New Exhaust for MC. What would you like?
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From: SoCal (562)
Originally Posted by Megan Racing
I have to check with the Prototype MC to see if he'd be willing to do a Dyno Run. However, I am pretty sure he isn't stock as it is and may have other mods that can otherwise throw the Dyno results.
Originally Posted by TBOB
Even an after dyno run would be helpful. Especially if the HP/Torque curves could be attached.
I'm the Prototype MC he's referring to here.
Keep in mind that a dyno run will be a bit skewed since my Cooper does not currently have a stock exhaust. My MC is already fitted with a K&N Intake, a custom-fabricated Magnaflow exhaust, and Nology ignition wires (not sure if the wires make that big a difference).
A dyno run would show what it's done to my MINI but not necessarily across the board. At least it'd give you an idea of what's possible however.
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From: Richardson, Texas
Originally Posted by mini612
...What do you guys feel about a group purchase?
Right now, the Megan MC Exhaust is still in prototype phase. Some folks will need to see and hear it before they decide to purchase. Performance gains may be another factor.
Stay tuned.
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You're correct blacknblue, a before/after dyno run of your "modified" car probably isn't the best approach.
Maybe, when a production unit is available, someone with a "mostly" stock MINI will be willing to do a before/after dyno run?
Bob
Maybe, when a production unit is available, someone with a "mostly" stock MINI will be willing to do a before/after dyno run?
Bob
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Originally Posted by TBOB
You're correct blacknblue, a before/after dyno run of your "modified" car probably isn't the best approach.
Maybe, when a production unit is available, someone with a "mostly" stock MINI will be willing to do a before/after dyno run?
Bob
Maybe, when a production unit is available, someone with a "mostly" stock MINI will be willing to do a before/after dyno run?
Bob
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Originally Posted by Megan Racing
I'm pretty sure I can arrange a pretty sizable discount for anyone who would be willing to Dyno their car Before and After. But I don't know if my boss is willing to pay for the Dyno's, ya kno? I'll see what I can do when it comes in though.
I'd be more than happy to pay for pre and post install dynos. With stock and A/M air filters. I'm also the VP of the PDXMINI.org, not that my oh so prestigious title carries any weight.
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From: Anaheim, CA
Originally Posted by Thought of a good one
If I had a free exhaust
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I would most definitely pay for the exhaust. The free exhaust was a total joke as you well know.
The R&D guy that has been getting all the feed back from us stated that there could be a discount on the system for whoever got a preproduction system tested on a dyno pre and post install. This is what I am interested in. I know that you would never send out a free exhaust.
The R&D guy that has been getting all the feed back from us stated that there could be a discount on the system for whoever got a preproduction system tested on a dyno pre and post install. This is what I am interested in. I know that you would never send out a free exhaust.
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Originally Posted by Thought of a good one
The R&D guy that has been getting all the feed back from us stated that there could be a discount on the system for whoever got a preproduction system tested on a dyno pre and post install. This is what I am interested in. I know that you would never send out a free exhaust.[/COLOR]
He and I already met and had my Cooper fitted.
If you go back in this thread, you'll see the posts, including photographs.
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Originally Posted by Thought of a good one
I would most definitely pay for the exhaust. The free exhaust was a total joke as you well know.
The R&D guy that has been getting all the feed back from us stated that there could be a discount on the system for whoever got a preproduction system tested on a dyno pre and post install. This is what I am interested in. I know that you would never send out a free exhaust.
The R&D guy that has been getting all the feed back from us stated that there could be a discount on the system for whoever got a preproduction system tested on a dyno pre and post install. This is what I am interested in. I know that you would never send out a free exhaust.
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Prototype...
Originally Posted by blacknblue
I was wondering about this also since my '03 MC was used for the prototype.
Haven't yet received phone call from Steve regarding this. I'm sure it'll be soon though.
-Juan
Haven't yet received phone call from Steve regarding this. I'm sure it'll be soon though.
-Juan
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I am glad to see vendors catering to MC owners. 
It seems that just about everyone has forgotten those of us who do not need a supercharger to be happy. Even Dynan has forgotten about us!
It seems that just about everyone has forgotten those of us who do not need a supercharger to be happy. Even Dynan has forgotten about us!
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From: La Puente, CA
Originally Posted by DrDiff
I am glad to see vendors catering to MC owners.
It seems that just about everyone has forgotten those of us who do not need a supercharger to be happy. Even Dynan has forgotten about us!
It seems that just about everyone has forgotten those of us who do not need a supercharger to be happy. Even Dynan has forgotten about us!
Yes, I'm pushing our performance parts for the MCS such as the Supercharger Pulley that's coming in... but I'm always up for more for the MC's.
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From: Burlington, VT
Originally Posted by Megan Racing
That's why I'm trying to focus more upon getting suspension mods out for the Mini Cooper because it will remain compatible with the MC's.
In that case...
how about a battery box to allow replacement of the stock battery with one of the lightweight racing cells? Loose battery is one of the favorite things for my local autocross tech people to look for.
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Please forgiveme, I am not trying to hyjack the thread but when MIB does get a suspension upgrade I plan on buying some springs, rollbars etc from people who have upgraded their MCS bits to aftermarket or JCW bits.
A friend totaled his MCS and I know who got the remains. Should be a good source for suspension bits.
A friend totaled his MCS and I know who got the remains. Should be a good source for suspension bits.
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Originally Posted by fafnir
any updates on this?
if it resembles anything like a deeper sounding exhaust without the drone, louder than stock, but not rice sounding (loud is fine but please no drone)
sign me up
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if it resembles anything like a deeper sounding exhaust without the drone, louder than stock, but not rice sounding (loud is fine but please no drone)
sign me up
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MyMini touring exhaust, deep tone, no drone.
www.myminiparts.com
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Originally Posted by fafnir
any updates on this?
if it resembles anything like a deeper sounding exhaust without the drone, louder than stock, but not rice sounding (loud is fine but please no drone)
sign me up
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if it resembles anything like a deeper sounding exhaust without the drone, louder than stock, but not rice sounding (loud is fine but please no drone)
sign me up
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