Drivetrain Back by Popular Demand: Jan at Helix in Jan.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Brooklyn, NY
I made 195whp and 184tq last night on "The Heartbreaker". I was last on the dyno too. Helix and Jan are fantastic. I was at fthe shop for about 13 hours yesterday and it was quite the rollercoaster seeing as my oil timing chain tensioner decided to sieze right before my run haha. Eric is the man though. RMW and helix are both highly recommended.
What was your base? I'm glad they sorted out your problems.
I'd also highly recommend RMW & Helix, great ppl to deal with.
I love how the car revs now & the TQ down low is excellent too.
It was weird driving the car after it was tuned. Felt like a totally new car.
Take care
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From: Radford or Roanoke, VA
First Saturday Tune!
Base run (with '02 software): 175 WHP + 180 Ft-LB Torque
Final Run (almost 3 hours later): 193 WHP + 190 Ft-LB Torque
Car Specs:
- 2002 MCS
- 98,000 Miles
- Rest of Mods are in Sig
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From: Radford or Roanoke, VA
I love having a new Mini!
Now i just need some new tires that will hook up (current ones are going bald
)
Here's my sheet. Baseline run was 192whp/178tq. I made 3whp and 6tq. Not huge but the car feels so much stronger. Also, if you notice at the top of the horsepower curve at around 6400 the graph flattens out. That's an example of the finnicky dyno. Overall I'm really happy with the car. It's possible I could have made right around 200whp but it isn't really about the numbers for me. I'm sure if Jan wanted to make a couple more pulls he could have gotten the dyno to cooperate and make 200. Seeing as it was 11:30pm it was time to go 
Modifications are 15% pulley, Alta intake, Invidia Cat-Back, JCW injectors.
Modifications are 15% pulley, Alta intake, Invidia Cat-Back, JCW injectors.
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From: Maryland
Nice What year is your MINI?
What year is your MINI?Here's my sheet. Baseline run was 192whp/178tq. I made 3whp and 6tq. Not huge but the car feels so much stronger. Also, if you notice at the top of the horsepower curve at around 6400 the graph flattens out. That's an example of the finnicky dyno. Overall I'm really happy with the car. It's possible I could have made right around 200whp but it isn't really about the numbers for me. I'm sure if Jan wanted to make a couple more pulls he could have gotten the dyno to cooperate and make 200. Seeing as it was 11:30pm it was time to go
Modifications are 15% pulley, Alta intake, Invidia Cat-Back, JCW injectors.
Modifications are 15% pulley, Alta intake, Invidia Cat-Back, JCW injectors.
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 156
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Mark,
How was the drive back to JC? Probably going too fast i'm sure.
Your numbers are awesome!
I couldn't believe you beat me to Helix this morning.
How was the drive back to JC? Probably going too fast i'm sure.
Your numbers are awesome!
I couldn't believe you beat me to Helix this morning.
Well,my time has come! All the anticipation and thread after thread on results from Jan's tune (RMW). I'm scheduled for Tuesday (tomorrow) and I'm at the top of the list. I plan on being there way before they open up. I need to be back in NYC earlier than later. Anyone from NYC/LI scheduled for tomorrow? I'll post my dyno results when I get back. See you guys tomorrow morning.
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Let's just say that 1/4 tank of gas was used to get down to helix and on the dyno...
1/2 a tank for the trip back...totally different animal!
I was really happy with the #'s
Strong engine to start with I guess.
How was your trip back...?
I drove home and then picked my girl up in Manhattan.
So I had some fun to say the least..
Nice talking to you in the A.M
You were right I was out of there around 1ish!
1/2 a tank for the trip back...
totally different animal!I was really happy with the #'s
Strong engine to start with I guess.
How was your trip back...?
I drove home and then picked my girl up in Manhattan.
So I had some fun to say the least..
Nice talking to you in the A.M
You were right I was out of there around 1ish!
Last edited by MidniteCoop; Jan 22, 2008 at 08:43 AM.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Let's just say that 1/4 tank of gas was used to get down to helix and on the dyno...
1/2 a tank for the trip back...totally different animal!
I was really happy with the #'s
Strong engine to start with I guess.
How was your trip back...?
Was the thrown code just from the cold?
My car threw a Boost code on the first dyno pull.
Nothing after, I drove home and then picked my girl up in Manhattan.
So I had some fun to say the least..
Nice talking to you in the A.M
You were right I was out of there around 1ish!
1/2 a tank for the trip back...
totally different animal!I was really happy with the #'s
Strong engine to start with I guess.
How was your trip back...?
Was the thrown code just from the cold?
My car threw a Boost code on the first dyno pull.
Nothing after, I drove home and then picked my girl up in Manhattan.
So I had some fun to say the least..
Nice talking to you in the A.M
You were right I was out of there around 1ish!
Not as good as your drive back apparently. Abit of a lead foot huh?
I'm sure the cold contributed to it. Eric & Jan also said that the car is putting out more power than the computer knows and is throwing a fault code as a result. Nothing serious. It actually came back on while driving home from Helix yesterday but disappeared subsequently. It just sucks when it first comes on, the EML light puts the car into limp mode and i'd have to shut it off and restart to get out of limp mode. My ECU should be able to adapt and since we don't touch 10-20 degrees too often here, i'm not too worried. I also gave Eric a crazy look when he asked if i wanted to reflash the car back to stock
. Good talking to you too!
Take care
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There seemed to be a few people throwing the same code.
It's the thicker air as a result of the cold!
Cold weather really messes with things...
They took about 10 pulls with my car on the dyno trying to get the temps right...
So the ECU is seeing more power than it should...
After a few cycles it should re-calibrate to the added power..
That was pretty funny when Eric asked if you wanted him to put it back to stock...
It's the thicker air as a result of the cold!
Cold weather really messes with things...
They took about 10 pulls with my car on the dyno trying to get the temps right...
So the ECU is seeing more power than it should...
After a few cycles it should re-calibrate to the added power..
That was pretty funny when Eric asked if you wanted him to put it back to stock...
Drive back was good!
Not as good as your drive back apparently. Abit of a lead foot huh?
I'm sure the cold contributed to it. Eric & Jan also said that the car is putting out more power than the computer knows and is throwing a fault code as a result. Nothing serious. It actually came back on while driving home from Helix yesterday but disappeared subsequently. It just sucks when it first comes on, the EML light puts the car into limp mode and i'd have to shut it off and restart to get out of limp mode. My ECU should be able to adapt and since we don't touch 10-20 degrees too often here, i'm not too worried. I also gave Eric a crazy look when he asked if i wanted to reflash the car back to stock.
Good talking to you too!
Take care
Not as good as your drive back apparently. Abit of a lead foot huh?
I'm sure the cold contributed to it. Eric & Jan also said that the car is putting out more power than the computer knows and is throwing a fault code as a result. Nothing serious. It actually came back on while driving home from Helix yesterday but disappeared subsequently. It just sucks when it first comes on, the EML light puts the car into limp mode and i'd have to shut it off and restart to get out of limp mode. My ECU should be able to adapt and since we don't touch 10-20 degrees too often here, i'm not too worried. I also gave Eric a crazy look when he asked if i wanted to reflash the car back to stock
. Good talking to you too!
Take care