Drivetrain Juice Box for the R56
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From: Ay Bee Cue, NM
Pretty much the ONLY other company with an R56 ECU tune is ALTA with their Unichip unit. I think they're running 19 to 20 PSI, but don't quote me on that.
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From: terry@burgertuning.com
Doesn't Unichip also make their own tune for the R56?
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From: terry@burgertuning.com
I'll have to check but that would be strange! Actually it looks like the o2 sensor is a wideband, so the first order of business will be figuring out how the wideband and maf are used for fuel enrichment.
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If you get the numbers flashing in your sig line at those prices, you'll be very popular here 
Yes that's what ALTA's UNIchip is running. It tapers to about 14psig at redline because the turbo is way past it's recommended efficiency at that flow rate.
Unfortunately I haven't datalogged a JCW kit; not sure of the boost levels there, however it's seems it's not as high as 19psig based on drivers impressions.
There are not two MAF sensors, only one. There are two MAP sensors however. The TMAP is in the post IC boost tube, and the MAP is in the intake manifold.
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Ryan
Unfortunately I haven't datalogged a JCW kit; not sure of the boost levels there, however it's seems it's not as high as 19psig based on drivers impressions.
There are not two MAF sensors, only one. There are two MAP sensors however. The TMAP is in the post IC boost tube, and the MAP is in the intake manifold.
Cheers,
Ryan
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No, sorry I don't have that info. It's probably conservative, seams like they do that so they can still offer factory warranty. I'm sure there is more power this engine can make with the right tune.
The Mini Challenge car is supposedly putting out 210hp, I'm not sure if there are any other modifications other then a re-map of the ecu, maybe others can answer that. larger turbo maybe???
The Mini Challenge car is supposedly putting out 210hp, I'm not sure if there are any other modifications other then a re-map of the ecu, maybe others can answer that. larger turbo maybe???
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Well this thread went silent suddenly...?
How's it progressing Terry? Have you cracked the ciphers yet?
Fingers crossed there will eventually be a factory JCW [running the lower compression pistons enginew/higher airflow & boost] version of your Hot Pill...
How's it progressing Terry? Have you cracked the ciphers yet?
Fingers crossed there will eventually be a factory JCW [running the lower compression pistons enginew/higher airflow & boost] version of your Hot Pill...
They bailed on the R56 juice box. From what I gather reading his threads, he was having issues 20% of the time and put their efforts back towards BMW.
Perhaps when things get further along with the BMW, they'll put their attention back to the mini...
Mark
Perhaps when things get further along with the BMW, they'll put their attention back to the mini...
Mark
I'm not sure if he does the R56 yet but if he does, I'm there.
I wanted to go with the Alta but frankly, it seems to be too much of a hit and miss for me according to everything I've read on here.
(believing half of what I read...lol)
Besides, my last 6 vehicles have been forced induction and I really prefer not to use piggyback systems anyways.
Mark
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...=129725&page=3
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to insinuate they were completely trashing the idea... just at the moment, they went back to the BMW stuff. I'm sure once that's done, they'll play some more.
After reading his posts, I get the feeling changing the R56's ecu maps is much trickier than expected.
I hope so, cause I'd like something.
Mark
After reading his posts, I get the feeling changing the R56's ecu maps is much trickier than expected.
I hope so, cause I'd like something.
Mark
I agree and to be honest, I saw a thread where Jan at RMW was doing a tune in NC soon.
I'm not sure if he does the R56 yet but if he does, I'm there.
I wanted to go with the Alta but frankly, it seems to be too much of a hit and miss for me according to everything I've read on here.
(believing half of what I read...lol)
Besides, my last 6 vehicles have been forced induction and I really prefer not to use piggyback systems anyways.
Mark
I'm not sure if he does the R56 yet but if he does, I'm there.
I wanted to go with the Alta but frankly, it seems to be too much of a hit and miss for me according to everything I've read on here.
(believing half of what I read...lol)
Besides, my last 6 vehicles have been forced induction and I really prefer not to use piggyback systems anyways.
Mark
He's waiting for Dimsport to release their software for it. This is what I will be waiting for as far as ECU options go!!
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There will be no update. They are not going to make one for the MINI, they changed there mind.
