Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Please Help Me Out

hi all, Sorry for the long post but...
im looking for some info and suggestions on what would be my best move in getting more power out of the MINI.

Right now im sitting on
180WHP made possible by

ALTA CAI
ALTA 17% Pulley
Magnaflow Exhaust

The Car is an 04 MCS and it is also lowered and i have the adjustable rear control arms.

I was thinking of getting the 2% Lightened Crank Pulley and the ALTA-Nator Pulley but im scared of the outcome since i've done some reading on it and some people dont recomend it.

Thanks in advanced...
Manny P
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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So, what help do you need?

I'm guessing you want more power. If so, save your money and buy a head.

Matt
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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and where can i get the head from?
i mean what would be the best one?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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and where can i get the head from?
i mean what would be the best one?
If you want 2.0L head go to RMW head but if you want 1.6L go to Mini-Madness or to M7
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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It's the bottom end

Originally Posted by Luys
If you want 2.0L head go to RMW head but if you want 1.6L go to Mini-Madness or to M7
that determins the displacement.

Maybe it's time to put down the popcorn and do some reading about engines....

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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JatoPrieto
and where can i get the head from?
i mean what would be the best one?
Don't be lazy If you do a search you will have more than enough information because it's been discussed over and over.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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save, save, save, buy RMW head
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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head, thats what i want. check out mangotangoes thread below, the dyno shows just how much our cars can benefit from getting one
 
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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ok, that is gonna have to wait a bit, but its coming...

now aside from the head, what else could i do?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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ECU remap?
Brakes?
More suspension?

Not good to have all that power and your chassis/suspension hasn't been upgraded to handle it.
 
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