Hey everyone,

I finally got my finger out and now looking towards a few RMW goodies.

the following i will be purchasing:

1. RMW head
2. Head studs
3. head gasket
4. 17% pulley
5. 535 belt
6. RMW camshaft
7. RMW 440cc Injectors
8. RMW custom tune

I also have a full Milltek exhaust system including Header and an Alta v2 CAI

Just a bit worried. i want the power but i drive the car say 45miles ever day, i just want it to be reliable but have the juice there when i step on the gas. Has anyone fitted these items and had major problems?? or is it all sweet to add on.

Thanks for the input guys!!!

 

All sounds good, but get the RMW header too.

 

Tons of people have added heads and other goodies to the engine and been fine for quite a while. I don't remember the mileage my car was at when I put a head on it, but it was so long ago that 1) I don't remember and 2) Jan wasn't running a business... And it hasn't been a problem for me. That said, if you pound the crap out of your car, it will wear out faster. That's just the nature of the mechanical beast....

Have at it, enjoy the new power. Be prepared to shorten tire life. learn to shift well (if you don't know already) to keep the clutch going for a long time. Change your oil regularly, and don't forget to floss and everything will be fine.... Even your teeth!

Matt

 

Thanks Matt

i have done some extensive race training so shifting is no problem for the little beast, i understand if you thrash the car well ur killing it yourself. All depends how you drive the thing

LOOKS LIKE IM GETTING THE RMW GOODIES AFTA ALL HAHAHAHAHH CANT WAIT

 

gotta keep the pearly whites healthy too!

Matt

 

Wow, that is abit more than $3000 worth!!

 

Where abouts in Oz are you?

 

LOL yeh i know but as i said i pulled my finger out hahahah. I said to myself if im doing a pulley injectors and ecu, might aswell go a head and camshaft so hopefully all goes well.

 

Sydney NSW,

 

I have spent US$4000 with him already. Lucky I know a BMW Mechanic that can put it in for cheap!!

 

is the BMW mechanic in NSW??? i need a good mechanic to do my head

 

No, in Brisbane. I am also trying to get Jan to come and tune my car when I have everything installed. He is very keen, but time is a big factor. If I can get enough aussies together he will come over

 

doesnt he remote tune it???? if u need aussies count me in.


How did u find the mods from RMW??? how is ur mini can you still use it as a daily driver??

 

Yeah, he does. But you can't beat having him here in person. I haven't put his parts in yet. I just had to send a Clutch disc back to him so he can change it for me.

 

I'd lean toward the 15%. Similar list of mods netted me 239whp/195tq

 

It will be nice to be able to get to and from work in half the time!

 

Your gooing on the right path

 

I contacted all the BMW/mini garages in Sydney and none of them would install my Thumper head as it was not an "original BMW factory part".
Needless to say I will not be getting my car serviced by any of them.....

 

Yeah you'll find none of the Mini Garages over here will do any install of aftermarket parts. I just know this guy, which is a big plus for me

 

If you drive it the same, it shouldn't treat you bad. BUT, using the power is irresistible so you will be harder on the engine, trust me. As a daily driver in traffic, it's the same as before.
Jan posted my dyno plot a couple of weeks ago, I think I put it in my gallery.
I got 259whp and 209lb.ft. from the following;

All Jan's stuff,

Head
Cam
Full Exhaust
Tune
17%
440's

You'll love it.

 

just worked over....

What a crappy attitude. I thought down under was a land of hot rodding cars?

Matt

 

Not when it comes to this. If they can't sell you the parts they aren't interested!!

 

hey guys i got a MINI R53 with a Bastuck Exhaust and the Alta 15% pulley reduction and i was also planning on making more power... A LOT MORE! haha Also, I read up on Jan's new TVS 1320 supercharger kit he's working on making! That looks very promising. I was planning on getting the RMW 2.0L head... or maybe the 1.6L? which do you recommend? and are there any other parts i should buy before i buy the head? I also wouldn't be able to get it tuned by Jan since i live in the Chicago area and Jan isn't making anymore come backs to the Midwest.

Thanks for the help!

 

What would Jans complete setup set me back cost wise? The one Freespirit is getting minus the tune since I live in Sweden?

 

get a book on tuning cars and making performance cars out of streeters. Then,

The TVS1320 isn't for our cars, because it's too big. But it's the only one available now and is for testing stuff.

the head doesn't make the displacement, it's the crank and the block. Piston area x stroke x number of pistons makes the displacment.

To start getting power, add the pulley and the head. Eventually you'll need exhaust to get the peak numbers, the stock system is too small to really let it breath at the top end. Cam is optional, it's a good part, and if you're gonna do a head, that's a good time to do it, as you take the cam gear off to remove the head. Swapping the cam after that is about a 20 min effort.

Matt