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 Aug 25, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Where to spend on the rebuild

I am in progress on a spun bearing rebuild which seems like s good time to do some mods while I have it apart. Currently have ordered factory parts to repair the block to stock. All gaskets seals etc included.

The car has a 15% pulley, thats it. I kinda feel I am approaching this process backward, but the situation presents itself, make lemonade! I am not on a spending spree by any means so think past the "Do everything!". 500-1000 max.

I was thinking port match, oversized exhaust valves and cam? I could make the one ball exhaust. But tune, intake etc would have to wait.

What would you do?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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I would look into replacing your factory clutch and flywheel while you have everything out and torn apart. It would save you time and $$$$ down the road.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by go_mini_go
I am in progress on a spun bearing rebuild which seems like s good time to do some mods while I have it apart. Currently have ordered factory parts to repair the block to stock. All gaskets seals etc included.

The car has a 15% pulley, thats it. I kinda feel I am approaching this process backward, but the situation presents itself, make lemonade! I am not on a spending spree by any means so think past the "Do everything!". 500-1000 max.

I was thinking port match, oversized exhaust valves and cam? I could make the one ball exhaust. But tune, intake etc would have to wait.

What would you do?
some of the head builders are who you wanna talk to . thumper rmw etc. endyne . think the intakes always get bigger .
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Well a 1000 max isn't going to get you a head, but you can get an NS1 cam for a lot less! BTW, Endyn should be at the begining of that list herbie.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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I would put higher compression pistons in it.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by k-huevo
Well a 1000 max isn't going to get you a head,
true, it wont get u a head, but u could get good head for a 1000.

sorry..had to...
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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If it where me I would be making real lemonade . Seriously, you are already there - why not do what you have to and do it right - ONCE
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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If it where me I would be making real lemonade . Seriously, you are already there - why not do what you have to and do it right - ONCE
I agree 100%
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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If it where me I would be making real lemonade . Seriously, you are already there - why not do what you have to and do it right - ONCE
Originally Posted by kalbone
I agree 100%

AGREED Do it right the first time around
 
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