i own a 2003 mcs and have done some recent work and am looking for a tune of some sort. since i live in upstate ny there is no place that tunes mini's near me that i know of (if you know of someone somewhat close please let me know) iv read a lot about shark injectors and whole ecu's tuned to your needs but what are you guys using?? also if i do go for a dyno tune will they use the stock ecu or do i need to purchase a program.
my list of engine mods are:
alta cold air intake
ca motorsports header with no cat
magnaflow cat-back
17% pulley
colder plugs
msd wires
msd coil pack
detroit tuned bypass valve
larger air to air ic comming soon

 

You car will run pretty good with those mods without a tune...perhaps a bit lean at higher rpm's, but fine. I added JCW 380 injectors to my car, drove it for a year or so,(yes, you will nor unleash the full potential of the 380's till the tune, but unless you plan on a cam, it is enough) then did a tune....go bigger than the JCW's and you need a tune done on the same day.
The Shark is only available for 15% I think....and is kinda iffy...mostly a timing advance. The remote tunes from RMW or WMW are pretty good....for the mini, tune it yourself software is not really around, but it is so complex, it should be done by a pro anyway IMO.
Do a search...there are tons of threads....Jan from RMW has been to Rochester NY I think....so you might get it done in person sometime, saving the cost of the flash tool/loader.

 

where do you buy these wmw or rmw tuners??

 

Do a quick search.....
Jan is the tuner at RMW
Way is the tuner at WayMotorWorks
They can both tune remotely...and both sell a tool that you need to do it remotely. Then you must pay for the tune, and usually the Dino rental....