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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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Is it possible to make 400+whp on a Supercharger?

yes, I've been burning the midnight oil...............yes I'm behind on other projects ...........yes we are advancing what Mini's can do.............
but it all comes at some breath taking enjoyment.......................


enjoy.............. now back to burning more midnight oil


 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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nice bait.

when do the details come?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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nice bait.

when do the details come?
bait is something you use on a hook................

I didn't see a hook in the picture

keep an eye open............history is a few pictures away
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
bait is something you use on a hook................

I didn't see a hook in the picture

keep an eye open............history is a few pictures away
That intercooler up front didn't look stock..

The term "400whp" is gonna grab someone!

I'm actually surprised this thread isn't 3 pages long already.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Geez...a lot happened after I left!

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That intercooler up front didn't look stock..
That would be what a FMIC looks like on an R53....
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MotorMouth
The term "400whp" is gonna grab someone!.
I think he meant 400woot
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Geez...a lot happened after I left!

That would be what a FMIC looks like on an R53....
A very big intercooler at that!!!!!!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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A very big intercooler at that!!!!!!
Well it's gonna have a lotta air to cool
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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With 400 HP it'll be going fast enough to get blown out the back of the Mini......
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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This I have to see. t
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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Now for the........


Sorry had to wipe the drool

"kit"!
 

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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 04:48 AM
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Awesome Jan!

My jaw dropped when you were telling me about this...

Gosh I need a 1st gen now
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 05:36 AM
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Amazing! Congrats, Jan. Looking forward to seeing the details! 400whp in a gen 1 Mini....where does that put the weight to hp ratio? Pretty darn low!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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what's next from RMW, all wheel drive "Kit" to plant all that power on the ground?

http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/06/...mini_in-depth/ Finish where Getrag left off...
(actually eating my eggo breakfast at the moment)
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 07:05 AM
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Let's go Mr. Tease......spill the beans.

And even if you change nothing but your HMIC (Heat Mounted InterCooler) for a decent FMIC, it will be a big deal. My IAT is ~30F over Ta on the street and on the track it gets much much worse. Bringing IATs down to a Ta range with just an IC would be awesome.
 

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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Jan -
400 whp using Cali 91 octane gas? 1.8 or 2 liter stroker?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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E-gas 85 proof + 110 octaine?

Two simple words come to mind when I see an I/C that freekin huge on a supercharged engine, PRESSURE DROP. How much air is this new toy capable of moving and how tightly crammed is it going to be in the combustion chambers?
With an I/C of that magnitude I would say TURBO, but no you say S/C, It would need to be one heck of a centrifigul charger spining at verry high RPM IMO.
As for fueling this beast, I think 91oct crap-gas isnt going to be enough (400hp on a 1.6 or 1.8 things get a little crazy) E85 is my bet, as long as you have reworked the fuel system.

All in all it's another good teaser to get the site worked up again (been kinda boring around here lately anyhow) Keep up the thinking Jan, there arent many companys making NEW parts for our R53's anymore.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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I don't care about the whp. I want details on the fmic please. I hope this isn't only made to work with a rotrex.

Also, where is the oil cooler going to be mounted ? Small one on top ?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Slartibartfast
Amazing! Congrats, Jan. Looking forward to seeing the details! 400whp in a gen 1 Mini....where does that put the weight to hp ratio? Pretty darn low!
Not to go off topic, but there are many 400+ whp 1st generation Minis out there, just wanted you to know. But the more the better.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Watching....
 
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Not to go off topic, but there are many 400+ whp 1st generation Minis out there, just wanted you to know. But the more the better.
Really? Examples or links please.

Kevin
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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All I need is 300-320 WHP.........

I feel like a kid at Christmas....can't wait!!!!

 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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Really? Examples or links please.

Kevin
Too lazy to link posts and off the top of my head

ABF Performance - Drag Setup -635whp@~44psi and Time Attack Setup 450whp@~28psi T-only R53
Formerly Brian Whites Black car- 392@~22psi 554whp@unknown T-only R53
Tuls (garaged) - 400whp@~30psi Twincharged R53
Kalbone- 303whp@~16psi T-only
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by checkmate2006
Too lazy to link posts and off the top of my head

ABF Performance - Drag Setup -635whp@~44psi and Time Attack Setup 450whp@~28psi T-only R53
Formerly Brian Whites Black car- 392@~22psi 554whp@unknown T-only R53
Tuls (garaged) - 400whp@~30psi Twincharged R53
Kalbone- 303whp@~16psi T-only
Thanks man it's hard to cut and paste from an iPhone Brians car is the "Widowmaker" correct? If it is I belive the last dyno was well over 400?
 
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