>>Finally!
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>>I'd been waiting to see someone turn out at twin-charged MINI. Been thinking of it ever since seeing the old Twin-charged MR2s.
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>>Questions:
>>Are you using the stock supercharger?
>>What turbo does your system incorporate?
>>What does your exhaust/header look like?
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>>Pictures please!!!!

The supercharger is still stock, so is the pulley. I am using a Garrett T28 with a custom manifold, down pipe, and exhaust system. I upgraded the intercooler with a larger top mount and custom piping for the turbo. Other than larger injectors, everything else is stock. I also believe that I am the first person to install and tune a twincharged MCS with an APEX S-AFC II.

 

Can you post some pics plz. I can't wait to see it!

 

>>Can you post some pics plz. I can't wait to see it!






The dyno sheet compares the stock MCS with the now twincharged MCS. As you can see from the comparison, at around 3300 rpm, the twincharged MCS is making the same HP as the max stock hp which is at redline. Torque is a totally separate issue since it is basically higher than stock from 2500.

 

I will be sure to check it out sometime soon!!!

 

Whoa thats cool, I like the cool turbo style air filter too

 

Somebody pinch me I must be dreaming.... Looks fantastic, I look forward to more updates.

Twincharged: do you plan any modifications to the drivetrain, transmission, clutch etc., perhaps adding a L.S.D.? Seems like you would have some trouble with all the added torque keeping the rubber in contact with the road.


His, Chile RED over, Madness intake, Magnaflow exhaust, Helix Pulley & RDR Swaybar
Hers, Electric Blue / Union Jack on top and BONE Stock

 

Since they are located in NJ...I wonder if that is where we will be able to get this upgrade in the future... ...should call these guys tomorrow and with any luck, take a drive down there Friday...

 

>>I guess I have to be the downer and question why the use of two? 100 extra hps can be had easily be other means. What makes this more effiecent than say a single turboed example?
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>>Post pics of the tech "break through."
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>>-goin440 IB/IB MC

What other means are you talking about, and how can it be had easily? Haven't tuners been working for a year now, and only recently BBR hit the mark? I'd pose the perspective that it neither comes easily nor cheaply, and I question the reliability. ...Not to say I think that the twin charged mini will be more reliable.

Why use two different compressors?

...Lets see:
There's the exhaust - won't necessarily need dual-cans as turbo will quiet things down nicely. = weight savings & less complexity/routing.

Performance:
If incorporated well would have the best of both worlds - supercharger boost from throttle on + mid-high rpm kick of efficient turbo boost. That's a KILLA acceleration combo.

Efficiency:
I'll bet the twin charged MINI is probably as fuel-efficient (if not better than stock) - when driven conservatively (speed ?)

If the MINI TC turns out to be reliable it'll be pretty hard to beat. There’s a LOT going on under that bonnet!

Price (I am certain) will be another story entirely. ...But then again you gotta pay to play

VERY COOL!

 

Nothing exceeds like excess! Lets see if it holds together!

 

Will this affect the warranty?

YES!


Sorry, figured I would get it out of the way early on. Can't wait to get cheese's report.

 

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That's a beefy looking intercooler - are you planning on selling them by any chance?

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'04 MCS IB/W on order with SSR's wrapped in Yoko's ready to go on!

 

Gas mileage? Warranty? When you get to this point, who cares!

Do you maintain the bypass on the SC with this setup?

 

That is beautiful... nice work, nice execution...

 

Looks very impressive, congratulations on an innovative and apparently very effective setup. How big are the injectors? What sort of boost are you running? Any idea how hot the air is going into and out of the supercharger? I can't wait to see this in person.

 

>>Will this affect the warranty?
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>>YES!
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That's funny!

 

Look's Sweet. I can't wait to see it in person. Will you be bringing it to the Mini Cup on March 20th.


hmmm I might have to do a mod like that in the future.

 

Oh moma!
Smokin.

 

Can someone fill me in on what the following are?

a) The blue line inserted to the right of the intercooler

b) The "braided" line inserted above the ignition

 

blue could be for a boost gauge
braided looks like oil for the turbo bearings?

 

That is definitely something I would think about doing to my car. Plus if you think about it should have more power if you do the pulley mod, you would be very close to 300 hp......

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2002 MCS
Dark Silver/White Roof
MINI Madness 15% pulley, Pilo Intake,
Milltek Header with racing cat, Milltek catback exhaust, ported and polished intake manifold and intercooler air ducts.
More to come soon.

 

Holy Toledo!!

How bad is wheel hop?

Make mine in matching stainless.

 

Definently interesting setup, looks well engineered.

Other means combining both..? Centrifugal Superchargers: Belt driven and geared to spin around 30k rpm. Supercharger linear power with the hit of turbo performance.

Everybody talks up turbo lag like its an hour long or something. It would be if the charger your using is too large, but thats usually never the case for a street application. Even then, thats why big turbo people invest in nitro... to light them turbos. For street apps, if there is time to think about lag while its lagging, you have a problem.

Twinned, looks good. I may question the methods but at least you did it.

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-goin440 IB/IB MC

 

Can i put those pics on my site twin?

thanks

 

Wow mighty impressive.

So... 0-60 time? 1/4 mile? and perhaps most importantly $$$???

 

wheel spin has got to be bad... but kick *** setup!!

once you modify the suspension to keep the wheels on the ground you should be gold