Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

Drivetrain Ok, now I'm confused

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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by mburchill36
Hey Nik -

I'd probably go with the larger crank pulley... other than that, why not do some suspension mods to allow increased levels of joy when enjoying the improved power? Rear sways, springs and control arms aren't too expensive...

- - Michael
Ok, so if I go to a larger crank pulley, what else do I need to do to the engine? ECU upgrade anything?

So, as I see it (and money allowes)
1) plugs/ wires etc
2) suspension goodies
3) catback
4) Larger Crank Pulley
5) ecu upgrade (maybe sooner)
6) wheels ??(maybe I like my sbricks, and they do good on these desert roads)

Nik
 
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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xsmini......I didn't realize you had S-bricks!! I guarantee from personal experience, if you replace those with some lighter rims, you will feel a HUGE improvement in your car in many ways!! I sold my S-blocks to a guy here on NAM, and used the money to get my new wheels which are about 6lbs. per wheel lighter!

Very noticeable!! The S-anchors are a nice looking wheel, but if you are looking for that extra something, replacing them could be exactly what you're looking for!!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by xsmini
Ok, so if I go to a larger crank pulley, what else do I need to do to the engine? ECU upgrade anything?

So, as I see it (and money allowes)
1) plugs/ wires etc
2) suspension goodies
3) catback
4) Larger Crank Pulley
5) ecu upgrade (maybe sooner)
6) wheels ??(maybe I like my sbricks, and they do good on these desert roads)

Nik
And I wouldn't go with a larger crank pulley. You might be ok just to get a lighter one (i.e. either the Pilo with the reduced harmonic balancer or the Alta which removes the balancer completely while both keep the stock radius).
 
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