It definitely looks promising, hence my questions about how it affects actual, measured, intercooler efficiency. If you check my post earlier in this thread, I explain how to get that value, using equipment costing less than an IR thermometer or a Davis Carchip generic OBD-II logger.

 

Andy, I don't know if this is a realistic suggestion, but would it be possible for you and Peter to work out some sort of deal for a scoop, and you could apply your test methods to it and report your findings?

 

Ive got an Alta intercooler, and its going to be black. Patience.... I should have this thing next week.

 

Why dont you buy an S bonnet? Make your Cooper look like an S.

Alot of people will be doing that 25 years from now.

 

Here are a couple of shots of the scoop freshly painted IB.




Bill

 

Damn, from one IB MCS to another, that looks mighty nice!!! I'll be calling Peter

 

Tony,

Thanks, and under that scoop lies a fully functional M7 AGS system

You won't believe the sound it puts out, makes my old ALTA sound stock !!

Bill

 

 

Yeah, Peter has been telling me about the sound! I'll be getting one soon . You've got plenty of goodies - enjoy!

 

why the form really... im wondering just because it seems like the top bulge that bulges up looks a bit.. tacky... to me the venturi scoop from mania seems more no-nonsense, the bulge on the m7's seems too out of place and just plain sticks out for no reason!

i cant argue with the 50% efficiency though... id love to hear someone elses' result before plunging though...

 

J, I can see where you are spending that extra $$$. Stop by and let me see it once installed.

 

Definetely. I ordered my AGS today also Might have a 17% pulley and an intake manifold/intercooler runners to install by the end of the month too

 

Congrats Rick:smile: It appears that you've got full sponsorship with M7... I'm jealous

 

MSFITOY,

I'm sure Rick would chime in here, but I am on early so I will set the record straight. Rick was nice enough to take and post those pictures of my car taken at a local car show we have every week here in SoCal.

I'm very happy with the M7 products on my car, the performance change is dramatic.
I would be happy to discuss any of the details you might be interested in if you wish.

Thanks for appreciating my ride.:smile: :smile:

Bill

 

Ooooo....then I'm jealous of you I'm hoping the AGS will get here in time for the Dragon...24 days and counting:smile: . BTW...are you running the Cosworth head already Peter's probably a little miffed that I installed Webb's head (I thought the Cosworth was a while away). Very nice Mini with all the cool parts I don't have

 

Happly, in this case you get what you pay for!

 

I think that bulge and the way it's formed will cut down maybe eliminate wind noise at high speed. The air that doesn't go to the intercooler would flow right over the bulge.
The mania one I've heard makes noise at speed and I'd think that comes from the way it's shaped.

 

I WISH

 

I will have the scoop on in a couple of weeks and the top, middle grill. Let me know if you want to check it out.

 

After the previous testing we got some more incredibly promising numbers
to chew on.

These are a comparison between our test mule and a JCW 200hp kit.
The JCW car has basically no additional upgrades, that includes the
stock intercooler and hood scoop.

Our test mule has a lot of upgrades, and if we can believe JCW and BMW
we should be up 25 additional HP at the crank with the mule.

This test also included a new alcohol injection system that will be available
in a couple of weeks, this system is MINI specific so easy to install
that anyone can accomplish the task. The alcohol will not only cool down
the intake charge but it will also raise the octane level by 10 points.
Think about it.....you will have 100-104 octane fuel anytime any place
at rock bottom prices

This will show that the Injection system + M7 Scoop will out perform
any intercooler system on the market no matter the price for less then
$ 600 and you will always have racegas a pedal away




M7 Intake Data




M7 Throttle input Data




M7 Speed Data



M7 Ignition advance




These are the JCW maps......


JCW Intake temp data




JCW throttle input data




JCW Speed data




JCW ignition advance



And for more info, feel free to call us, pick our brain, get some answers
and enjoy a chat with us.....

peter
Team M7
562-608-8123

 

*cough* All I see are crooked lines. *cough*

Never did like my physics teacher. The ******.

 

Why would you take a somewhat constructive thread and insert data about an unrelated product?

[edit] deleted the rest... there's no point argueing about it... it's not going to stop the advertising.

 

No JeffS, there is point to it... you are spot on!

WTF M7 crew? ...Why did you just muddy the watter with alcohol injection?

Anything which doesn't directly relate to the function/performance of the hood scoop may look/be characterized as an attempt to offuscate, confuse or distract. ...Not good thinking guys

Start a new thread - please.

For myself, I was really hoping to see some success here... and it looked as though there'd finally be raw data to back it up too. ...Thought you were gonna give Andy something to put in his pipe. (you know he's been waiting a while now for that too )

c'mon now...

 

Sorry for the confused, but starting a new thread for the alcohol injection
system is not something we will do untill we have the finished product in our hands, ready for shipping.

peter
Team M7

562-608-8123

 

How can you not see the connection there guys??? Let me break down the thought process for you.

M7 Hood scoop = more air = cooler temps....

Cooler temps = WATER INJECTION

Hey peter, are we still on for next saturday? If so, do you have any thermostats on hand??