What do you have in your mini to make it faster?
What is your "combo" to make HP up.
Some feedback, positive or negative would be great!

 

The best combo is a large stack of Franklins and Grants. I have a 15% pulley (the cheapest way into more HP), Alta CAI, and a Milltec exhaust. This combo will add at least 20WHP+. Just around the corner for my 04 MCS will be an Alta larger IC and a Unichip. This will put me well over 200WHP.

 

Come on now use that search button. This question has been asked way too many times.

 

The right question (unless you're bill gates) is what's the cheapest way to get the car faster? Look here.
Matt

 

If i buy a Alta CAI, Miltek header and exhaust, 15% pulley, Unichip...What amount of HP i can get?....anyone have this "combo"?

 

I had this combo and my take is that dynos are all a little different.....some a lot.....conditions etc make big changes. That combo is a big upgarade from stock that for the money is well worth it. the only change I would consider is the Unichip. While I have a Unichip and like it I have ridden in MTH and GIAC cars and they perform very well and can save you money. I think it depends on how far down the "mod" trail you are going to go. the more mods the more the flexibility of the Unichip comes into play. IMO

Good Luckk,

 

I saw that you have 19% pulley. What amount of boost (PSI) you get with it?

 

16......and that is screaming. I have been told that heads/cams/ headers and large IC can affect the boost. so it is not as high as some. I think I have heard 18 from some people.

 

I have this set up. Plus a few other less significant mods. I don't know the exact hp gain but it's significant according to the butt dyno. It's a great combo that isn't too expensive. You can't go wrong here as these tried and true upgrades. Take the plunge. You'll be happy you did.

ripley

 

I have 249 whp, that is courtesy of the twincharger. 22 lbs of boost

 

And how much did it cost you for the twincharger????????

 

$6015.00 with Michigan tax...

 

Remind me not to race you on the way down to the dragon in a couple weeks, Z.

My setup:

15% alta, Pilo CAI, Magnaflow, Spec Stage 1 clutch, M7 lightweight flywheel (a must have), Denso Iridium plugs and UNIchip. I estimate 200 crank hp, but also a higher 190 or so whp due to the flywheel. Maybe. Haven't dynoed it.

 

Where you get it?...Website?

 

MCSPR,

There are two main sources for adding a Turbo to the MCS.
When considering this upgrade you don't want to upgrade the supercharger pulley, intake, or exhaust header since these are removed/or left stock when the turbo is installed.

SPI Twincharge kit - see detroittuned.com
http://www.detroittuned.com/products...20050324230623

Designed for use on a stock MCS engine
* Uses a Garret GT28R ball-bearing turbo
* 6 PSI of extra boost
* Runs on Premium Unleaded fuel!
* Improved Air-to-Air Intercooler
* Larger injectors included
* SPI piggy back ECU included
* 3" down-pipe, no catalytic converter
* All brackets and hardware for installation
* 3 to 4 week lead time - please contact us!
$5850 Call ryephile at detroittuned.com
See
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=21783
See (for videos of both twincharged systems in action)
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=35374

And from Helix13 (call eric at 1-877-HELIX13 for more info)
HELIX Psi-Fi TurboKompressor kit
http://helix13.com/html/products/pro...ew.php?p=6&h=m

* Uses a Garrett GT28rs turbocharger: a twin ball-bearing, oil and water cooled unit capable of flowing more than 350hp.
* Controlled by a Turbosmart eboost boost contoller/boost gauge and pod.
* User controls waste gate actuation and electronically select boost levels.
* A "newly" designed custom cast exhaust manifold, warranteed for five years feeds the turbo.
* Cast manifolds are much less likeley to fail over the long run in turbo applications.
* Stainless steel 2.5 inch downpipe with integrated catalytic converter allows the car to run closed loop operation with no oxygen sensor "trickers".
* Charge pipes are 5 layer reinforced silicon tubing with integrated Turbosmart blow-off valve.
* Turbo gurus from Psi-Fi motorsports designed fuelling, timing, and optional AquaMist controlling. Psi-Fi PowerPaq computer which is capable of real-time tuning, controls the 500cc injectors.
* All lines, fittings and fasteners are of Porsche quality.

The HELIX TurboKompressor kit is only available for installation at their Philadelphia facility.

Dyno graph is of the TurboKompressor kit in its most basic form, running a peak boost of 21.5 pounds, versus a popular similarly priced tuning kit available nation-wide. All testing was done on our Mustang MD-250 dyno.
$4800 for parts and about 12 hours labor to install.
See (installation and pics)
http://www.helix13.com/turbokompressor/
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From a strictly performance (power) standpoint the turbo kit is a good option for those on a BIG budget and a heavy addiction to power. You'll save a little not upgrading pulley, intake, and header before adding the turbo so that is a plus ($1600 saved).

More power doesn't mean faster- we see plenty of very powerful cars out on the track/autocross and few do as well as a balanced MINI tuned for a combination of "enough power", excellent handling, better traction, with safety and comfort upgrades.

This balance doesn't come cheap but to get full use out of a performance oriented MINI, it is key.
Enough power-
Minimum would be a reduction pulley- 15% to 19% depending on your acceptance of risk, Larger fuel injectors 380cc or more (Bosch or JCW is OK),
and ECU software tuned or tunable for the selected size reduction pulley (Unichip, MTH, GIAC, etc- do your homework, prices vary and so does support/warranty/ease of installation). Also add some sort of intake (M7 AGS, alta, pilo, madness, JCW, Dinan, BMP, etc) and some cat-back exhaust (milltek, Borla sport/street, Magnaflow, UUC, scorpion, Alta, Quicksilver, etc). That's it. For under $3000 installed you get about 190-200 Whp (results vary)

Alternatively you can look at staged performance kits from MINImania or M7
http://www.m7tuning.com/m7packages.html
Or for Cosworth tuning packages ($3519 or $4699)
http://www.m7tuning.com/cosworth.html

You'd want suspension upgrades to allow for better handling
and a limited slip differential to aid with traction (Quaife or order the LSD option from the factory if you have a new '05 MCS with manual transmission)

You can spend alot more on other upgrades but you'll have the bulk of the benefits with the least spent with the above.

A turbo kit for the MCS (with cat back exhaust) will cost about $6000 installed and provide about 260+ Whp.

 

I'm not going to be racing on the way down, it will get too hot.. i'm working some issues out right now with the heat here.. If I can't take Vader i may fly down, or take the 47' Chevy.. I got mine off of detroittuned website.. go to www.detroittuned.com for more info


Edit: Minihune, the SPI kit doesn't not replace the supercharger pulley.. i have the stock one from the factory.

 

OH YOU ALL KNEW WHAT WAS COMING!!!!

lemme just get this zipper up *ziiiiiip*, ok flamesuit on.....


These are IMHO, CONSERVATIVE estimates for HP with mods. The 200hp plan offers a very significant change for less than $800.


Recipe for 170 FWHP (200 Flywheel HP)



EXHAUST:

$200 for the OBX header from ebay as seen here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=36431

Install how to:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ead.php?t=5403


$60 for the "one ball" exhaust mod. They chop off one muffler. This could be
done locally.

Cost= $260



PULLEY:

Full 15% pulley (use 15% for reliability) DIY install instructions with pictures. Also something to note,
Randy at webb will loan the tool to remove the pulley for free when you buy
a pulley from him : )

Install how to:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ead.php?t=8466

Cost= $120


Alta lightened crank pulley (3% Oversized). Reduces rotating wieght by 6#'s.

Cost= $150



ECU:

Buy the MTH Software and cable set.

There is a full thread about this on NAM :
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=37383&page=1

Cost= $140



IGNITION:

One heat range colder NGK spark plugs.

Cost= $10



INTAKE:

"Hot air intake". Use the RU-1540 and small breather.You can also use the RC-1540 which has a chrome top.

Cost= $60





TOTAL COST= $740

TOTAL HP= 45hp

That's $16.27/hp