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

Drivetrain My conclusions (Pilo, Alta, Magnaflow)

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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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My conclusions (Pilo, Alta, Magnaflow)

I had the great opportunity to install all of these things today on my 02 MCS(an Alta 15% pulley, a Pilo Short Shifter and a magnaflow catback) and I'm thoroughly impressed with the after performance. the car is much quicker and much louder. through first gear I loose traction from 5k to redline. The Pilo shifter has a clean action to it, and relieves the feeling of a wobbly arthritic knee that the stock shifter seemed to have. Furthermore, the Magnaflow exhaust sounds amazing, from the inside at least. Almost completely quiet cruising at 2-2.5k rpms, and no drone at cruising speeds and up to 90+ mph (speeds estimated ) I have yet to get a good listen from the outside of the car. I'm happy and if anyone has any doubts, questions about any of these products, ask away!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 04:48 AM
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[QUOTE=agile_moments. through first gear I loose traction from 5k to redline. [/QUOTE]
Now you need a Quaife lsd.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 05:44 AM
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that's what i was thinking, but I can't (or won't) do that until I have a clutch and flywheel to go on also.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 05:45 AM
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and I've recently read about people's aftermarket clutches being really chattery at idle...I'm worried about that..
 
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 05:51 AM
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Glad to hear you like the Magnaflow
 
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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Had my new Magnaflow catback installed today. Drove around for a couple of hours afterwards with the stereo off (unheard of fo me!). Loud, burbbly, and oh so great! Too loud??? Too old - or not old enough (deaf).
 
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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MagnaFlow don't ya love it;<)

Originally Posted by TanchoGirl
Had my new Magnaflow catback installed today. Drove around for a couple of hours afterwards with the stereo off (unheard of fo me!). Loud, burbbly, and oh so great! Too loud??? Too old - or not old enough (deaf).
Just right!
 
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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Just right!

Yea, if we old timer Magnaflow guys aren't deaf yet it must be OK.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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HUH? Can you speak a little louder? Magna Flow rules. Not for sissies.
 
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