Drivetrain M62 SC on the MINI is reality
1st Gear
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Originally Posted by Major Mini
I just spoke with Dave, and he's doing final checks on everything before firing it up and going out for a drive. He'll be checking and making adjustments to the A/F ratio...AND THEN OFF TO THE DYNO! (hopefully) I'll hear from him again later tonight and have some more pics to post.
Everyone stay excited, this project is very near completion ; )
Everyone stay excited, this project is very near completion ; )
Sweeeeeeeeeeet. The Canadian contingent is awaiting the results with great anticipation... drool... I have to go change my bib now.
5th Gear
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From: Rutherfordton, NC
Originally Posted by Major Mini
Yeah I could make a trip down (just a little over an hour for me). I'd like to meet you and see your car. You need to follow me back up the mountain to the twisties tho!
Another supercharger fan
Consider me another interested party. I'd prefer a solution for bigger power that keeps a supercharger on the motor. That's a fine looking setup if nothing else. What kind of plans do you have for reliability testing?
5th Gear
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From: Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta suburbs)
Originally Posted by Major Mini
heh heh...I can assure you my car will be thoroughly tested with ***** to the wall driving every hour of the day I'm awake! I plan to post some videos as well.
OVERDRIVE
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From: Greensboro, NC
http://www.turbozet.com/
hmmmm....how should I spend my $300?
http://www.turbozet.com/
http://www.turbozet.com/TURBO%20Zet.wmv
http://www.turbozet.com/
http://www.turbozet.com/TURBO%20Zet.wmv
3rd Gear
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I'm going to get one for my leaf blower.
Originally Posted by MSFITOY
hmmmm....how should I spend my $300?
http://www.turbozet.com/
http://www.turbozet.com/TURBO%20Zet.wmv
http://www.turbozet.com/
http://www.turbozet.com/TURBO%20Zet.wmv
3rd Gear
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3rd Gear
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From: Manchester, KY
Originally Posted by thespider530
Bwahahahhaha!
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6th Gear
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Originally Posted by Major Mini
Yeah I could make a trip down (just a little over an hour for me). I'd like to meet you and see your car. You need to follow me back up the mountain to the twisties tho!
Neutral
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From: Albuquerque
M62 on eBay
Hey guys, first time poster, long time lurker.
Just saw this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eaton-M62-Mercedes-Kompressor-Blower_W0QQitemZ130008406858QQihZ003QQcategoryZ337 41QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
on eBay and thought I'd point it out.
Just saw this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eaton-M62-Mercedes-Kompressor-Blower_W0QQitemZ130008406858QQihZ003QQcategoryZ337 41QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
on eBay and thought I'd point it out.
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6th Gear
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Originally Posted by Scrappy
Hey guys, first time poster, long time lurker.
Just saw this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eaton-M62-Mercedes-Kompressor-Blower_W0QQitemZ130008406858QQihZ003QQcategoryZ337 41QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
on eBay and thought I'd point it out.
Just saw this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eaton-M62-Mercedes-Kompressor-Blower_W0QQitemZ130008406858QQihZ003QQcategoryZ337 41QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
on eBay and thought I'd point it out.
6th Gear
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From: Hampton, VA
Originally Posted by TonyB
I would think that this kit would incude either a new or refurbished M62 blower. Will this SC require any different maintenance than our stock one (basically nothing)?
Of course the auto manufacturer can specify what they want but they usually follow suppliers guidelines.
Neutral
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Originally Posted by TonyB
I would think that this kit would incude either a new or refurbished M62 blower. Will this SC require any different maintenance than our stock one (basically nothing)?
Originally Posted by TonyB
Looking forward to when you are officially a vendor so you can elaborate further. Thanks much.
1st Gear
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From: Asheville, NC
No dyno results yet guys, but be patient. Dave is extremely thorough and he has been driving the car as much as possible to test for any problems/leaks. So far everything is great. The A/F ratio has been staying consistent at around 10.5:1. He told me last night after driving it there is a very noticeable increase in power and it runs through the gears very fast now.
My fiance is picking up the car today around 4 because we have to turn in our loner car tonight, and she's goin out of town in the morning. I plan to drive back to DDM Works in the morning to meet with Spider and let Dave do a few more tests. If it isn't dyno'd this afternoon it will be in the am. I'll post pics and driving impressions after I drive it this evening.
My fiance is picking up the car today around 4 because we have to turn in our loner car tonight, and she's goin out of town in the morning. I plan to drive back to DDM Works in the morning to meet with Spider and let Dave do a few more tests. If it isn't dyno'd this afternoon it will be in the am. I'll post pics and driving impressions after I drive it this evening.
6th Gear
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From: Hampton, VA
Originally Posted by Major Mini
No dyno results yet guys, but be patient. Dave is extremely thorough and he has been driving the car as much as possible to test for any problems/leaks. So far everything is great. The A/F ratio has been staying consistent at around 10.5:1. He told me last night after driving it there is a very noticeable increase in power and it runs through the gears very fast now.
My fiance is picking up the car today around 4 because we have to turn in our loner car tonight, and she's goin out of town in the morning. I plan to drive back to DDM Works in the morning to meet with Spider and let Dave do a few more tests. If it isn't dyno'd this afternoon it will be in the am. I'll post pics and driving impressions after I drive it this evening.
My fiance is picking up the car today around 4 because we have to turn in our loner car tonight, and she's goin out of town in the morning. I plan to drive back to DDM Works in the morning to meet with Spider and let Dave do a few more tests. If it isn't dyno'd this afternoon it will be in the am. I'll post pics and driving impressions after I drive it this evening.
Please don't think this is picking, it isn't. I would just like to know where this ratio occurs. If it's at peak...fine. If it's at idle weeeelll.....
I hope this comes across that way I meant it
6th Gear
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From: a canyon, south Bay Area
I was going to ask that as well, but I understand that Rob might not be at liberty to go into such detail now. I'd also be curious to know how A/F is being obtained. In time I'm sure we'll know...