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

Drivetrain What kind of improvement we're looking at

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 06:21 PM
  #1  
Maxicooper's Avatar
Maxicooper
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,911
Likes: 0
From: Ellicott City, MD
What kind of improvement we're looking at

I would like some knowledgeable guess-timate..

From what I already have.
Intake, Exhaust, 15% pulley, plugs,

If I add the following:
New fireball cylinder head, Schrick cam, Madness header + high flow cat, and Custon ECU finetuning. What is the potential, should I reach 210 whp?
 
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 06:27 PM
  #2  
SayGoodbye's Avatar
SayGoodbye
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,299
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Maxicooper
I would like some knowledgeable guess-timate..

From what I already have.
Intake, Exhaust, 15% pulley, plugs,

If I add the following:
New fireball cylinder head, Schrick cam, Madness header + high flow cat, and Custon ECU finetuning. What is the potential, should I reach 210 whp?
At least...the ECU tuning may be the key...If you're going with the Fireball head, have them tune.
 
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 06:45 PM
  #3  
Maxicooper's Avatar
Maxicooper
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,911
Likes: 0
From: Ellicott City, MD
I agree. But Fireball is in the west, I live in the east. Around here we have Helix13 and Lucky Dog.
 
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 06:53 PM
  #4  
SayGoodbye's Avatar
SayGoodbye
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,299
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Maxicooper
I agree. But Fireball is in the west, I live in the east. Around here we have Helix13 and Lucky Dog.
...and DMH...I bet either one would take a lot of pride in your car and do a great job.
 
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 07:50 PM
  #5  
MarioKart's Avatar
MarioKart
Vendor
15 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,306
Likes: 117
From: Ventura, CA
210whp is very possible, thats what I got with the Fireballed head. I think the record holder is 226whp at 8k rpm with a perfect tune done on the dyno and a laptop when driving around. Make sure you get a good tune and not just a flash. I learned the hard way
 
__________________
2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:35 PM
  #6  
TampaMCS's Avatar
TampaMCS
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 643
Likes: 0
From: Tampa, FL
I too am in the 210+ boat, achieved via those methods, except I am running the JCW software.
 
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:01 PM
  #7  
JPMM's Avatar
JPMM
6th Gear
15 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,796
Likes: 11
From: East IA
Hi, You have used JCW, dealer installed ECU upgrades and dynoed at 210hp at the wheels? Cool I'm in Iowa and there is no one that does these things less than about 900+++ miles away except a Mini dealer .It would be nice to think that Knuaz in Chicago could do it.

Originally Posted by TampaMCS
I too am in the 210+ boat, achieved via those methods, except I am running the JCW software.
 
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 12:02 AM
  #8  
isellem's Avatar
isellem
5th Gear
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,088
Likes: 2
From: out and aboot
Originally Posted by MarioKart
210whp is very possible, thats what I got with the Fireballed head. I think the record holder is 226whp at 8k rpm with a perfect tune done on the dyno and a laptop when driving around. Make sure you get a good tune and not just a flash. I learned the hard way

228whp... checking in...
 
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 10:03 AM
  #9  
MarioKart's Avatar
MarioKart
Vendor
15 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,306
Likes: 117
From: Ventura, CA
Originally Posted by isellem
228whp... checking in...
Hey Justin, I gave you a call yesterday but no pick up. I was wondering if you could help me speed up the CP pistons? They need to be 20 over.
thank you
M
 
__________________
2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
Reply
Old Feb 4, 2007 | 03:53 AM
  #10  
pyratio's Avatar
pyratio
Coordinator :: Hawaii MINI Motoring Club
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 626
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Texas - U.S.A.
where 2 get software

--Hey MarioKart where did you get your software and cables for your laptop ecu tuning? I've been looking high and low for something where I can mess with air and fuel but all I find are these shake and bake instant flash type kits. Please let me know if you can hep. Thanks!

~pyratio

Originally Posted by MarioKart
210whp is very possible, thats what I got with the Fireballed head. I think the record holder is 226whp at 8k rpm with a perfect tune done on the dyno and a laptop when driving around. Make sure you get a good tune and not just a flash. I learned the hard way
 
Reply
Old Feb 4, 2007 | 05:22 AM
  #11  
TampaMCS's Avatar
TampaMCS
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 643
Likes: 0
From: Tampa, FL
Originally Posted by JPMM
Hi, You have used JCW, dealer installed ECU upgrades and dynoed at 210hp at the wheels? Cool
215whp to be exact

The only JCW stuff I have as far as the engine is concerned is the injectors and ecu software. The SBK, Suspension, and spoiler do little to help

Seriously, there are some things to consider. For me the JCW update was good, but it still has the car a little leaner than I like, but for street driving it is spot on 12.5-12.8 WOT, 14.7-15.3 cruise and idle. I am in the process of obtaining a EGT sensor to get a better look. If my EGT's are still high after the addition of the methanol/water injection, then I am going to look at other options.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
simo711
R52 :: Cabrio Talk (2005-2008)
3
Oct 8, 2015 07:07 PM
Mini Mania
Suspension Products
0
Oct 1, 2015 11:53 AM
Mini Mania
Suspension Products
0
Oct 1, 2015 11:14 AM
Emnotek
Vendor Announcements
0
Sep 29, 2015 07:37 AM
BMC_Kid
MINI Parts for Sale
0
Sep 27, 2015 04:31 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:35 AM.