I have a 2010 cooper S hatchback with K&N cold air assembly, Alta Hot side tube, Alta blow off valve spring upgrade, OBX cat back exhaust, intercooler upgrade and a Renntech ECU upgrade. I would like to upgrade my turbo but not sure which one. I am shopping on Mini Mania web site for one and am confused with the options. I dyno"d my sweet and she came out at 206 hp but she shuts down at 5,200 RPMs. I was told that BMW'S and hence Mini's KNOW they are being Dyno'd so they shut down early. I was told by the manager at Mini dealer it could have gone to 6,200 rpms so essentially it has 215-220 hp. I do not want a head mod or cam just a turbo upgrade. Im running a daily driver so I want to keep reliability in there.
Thanks for any input.
"Mayfair Maniac".

 

Huh, I noticed my car acted funny on the dyno. It went into a weird traction/stability warning mode. Didn't know it was a known thing.

 

We offer the JCW turbo as an upgrade if you want to go to a bolt on bigger turbo.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/jcw-tur...8-r59-r60.html

 

I think it caused because the rear wheels aren't moving so that car thinks it in some kind of "skid" situation. Usually you throw a CEL and then by cycling the ignition it will reset.