R57 S to Non-S Conversion:
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S to Non-S Conversion:
Hi Folks,
I have an R50 right now (which I love, just about to hit the 210k mile mark), and I'm looking for something a little newer.
Enter the R57! One of these (2011) just went up for sale a stone's throw from my house. That convertible top is mighty tempting to an aspiring Superdad that wants to show off to this 4 year old
In all sincerity, though - I'm a total old-man driver, and it would be my daily / commuter vehicle. Improved gas mileage and reliability have a lot more appeal to me than turbochargers. Anyone ever convert these / remove the turbo?
Thanks and best wishes,
- Ald
I have an R50 right now (which I love, just about to hit the 210k mile mark), and I'm looking for something a little newer.
Enter the R57! One of these (2011) just went up for sale a stone's throw from my house. That convertible top is mighty tempting to an aspiring Superdad that wants to show off to this 4 year old
In all sincerity, though - I'm a total old-man driver, and it would be my daily / commuter vehicle. Improved gas mileage and reliability have a lot more appeal to me than turbochargers. Anyone ever convert these / remove the turbo?
Thanks and best wishes,
- Ald
Last edited by Aldamar; Jul 31, 2017 at 01:41 PM. Reason: Clarity
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Probably be better off looking for a just a convertible, rather than convert an S over. Regardless, you can certainly drive a turbo car mildly Andy get decent mileage. I romp on my Clubman S and I still get 30-ish mpg
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Boy oh boy, I wish it was that easy! At least out here in CT, I don't see loads of minis up for sale in my price range. And they are just about never what I'm looking for.
If I find all the options I want, it's not the color I want, or the miles are high, or the price is awful, etc. Beggars can't be choosers, as they say! I'll have to deal with taking my fully loaded R57 with a turbo
Pretty sure I'm doomed to breaking down and buying it in the morning. Already done gone and named it
- Ald
If I find all the options I want, it's not the color I want, or the miles are high, or the price is awful, etc. Beggars can't be choosers, as they say! I'll have to deal with taking my fully loaded R57 with a turbo
Pretty sure I'm doomed to breaking down and buying it in the morning. Already done gone and named it
- Ald
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They are all special!
although Im going from S to S but N14 to N18, the concept will be the same 
here is a link to my swap (it is an ongoing project...waiting for parts and replacing potential problematic parts):
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...gine-swap.html
here is a link to my swap (it is an ongoing project...waiting for parts and replacing potential problematic parts):
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...gine-swap.html
It would be an excessive amount of work. The electrics alone I couldn't fathom. Youd need to basically do an engine swap. Not worth it. Stay out of boost and it is just a big water-cooled piece of exhaust pipe.