Hi guys
a friend would like to build a R53 turbo with a basic mini cooper .
he would like to put in it a R53 170hp CPU.
Will it work ? With right VIN and EWS match of course

 

I think you'd be better off using an aftermarket drop-in ECU like the one from Link, because you're going to have to put bigger injectors in & completely re-tune it. The stock map won't work, I guarantee it!

 

We steel have injector and bytetronik for the map , and I am the " map tuner "
1320mini build mini turbo with OEM ecu so .....
a link ECU is almost 1000$ , to mutch ...

 

The ECU swap will work as long as it's programmed to the VIN and keys. I have a stock 2004 ECU with a loaded Dinan Stage 1 tune I'll let go for $100 + shipping if you're interested. This tune bumps the stock 163hp to 175hp.

 

No thanks we will reach 300-350hp with the turbo

 

adrian can send you a ecu that wont have to match your current keys/ews, also known as immobilizer removed.

I use one in my car, can move the ecu to either of my r53s and it does not care. He also can tune for turbo including fixing the boost limit