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

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Old Aug 28, 2023 | 04:17 PM
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Heart transplant

My R53 is going through some drastic changes right now. Out with the old in with the new.

RMW 1.8L Stroker with billet crank
TVS900 with 53mm pulley
RMW Shorty header
OS GIKEN STR2 twin plate clutch
OS GIKEN LSD
link/AIM 7" street dash
1000cc injectors and high flow pump for E85


 
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Old Aug 29, 2023 | 08:37 AM
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Here’s a couple pics with the old engine. I’m looking forward to my new setup.






 
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Old Aug 29, 2023 | 10:36 PM
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Really like the gloss black instead of raw aluminum bits.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2023 | 12:42 PM
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New 1.8 stroker in and tvs-900 😎
 
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Old Sep 16, 2023 | 10:59 AM
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Looks awesome , that will be a nice upgrade for sure . Are u also pairing with the rmw head ?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2023 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ngtphantom
Looks awesome , that will be a nice upgrade for sure . Are u also pairing with the rmw head ?
Yes, made sense, since they are matched on the head exhaust porting. I will see if I can sell my Milltek cerakoted headers soon.
 
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