Is there any good r53 tuners in canada, preferably ontario?
im looking for someone to do a custom tune once ive finished the mods on my car, but want to make sure i get the data logging, afr reading compatiable with the software they use.

 

I had a hard time finding someone a while back in toronto to tune my r53. The closest with a dyno was detroit tuned in detroit if ur willing to cross the border . Some would do.it only if I went standalone ecu. I finally settled for adrian cl on this forum to send me a remote tune ., he has done a few on this forum . Although I already had an afr guage to see where it was sitting after the tune .

try contacting Miniac haus in woodbrige , ontario, I believe he has a tuner that tunes minis . Good luck

 

thanks i PM'd adriancl after seeing a few people had used him. havnt had a reply yet.
crossing the border to detroit and getting a proper dyno tune seems fun and the right way to do it., but i think i would like some sort of base tune after doing a cam and standalone to even make it all the way to detroit lol

 

Adrian tunes your car remotely via an MPPS cable/laptop connected to your OBD II port. It's remote in that he lives in Romania but he's actually tuning your car in real time. I highly recommend him because I was thrilled with the difference on my MC40 (I ran a before/after dyno). He's tuned quite a few NAM forum members' Minis. You can even have him on the phone simultaneously if you have WhatsApp (his English is a lot better than your Romanian).

 

interesting is it like a road tune or go to a dyno and be on the phone/laptop and live tune that way?
ive read a wide band is essential
also do you need a standalone ecu or can it be done on the factory ecu?

 

+1 for adriancl.
A patient man who tuned my modestly modded R53 remotely over a crappy 3bar/4g mobile internet connection.
My ECU is factory stock ('04 pre-facelift) but Adrian was able to dial everything (mods) in to work together. The car seemed a bit more responsive and didn't run as rich as before after installing the 380cc injectors.

 

I was in my driveway when he did it for me . He creates a tune file for your upgrades and then sends it to u . U ( or him.via remote access to your laptop) will.upload that file back into your ecu and test it . If it needs a revision he will let u know .
afr guage is always recommended for the proper dialing as not every car with the same.mods will run the same . It is said that with basic mods the stock ecu will adapt, but not sure if I would trust that. Especially that u are wanting to put a cam in , it will def make ur afrs move around around.
a logging software also helps with all this and dial.in properly . I got one off of a board member a while back on ebay . I believe filipe in portugal, but not sure to be exact .

I am not sure if adrian does standalone ecu tunes, I know that myself and many of the guys have uploaded the tune files directly onto our stock ecu . The facelift ecu ( ms5150) is an upgrade over the older ems2000 also . Adrian can recommend all that when you discuss ur setup with him .

That being said , if you have access to a dyno tune with someone who is proficient with the mini ecu, then perhaps that is the best way to go, but it can be quite expensive . I didn't go that route due to cost, but also the fact that I had a hard time finding a proper tuner for my r53

 

i see, so the tune is not 'live' but based off of logging info, im sure as long as afr stays happy that will work just fine.

i would like to avoid the standalone route as long as i can (hate wiring) and i dont think the mods are extreme enough yet to warrant one.

Yes dyno is super expensive around the GTA, my girlfriend had her WRX dyno tuned it was +/-1/3 the cost of a decent r53 MCS!!
im not sure how much it costs at detroit tuned but everything seems to be much more affordable south of the border.

my car is a '05 MCS maybe jcw with a 03/30/2005 production date so i assume it would have the new ECU aswell.

 

We would be the closest and most experienced to Tune your R53 and have some really affordable options with no Dyno time needed but it can be done. https://www.detroittuned.com/gen-1-e...ne-management/ https://www.detroittuned.com/dyno-services/ give us a call to book time. if it's just a tune we can get you in quickly, dyno time would be a few weeks out.

https://www.detroittuned.com/contact-us/

Chad
DT

 

Adrian's tune is "live" in that he's connected to your laptop and the Mini via your OBD II port. As I posted earlier, you can even speak to him during the process via WhatsApp. You do not need a standalone ECU, however, switching to a post-facelift MS5150 from the pre-facelift EMS2000 is recommended since the 5150 has more mapping capability and produces a better outcome.

 

Yeah adrian is going to do my tune once the cables i need finally arrive, and by then the cam will be installed.

 

I will vouch for adriancl.. he's tuned BOTH my minis and all my local buddies minis too.. the guys amazing !
one of my minis is a full build . Head , cam , 21psi sprintex and methanol.. adriancl has it running PERFECT, afr are spot on... here's what I pulled last year on my lesser hp setup I was running ( should be abit quicker now )..
The ONLY tuning I'd pick performance adriancl would be on spot , dyno tune and road tune. BUT adriancl does live tuning and if you got the rite stuff you can have him tune your car , on the road and get it SPOT ON..
I've seen adriancl take a tuned car from a reputable ,popular vendor and make the car make 15hp and tq more than it did on its previously so called performance tune..he also corrected dead spots he found in it and showed the errors in the previous tune..
I highly HIGHLY suggest going with adriancl..
Btw , the 4.4sec 0-60mph is in my grey mini...but dont sleep on my white one , it too is pushing 19psi but less mods.

 

I was hoping to resurrect this thread instead of starting a new one. Lots of informed members here.

I have a 2004 S with Milltek headers & exhaust, 15% pulley and intake running colder plugs. There is a Unichip piggyback on my car now but I’d unplug it’s I bought the car used so I have no idea if there is a different cam or injectors, but I’d buy new 380 injectors if I went with a custom tune from Adrian.

My apprehension, I’ve never done one before. I don’t have a PC or cables but that’s the least of my worries. My motivation is to have the car run a bit smoother. Punch the car in 2nd and there is a bit of lag at 3k rpm. I’m guessing it’s because the upgrades and ecu arent dialed in. Otherwise it runs great. I have no intentions of tracking it, just occasional spirited driving. I definitely won’t dyno it.

Is it worth the hassle and investment to install new injectors and get a tune?

 

Adrian is a great choice. I'm sure you have a friend with a laptop, right? The MPPS cable is cheap on Amazon. If you go with Adrian, consider replacing your EMS2000 ECU with the post-facelift MS5150 as it has more tuning capability. His tune completely changed my MC40's performance.

 

Thanks! I’ve done lots in the realm of cosmetic mods and bolt on performance mods. This is a first for touching the programming. I had a chat with Adrian prior to putting the car away, and I’m totally comfortable with him doing the tune remotely. I have a Mac, so I just need to dig up an old PC and buy the cable.

TBH, I am not sure where to source a different ecu. my car is very low mileage and I’d like to have it for a long time. I read a lot from his happy customers so he is doing something right. We all have different motivations for tuning. Mine has always been looks, sound, subjective performance (feeling, not dyno), in that order.

If I did it, I’m hoping the throttle response and power band feels a little more unified. I’m not upset with the way is now either. That’s why I was curious if it’s worth it. Figure it’s $600 parts $400 labor (CAD)…plus he said I can’t drive more than 25-30 miles with 380 injectors and no tune so I’d need to schedule those back to back.

 

The MS5150 ECU has to be sourced from another car (think wrecking yard). Or, in my case, Adrian provided it though I'm unsure he still does that. Once replaced with the 5150, the serial number on your MINI will not match the serial number of the newer ECU so Adrian has to program that inconsistency. I also don't know what government automotive inspection requirements you have in your area and whether or not that serial number inconsistency might create a no-pass issue. BTW, my MINI has similar mods to yours (see my signature). As I mentioned earlier, Adrian's tune really woke up my '04 S and created a much more drivable, and enjoyable, MINI. I would also suggest that you don't receive a tune until ALL your mods are completed. I'll also reveal that I bought inexpensive 380cc injectors off eBay and they've been just fine (in my car for a few years with no problems). I saw an independent flow test on the injectors that confirmed their output so I felt comfortable buying them. You can always buy them and have them tested prior to installation. There are a number of flow testers on the Internet for $12-$15 each for testing (mail in/get back). Even with that additional cost they're much less expensive than OEM. Good luck.

 

Adrian suggested Bosch injectors from a TT which are apparently a perfect fit and much less than the JCW ones. I’m definitely not going to change the ECU if that’s what it entails.

I’ll give it some thought for sure. Parts are way more in Canada so I was going to order injectors when I’m travelling. Then got to thinking if I really want to go down this road this season. I have a giant pile of things to install for spring already. The only ‘performance’ part I have left is a big brake kit that’s getting powder coated. It’s my insurance to save my aero bumper cause no tires or pads have made the stock brakes feel less anemic

 

I have been using the injectors Adrian recommended for 2-3 years now.
Here's a link to the details
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4601400
Tune with Adrian is down a few posts.
+1 for Adrian.