R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 AFR guage

Old May 27, 2026 | 05:54 PM
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There was one guy on NAM who was running an Innovate hooked up to the narrowband inputs on the DME. I was planning to try the same thing at one point, but life got in the way.

edit: this guy.
 
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Old May 29, 2026 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GothamNite
Perhaps a naive question: what purpose does the insulation serve all around the header? Are you just protecting the rest of the engine bay from the excess heat?
From what I understand, it serves 2 purposes: keeping the exhaust heat in the pipes speeds the exhaust gas flow through it (helps savaging) and yes, it keeps the engine bay cooler.
 
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