Increasing Power

[VolcanoAndy]

Been thinking of ways to increase the power in my mini, but i suppose i'll start off easy, so i want the air flowing right!!

Would i be better off keeping my standard airbow or would an induction kit be better?

I have also been looking at the mpi trottle boy, is this any good?

And finally as many of ye have probably seen i would like the Janspeed exhaust in the JWC 90bhp kit, however there is only 1 back box, so would i lose too much back pressure and therefore too much power??

sorry for all the questions but i was told to get posting haha

[1lightningd]

G Leary, is the man for this! He has a serious engine on the way from the U.K. at the mo.

[VolcanoAndy]

don't think it'll be my cup of tea, need easy reliable mods, can't break the bank need money for college

[1lightningd]

Change the head?

[VolcanoAndy]

Stage 3 Kit???

[irlmin]

Andrew,
Have a talk with Fergal ( Minimpi) We fitted a Maniflow manifold and RC40system as well as a throttle body mod and K+N filter ( in original case ) To His mini and it really flies , stay away from 'Induction kits ' as I find they are only good to make induction noise , single box Maniflow or RC 40 will be good . Give Me a shout some Day and we will do a simple mod to the throtle body and it will make a good difference as well , but in the meantime talk to Fergal .

[laura]

i've got a stage 1 kit on my italian job, rc40 exhaust, LCB manifold & K&N airfilter and it goes a treat since, didn't costs the earth to put and nothing has fallen off so far! It sounds really nice too

[VolcanoAndy]

Thanks,

Keep the suggestions coming

[MiniMpi]

Hi Andrew,
As Ger said, I have a Maniflow LCB and a stainless rc40 single box exhaust fitted. I also have a small but significant mod done to the throttle body.
I have a replacement K&N airfilter element,same as standard but with more breathing and lifetime purchase. "Induction kits,ie: 57i etc. are s**t and make car slower and way too loud!
What I have done has transformed the car.
It has serious grunt now.
I'm always on the quest for more power however :twisted: so I'm getting a very good quality Stage 3 head for it shortly and possibly changing the exhaust to a Maniflow as I had one on my Wolselely Hornet rally car and it was outstanding!
Any questions feel free to ask and I'll try and answer them.
Fergal.

[ID]

Ohhhh... all this has got me thinking .... maybe I need suspension AND engine mods for my Cooper 35 8)

[irlmin]

Ohhhh... all this has got me thinking .... maybe I need suspension AND engine mods for my Cooper 35 8)

Don't Forget the Brakes !!

[1lightningd]

Ohhhh... all this has got me thinking .... maybe I need suspension AND engine mods for my Cooper 35 8)

I here good reports about the smooth ride kits.

[ID]

Ohhhh... all this has got me thinking .... maybe I need suspension AND engine mods for my Cooper 35 8)

Don't Forget the Brakes !!

8O 8O ...I knew there was something else on the list :P

BTW... found out that there is a club day up here on a rolling road which is also being covered by miniworld again 8) ...it will be after my modding visit to you so might be quite interesting

[ID]

Ohhhh... all this has got me thinking .... maybe I need suspension AND engine mods for my Cooper 35 8)

I here good reports about the smooth ride kits.

I've heard they are excellent on the sportspacks, but tbh I want more of a performance setup

[MiniMpi]

Ohhhh... all this has got me thinking .... maybe I need suspension AND engine mods for my Cooper 35 8)

I here good reports about the smooth ride kits.

I've heard they are excellent on the sportspacks, but tbh I want more of a performance setup

I'm fitting a set of AVO's,Minispares HiLo's,rear camber/tracking brackets and adjustable tierod's shortly. Thought about fitting the Smoothride kit too but as mine and yours are 12" models I think this will be the better set up for the car. I had similar setup on my Wolselely Hornet Rally car and it was excellent,always had full confidence in the setup at full wack and never let me down.
Fergal.