My Old Engine used to be bigger than My new MINI!
#1
01-10-2011, 08:34 PM
My Old Engine used to be bigger than My new MINI!
Hello guys! So, I just got a new 2005 Mini S hard top, black. I used to have a Jeep SRT8. What a switch! While I miss my jeep and enjoy driving my dad's, I have to say my new Mini is a far different ride and equally a blast! I have had it about a week (had to sell Jeep and get a better commuter car since I moved and lengthened my commute by 50 miles a day).
I have to say that the previous owner took great car of this car and did a great job with his after market selections. It has (so far things I have investigated) ALTA intercooler, 19%pulley, ALTA CAI, Catback exhaust, upgraded suspension, lowered?, checkboard roof and side mirrors, built in radar detector, and nav.
I bought it with the airbag light on and found out the hard way that that was a no-no. I just ordered a new seat and it should be here this weekend for install. I live in Rockville, MD so look out for me!
I will have pics of my old Jeep up and the Mini as well this weekend.
Looking forward to learning a lot and enjoying this new type of ride.
Thanks,
Ian
I have to say that the previous owner took great car of this car and did a great job with his after market selections. It has (so far things I have investigated) ALTA intercooler, 19%pulley, ALTA CAI, Catback exhaust, upgraded suspension, lowered?, checkboard roof and side mirrors, built in radar detector, and nav.
I bought it with the airbag light on and found out the hard way that that was a no-no. I just ordered a new seat and it should be here this weekend for install. I live in Rockville, MD so look out for me!
I will have pics of my old Jeep up and the Mini as well this weekend.
Looking forward to learning a lot and enjoying this new type of ride.
Thanks,
Ian
#2
01-10-2011, 10:09 PM
Welcome STR8toMINI to the world of miniacs. I think your user name is funny 
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If I'm not mistaken, the STR8 Jeep is around 400HP. Even though one doesn't normally associate rubber burning with a Jeep, I would imagine the STR8 version could make that happen at will.
It sounds like you have a nicely punked R53. The 19% s/c pulley provides max boost that the supercharger can handle. It is capable of producing some insane heat that can harm your head and/or s/c. With that much boost (20+psi), you would not want to run at redline for long durations, especially in the summer. If you like to run the engine hard or plan to track the car, I would recommend going to the 15% pulley.
Anyway, the R53 (2002-2006 S) MINIs are a blast. If you keep it maintained it should last a long time. BTW: Only run a very high grade synthetic oil (5-30) in your car. The engine is designed and comes from the factory this way. Most of us do oil changes around 5 to 10K miles, which is far from the 15K oil changes that MINI recommends.
.If I'm not mistaken, the STR8 Jeep is around 400HP. Even though one doesn't normally associate rubber burning with a Jeep, I would imagine the STR8 version could make that happen at will.
It sounds like you have a nicely punked R53. The 19% s/c pulley provides max boost that the supercharger can handle. It is capable of producing some insane heat that can harm your head and/or s/c. With that much boost (20+psi), you would not want to run at redline for long durations, especially in the summer. If you like to run the engine hard or plan to track the car, I would recommend going to the 15% pulley.
Anyway, the R53 (2002-2006 S) MINIs are a blast. If you keep it maintained it should last a long time. BTW: Only run a very high grade synthetic oil (5-30) in your car. The engine is designed and comes from the factory this way. Most of us do oil changes around 5 to 10K miles, which is far from the 15K oil changes that MINI recommends.
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