Drivetrain Alta STEALTH FMIC - WOOHOO!
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http://www.lylesvinylstyles.net/
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Thanks! Both the headlight rings and the Mini emblems were covered in vinyl by Lyle of Vinyl Styles. Lyle is a great guy and does awesome work! I would definitely recommend him! Here is the link to his website...
http://www.lylesvinylstyles.net/
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Haha...well, when we opened up the box to install the ECU, part of one of the plastic pieces was actually damaged. SO...I called Alta today and we're trying to get this worked out so that they can send me a new one. They were supposed to call me back today after they checked on some things but I never heard back so I'll have to call them again tomorrow...*sigh* I am sooooo impatient!
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I don't know. I don't have the intercooler, I was just trying to point someone in the right direction. Maybe you should ask Adam
*edit* if you look look at the first dyno on the intercooler page it says "Big Gains with 3 simple parts". So maybe to get the full potential you need it in conjunction with other parts (which I couldn't find out what the other 2 were; maybe CAI and Cat-Back???)
I'm sure Adam would be more than happy to answer any questions!
*edit* if you look look at the first dyno on the intercooler page it says "Big Gains with 3 simple parts". So maybe to get the full potential you need it in conjunction with other parts (which I couldn't find out what the other 2 were; maybe CAI and Cat-Back???)
I'm sure Adam would be more than happy to answer any questions!
Last edited by chili_red07; 03-06-2008 at 01:35 PM.
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Nice intercooler
I had a discussion with my MA and said that a mini engineer said the only week spot in the mini was the intercooler. He said it would be the best place to start to increase HP and efficiency. I then asked if I install a quality aftermarket intercooler correctly and my engine has a problem would it be covered. He stated that they would never cover it. That is so ridiculous. A good intercooler helps the turbo and motor and if anything would be the one HP adder that adds to the longevity of the components.
I would buy the intercooler today if I felt like my dealer would not record my vin and instavoid my warranty. I had a 2005 mustang Tuned, Pulleys, Intake, throttle body and the ford dealer covered my car when I had a bad valve.
What is up with mini. I could see if he said if the turbo overheated because the intercooler failed but to say they would not cover the motor is this possible. Somehow I think it is.
I would buy the intercooler today if I felt like my dealer would not record my vin and instavoid my warranty. I had a 2005 mustang Tuned, Pulleys, Intake, throttle body and the ford dealer covered my car when I had a bad valve.
What is up with mini. I could see if he said if the turbo overheated because the intercooler failed but to say they would not cover the motor is this possible. Somehow I think it is.
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I had a discussion with my MA and said that a mini engineer said the only week spot in the mini was the intercooler. He said it would be the best place to start to increase HP and efficiency. I then asked if I install a quality aftermarket intercooler correctly and my engine has a problem would it be covered. He stated that they would never cover it. That is so ridiculous. A good intercooler helps the turbo and motor and if anything would be the one HP adder that adds to the longevity of the components.
I would buy the intercooler today if I felt like my dealer would not record my vin and instavoid my warranty. I had a 2005 mustang Tuned, Pulleys, Intake, throttle body and the ford dealer covered my car when I had a bad valve.
What is up with mini. I could see if he said if the turbo overheated because the intercooler failed but to say they would not cover the motor is this possible. Somehow I think it is.
I would buy the intercooler today if I felt like my dealer would not record my vin and instavoid my warranty. I had a 2005 mustang Tuned, Pulleys, Intake, throttle body and the ford dealer covered my car when I had a bad valve.
What is up with mini. I could see if he said if the turbo overheated because the intercooler failed but to say they would not cover the motor is this possible. Somehow I think it is.
I think he is telling the truth. I just like to prettend I didnt hear anything. I hope I dont get any major problems.
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aint gonna happen. the guy is blowing smoke up your butt. The only way the intercooler could adversly affect your car is if something catastrophic happened to the cooler. (big rock, forgot to tighten clamps etc).
The intercooler isn't going to be able to affect anything that would void your warranty. It's about the safest engine mod that can be done.
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I dont really know much about this but everyone says its fine to do stuff but the only person that can say that is the dealer.
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I agree with you on the intercooler
aint gonna happen. the guy is blowing smoke up your butt. The only way the intercooler could adversly affect your car is if something catastrophic happened to the cooler. (big rock, forgot to tighten clamps etc).
The intercooler isn't going to be able to affect anything that would void your warranty. It's about the safest engine mod that can be done.
The intercooler isn't going to be able to affect anything that would void your warranty. It's about the safest engine mod that can be done.
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Going back to your other concerns, the dealer is NOT going to take exception to the airflow mods. The ECU is of obvious concern, but good bad or otherwise the PnP makes it a 2-5 minutes cinch to remove then go in for service.
The cars are SO much better with the added HP, that I find it hard to NOT mod the car.
Good luck in the choice and as always let me know if I can help further!
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