Drivetrain Jan RMW-Rochester,NY April 25-26
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First, what mods do I need to make a tune by Jan work best? I see some talk about injectors, are these needed or recommended given my current mods (see signature list)?
Second, cost...how much are we looking at for the tune and dyno?
Third, is this something the dealer can detect or overwrite? I really have zero knowledge about Jan's means/method of tuning, just that it kicks butt.
Last, is there a good chance that Jan will return to the area sometime in the future? When I had Randy Webb install my pulley at a Lewiston pulley party I considered waiting for the "next one." There never was a next one, so I'm very glad I pulled the trigger. Is this a "now or never" deal that I can sell to the wife or can I hold off for another year?
Second, cost...how much are we looking at for the tune and dyno?
Third, is this something the dealer can detect or overwrite? I really have zero knowledge about Jan's means/method of tuning, just that it kicks butt.
Last, is there a good chance that Jan will return to the area sometime in the future? When I had Randy Webb install my pulley at a Lewiston pulley party I considered waiting for the "next one." There never was a next one, so I'm very glad I pulled the trigger. Is this a "now or never" deal that I can sell to the wife or can I hold off for another year?
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OK, I just called Jan. He's hanging out at AMVIV, which sounds fantastic considering I had 3 inches of snow on my car this morning. Anyway, Jan took some time to explain various stuff. Put me down for a tune. Anytime Friday during the day works or later Saturday afternoon.
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Sounds like you want a nice street set up. Typical bolt on stuff, that's similar to what most people want or can afford. The first three power mods are usually intake, pulley and exhaust. If you go with top notch stuff, that will cost you about $1500 - $2000 and should add around 25hp. After that any mod that will significantly improve power will cost more than $1k (i.e. header = $1k, head = $2k+, etc). So many people stopped at that point. Others would go a step further and try various software tuning options (i.e. MTH, GIAC, and Unichip), but often reported only marginal improvement. Jan has seemingly revolutionized ecu tuning for our cars and many customers have reported gains of 20+hp and improved drivability, all for only about $350 (+ dyno time). That's hard to beat and in the end, for under $2500, you have a 200hp MINI.
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Seriously though, "performance" means different things to different people. For example, are you OK with gaining high end power at the expense of low end? Same can be said about "speed." Having the most speed on the track, 1/4 mile, autocross and the autobahn are all very different things and you're not going to find a MINI that the best at everything. You need to define what it is you want, thus the plan. When I spoke with Jan yesterday the first thing he asked me was what plans/goal was with the car.
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Yes it's not a rumor anymore. Jan will be coming to Rochester, NY this April 25-26 for his tuning sessions. The event will be held at Eksten Autoworks
78 Bennington Drive, Rochester, NY. Jan has spoken to Larry Eksten and he has all Jan will need for tuning your MINI. Eksten is a full service garage that specializes in BMW-MINI service and track event car setups. They can handle Jan's head, cam, injector and exhaust installs. We may add a day if needed per Jan and Larry if the demand is there. If you need injectors or any other RMW parts please let Jan know. Performance parts such as heads etc will have to be installed in advance of tuning. This may be Jan's last tuning session of the season as he may be shifting more time to his product development and track events.
Please PM me all your info as what your needs are and if you'd like to schedule a tuning session.
Thanks Larry
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1. jpavlo- tune- Sat.
2. the Itch- cam? tune Friday
3. amg6975
4. newbs49
5. mangotango - Head, Header - exhaust, tune
6. Fei - tune -Sat.
7. robertgray-tune - Sat
8. jonnieoh - Tune - Friday afternoon
Yes it's not a rumor anymore. Jan will be coming to Rochester, NY this April 25-26 for his tuning sessions. The event will be held at Eksten Autoworks
78 Bennington Drive, Rochester, NY. Jan has spoken to Larry Eksten and he has all Jan will need for tuning your MINI. Eksten is a full service garage that specializes in BMW-MINI service and track event car setups. They can handle Jan's head, cam, injector and exhaust installs. We may add a day if needed per Jan and Larry if the demand is there. If you need injectors or any other RMW parts please let Jan know. Performance parts such as heads etc will have to be installed in advance of tuning. This may be Jan's last tuning session of the season as he may be shifting more time to his product development and track events.
Please PM me all your info as what your needs are and if you'd like to schedule a tuning session.
Thanks Larry
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1. jpavlo- tune- Sat.
2. the Itch- cam? tune Friday
3. amg6975
4. newbs49
5. mangotango - Head, Header - exhaust, tune
6. Fei - tune -Sat.
7. robertgray-tune - Sat
8. jonnieoh - Tune - Friday afternoon
when am i going to see my name on this dam list!!!!! lol
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Hello All
I will try to get intouch with Jan tonight about all your guestions on injectors. I want to make sure I'm telling everyone the right info. I'll also get pricings from Larry @ Eksten's for install of injectors and other parts. I'll get back with everyone tomorrow night. Also I'll need everyones info on their cars as far as what mods are on your cars. Please wait till I post tomorrow for your info
Thanks for all your help.
I will try to get intouch with Jan tonight about all your guestions on injectors. I want to make sure I'm telling everyone the right info. I'll also get pricings from Larry @ Eksten's for install of injectors and other parts. I'll get back with everyone tomorrow night. Also I'll need everyones info on their cars as far as what mods are on your cars. Please wait till I post tomorrow for your info
Thanks for all your help.
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I will try to get intouch with Jan tonight about all your guestions on injectors. I want to make sure I'm telling everyone the right info. I'll also get pricings from Larry @ Eksten's for install of injectors and other parts. I'll get back with everyone tomorrow night. Also I'll need everyones info on their cars as far as what mods are on your cars. Please wait till I post tomorrow for your info
Thanks for all your help.
I will try to get intouch with Jan tonight about all your guestions on injectors. I want to make sure I'm telling everyone the right info. I'll also get pricings from Larry @ Eksten's for install of injectors and other parts. I'll get back with everyone tomorrow night. Also I'll need everyones info on their cars as far as what mods are on your cars. Please wait till I post tomorrow for your info
Thanks for all your help.
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Here are some basic guidelines to adhere to :
15% or 16% pulley with NO crank pulley and NOT tracking car :::: stock injectors ok
any other combination of pulley's you should have the bigger injectors
We hope to have cams in soon , I have ordered 50 of them
if you have questions feel free to call... I will get back to you
15% or 16% pulley with NO crank pulley and NOT tracking car :::: stock injectors ok
any other combination of pulley's you should have the bigger injectors
We hope to have cams in soon , I have ordered 50 of them
if you have questions feel free to call... I will get back to you