Drivetrain OldBrokenWind's Thumper head, GT28RS, & Alta "stuff"
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OldBrokenWind's Thumper head, GT28RS, & Alta "stuff"
Here's a 4-page summary of what I've done to my 2007 R56 so far. It might help others decide what they want to do BEFORE they do it. It's a work in process, and will be updated as milestones are met --- hopefully in a couple weeks or so.
Feb 2015 EDIT: I suggest you skip to my last entry to get the latest version of this journal and other info. Each version includes and is a continuation of the previous version. If you have the time, maybe work backwards to read other member's input, and other attachments.
Feb 2015 EDIT: I suggest you skip to my last entry to get the latest version of this journal and other info. Each version includes and is a continuation of the previous version. If you have the time, maybe work backwards to read other member's input, and other attachments.
Last edited by oldbrokenwind; 02-17-2015 at 05:02 PM.
#4
Awesome! Your car belongs here. And add pictures
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...yeah-mini.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...yeah-mini.html
#6
In your diary you mentioned not having a list of the codes.
Here you go! They are specific to first gen but most should be same with second gen.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-gen...ult-codes.html
Here you go! They are specific to first gen but most should be same with second gen.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-gen...ult-codes.html
#7
Just got back from my long awaited dyno tune. Details are added to the previous attachment --- no changes, just additions, so you don't have to read the whole thing again.
Still some work to be done with losing the cel's. I need to learn how to drive this thing, and Cobb / Alta need to reprogram for cel sensitivity.
Now to put some miles on it ---
Still some work to be done with losing the cel's. I need to learn how to drive this thing, and Cobb / Alta need to reprogram for cel sensitivity.
Now to put some miles on it ---
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#8
Thank you for documenting this adventure. I think it is a lot of fun but with some pain thrown in.
I do not think I will embark on this even as my retirement draws close in a few months. I am already having so many issues with a relative stocker on the track the I already find troubling. On track Reliability is already not this car's strong suit. I run with a number of Minis and over the last couple of years, we have had our share of inconveniences which I would not go into at this time.
Good luck with your mods and if you decide to go tracking around the country, we would welcome a few runs with you if you are in the NE USA.
I do not think I will embark on this even as my retirement draws close in a few months. I am already having so many issues with a relative stocker on the track the I already find troubling. On track Reliability is already not this car's strong suit. I run with a number of Minis and over the last couple of years, we have had our share of inconveniences which I would not go into at this time.
Good luck with your mods and if you decide to go tracking around the country, we would welcome a few runs with you if you are in the NE USA.
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#11
The "STR" version, not the dual system. I've edited my signature to reflect this. I forgot they offer more than one for the Mini. Guess I should update my journal too. Maybe for the next update ---
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So far, the only Mini's I've read about that have more HP have also been rebuilt from the bottom up. I have well over $15K in performance upgrades, and expect to spend a bit more as time goes on --- if I don't blow it up first!
Talking with the Giken people, the clutch was supposed to have been re-designed slightly. I'm hoping the one I bought was the latest version. Since I don't "get on it" that often, it should last at least as long as the engine. We'll see ---
#16
I like to think it was my college education that got me jobs paying enough to save for my toys. Obviously not an English major! Have patience and get thru college first. There's more to life than a fast car. 'Course, by now, I've forgotten what it is ---
#18
If you want a quick R56 for a lot less money than that...just send your turbo out to get rebuilt with bigger wheels, or buy a JCW turbo. You'll be in it $1-2k, and have plenty of giddy up
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#22
Here's my latest journal update. It includes a couple more mods --- AquaMist HFS-4 WMI system, and a couple "Fuel Cut Defenders" or Boost Cut Defenders, they go by a couple different names. Now I'm negotiating for another tune, either a remote AP tune or dyno. Trying for the dyno. That data will be in my next update. This version attachment appears in at least one other thread.
#24
The pdf file in my last post - #22 has all the details. Check out my "garage" for a few pics. Apparently, this "garage" feature is relatively new, it wasn't here when I started this thread. I'd like to see more people using their "garage".