Drivetrain Manic Motorsport brings us N18 owners OBD II Tuning! Solution is finally here!
#1726
I don't know what he was boosting that day; however, I swear his car was pulling harder than an Evo I test drove some years ago.
#1727
mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer
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2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
#1728
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I was doing 23-24psi- 1.6 BAR. My map C requires both 100 octane and meth and that's 26psi with more aggressive timing. It's a fun little car, but sometimes it feels slow, it's probably because I drive it 7 days a week. I should change to the stock map, just so I can get a reality check
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This is so true, LOL...
I went without meth on Map A for months, and now that I'm hitting 20deg below ambient temps, I upped my tune to Map B I have been missing out.
My new Devils Own Check Valve & Nozzle holder are in transit. Once installed; its Holy $&!% time = Map C
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#1731
Are you talking about Kowalski? That is a different story, Kyle knew his engine was on it's way out and pushed it until it exploded. I think I heard he got a lot more mileage out of it then he thought possible. He works for Mini and is currently putting in a fully built motor and taking it to Targa Newfoundland to try it out.
#1732
Sadly some of the 2.0 and 2.5 liters can make as much power stock as ours come with turbo'd. BMW just doesn't seem to have any interest in making a mini with a good sized, and good hp engine. If they did, why would people buy a 3 series beemer?
#1733
mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer
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2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
#1734
What's the old cliche? "There is no replacement for displacement" Sadly some of the 2.0 and 2.5 liters can make as much power stock as ours come with turbo'd. BMW just doesn't seem to have any interest in making a mini with a good sized, and good hp engine. If they did, why would people buy a 3 series beemer?
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2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
2013 GP2 #295, 270whp/310wtq, KO4 47mm Turbo, 18" NM Wheels, Alta intake, Manic Stage III+, HFS-3 Meth, 30% E85 Blend, Forged IC, Alta Hot Pipe, P&P/Ceramic Exhaust Manifold, m3 Extreme Ceramic DP, Vibrant mid res, 4" Double walled Tips, WMW/KW V3 CO, Alta Rear CA, CREE Fogs, Black out F/R Rings and Gas Cap, M7 CF Front Splitter, and No Stickers. MORE TO COME!! Previous 04Triple Black 17% Alta, MM Air/H2O, CAI, OBX Header, FBT Head, Shrick Cam, 234whp
#1735
Heavier car and more wind resistance...?
#1742
The car was near brand new with only about 4K miles I believe. Nothing out of the ordinary modwise outside of what Manic calls for in a stage 3 tune except the addition of an oil cooler. I hate to bring up a fellow MINI owners misfortune but I feel it's necessary to mention the bad news along with the good when it comes to aftermarket tunes. If for nothing else than to hopefully find a common reason for why it may be happening. Unfortunately when it comes to tuning these engines we're always one throttle stomp away from potential trouble. Luckily I only know of two MINI's with a Manic tune that have had failures. I'm sure there are more out in the world but I'd imagine we'd have heard about it if it were an huge amount.
#1743
The car was near brand new with only about 4K miles I believe. Nothing out of the ordinary modwise outside of what Manic calls for in a stage 3 tune except the addition of an oil cooler. I hate to bring up a fellow MINI owners misfortune but I feel it's necessary to mention the bad news along with the good when it comes to aftermarket tunes. If for nothing else than to hopefully find a common reason for why it may be happening. Unfortunately when it comes to tuning these engines we're always one throttle stomp away from potential trouble. Luckily I only know of two MINI's with a Manic tune that have had failures. I'm sure there are more out in the world but I'd imagine we'd have heard about it if it were an huge amount.
#1744
So they both had the JMTC 47 Dominator? I'm upgrading my turbo and talked to my Manic Tuner about recommendations for which turbo to get, and he told me he would shy away from JMTC turbos right now. Manic is having some issues with their tunes on cars with those turbos. He said they think it has to do with the way JMTC sets their wastegates. I don't know, I'm talking with Doug at Frankenturbo and am possibly going to guinea pig for their mini turbocharger coming out in a couple weeks.
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So the combination of bigger turbo, higher boost, more timing, and a stock bottom has resulted in engine failures?
Yeah that's shocking news!!!
Anyone running the above combo is on a shortened clock, but frankly the N14/18 clock doesn't run that long in stock trim.
But considering we are only a year or so into the upgraded turbos game, it's going better than I figured.
I don't hold the tuners or turbo makers accountable for failures unless it was a faulty product that caused the failure. I blame the knucklehead who expect 100k miles and 10 years of no issues with the setup.
Yeah that's shocking news!!!
Anyone running the above combo is on a shortened clock, but frankly the N14/18 clock doesn't run that long in stock trim.
But considering we are only a year or so into the upgraded turbos game, it's going better than I figured.
I don't hold the tuners or turbo makers accountable for failures unless it was a faulty product that caused the failure. I blame the knucklehead who expect 100k miles and 10 years of no issues with the setup.
#1747
So the combination of bigger turbo, higher boost, more timing, and a stock bottom has resulted in engine failures?
Yeah that's shocking news!!!
Anyone running the above combo is on a shortened clock, but frankly the N14/18 clock doesn't run that long in stock trim.
But considering we are only a year or so into the upgraded turbos game, it's going better than I figured.
I don't hold the tuners or turbo makers accountable for failures unless it was a faulty product that caused the failure. I blame the knucklehead who expect 100k miles and 10 years of no issues with the setup.
Yeah that's shocking news!!!
Anyone running the above combo is on a shortened clock, but frankly the N14/18 clock doesn't run that long in stock trim.
But considering we are only a year or so into the upgraded turbos game, it's going better than I figured.
I don't hold the tuners or turbo makers accountable for failures unless it was a faulty product that caused the failure. I blame the knucklehead who expect 100k miles and 10 years of no issues with the setup.
#1748
So the combination of bigger turbo, higher boost, more timing, and a stock bottom has resulted in engine failures?
Yeah that's shocking news!!!
Anyone running the above combo is on a shortened clock, but frankly the N14/18 clock doesn't run that long in stock trim.
But considering we are only a year or so into the upgraded turbos game, it's going better than I figured.
I don't hold the tuners or turbo makers accountable for failures unless it was a faulty product that caused the failure. I blame the knucklehead who expect 100k miles and 10 years of no issues with the setup.
Yeah that's shocking news!!!
Anyone running the above combo is on a shortened clock, but frankly the N14/18 clock doesn't run that long in stock trim.
But considering we are only a year or so into the upgraded turbos game, it's going better than I figured.
I don't hold the tuners or turbo makers accountable for failures unless it was a faulty product that caused the failure. I blame the knucklehead who expect 100k miles and 10 years of no issues with the setup.
#1749
In my opinion,It is TOTALLY the tuners fault for putting a customers engine in danger. IF they actually tested this with their own money they wouldn't be so careless in blowing up other people's cars...
I would never steer a customer in this direction! I actually like my customers,not just their money!
I would never steer a customer in this direction! I actually like my customers,not just their money!
#1750
In my opinion,It is TOTALLY the tuners fault for putting a customers engine in danger. IF they actually tested this with their own money they wouldn't be so careless in blowing up other people's cars...
I would never steer a customer in this direction! I actually like my customers,not just their money!
I would never steer a customer in this direction! I actually like my customers,not just their money!