Hi everyone, i'm a new member of this formus. I'm currently looking into geting another car and mini cooper seem like a good choice. The only thing is that i have no idea about mini's poteintial. I did some research on parts and found minimania, they off stage kits which include I/H/E lighter pullys, and chipped ecu. I just wonder if anyone here who have installed these basic parts. if you did, how much HP did it increased? thank you for reading, and any feedback will be greatly apperciated.

 

IHE isn't going to get you much. Pulley will net 20ish whp. Chip, no idea but it's worthless in my opinion seeing how you can flash the stock ECU. Head work will get you another 20-30 whp, a proper tune will net 10-20 whp. But, there are twin charged and turbo only MINIs running 350-450 whp.

 

so how does this happen? i am thinking about buying a mini S... and trying to figure if i should by the Works with it or not? or should i just get after market mods.... money is not an issue... any help please... as I am a newbie to mini.

 

IMO the works package is overpriced , the only advantage is that it is covered under warranty ... the works pulley is only 11% overdriven the aftermarkets can go up to 19% overdriven