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Grant620 · Mar 16th, 2008, 06:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SeldomSeen (original)

I don't think its quite as simple as that, so you may need to do some research on MINI2 and NAM (North American Motoring) before deciding what might give you best bang for the buck.

Also bear in mind that there are significant differences between US and UK cars.

The US cars have an extra sensor (MAF) which affects their induction system's characteristics.

UK cars have different front crash protection which means that parts like the Alta front mount intercooler and boost tubes do not fit easily to UK cars.

Good luck and welcome to MINI2.

Thanks very much for the reply!
OK, see what you are saying and I'll do some digging on those forums.
Do you know if that - in theory - the boost can be raised at all on UK cars?
And if so, could it be done by electronic control or mechanical control (ie, Electronic boost controller or a bleed valve type thing)?

Mar 16th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#3
Grant620 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 04:40 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SeldomSeen (original) I don't think its quite as simple as that, so you may need to do some research on MINI2 and NAM (North American Motoring) before deciding what might give you best bang for the buck. Also bear in mind that there are significant differences between US and UK cars. The US cars have an extra sensor (MAF) which affects their induction system's characteristics. UK cars have different front crash protection which means that parts like the Alta front mount intercooler and boost tubes do not fit easily to UK cars. Good luck and welcome to MINI2. Thanks very much for the reply! OK, see what you are saying and I'll do some digging on those forums. Do you know if that - in theory - the boost can be raised at all on UK cars? And if so, could it be done by electronic control or mechanical control (ie, Electronic boost controller or a bleed valve type thing)?