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Mini360 · May 14th, 2007, 10:53 AM

I want to do some work to my little beast but im not happy with the standard 170BHP mini cooper S, i want to reach around 210-220 HP so far i am all Alta but i am not sure if i should use this brand. Does anyone know of any other brand that i should use, Is Alta Trust worthy for my little beast???

Gr1zzLy · May 14th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Alta's proven itself. There are alot of us running the Alta pulleys without any issues whatsoever.

Richard Crofts · May 14th, 2007, 11:30 AM

I have been running a alta intake for a while now and no issues. Know lots of folks runing 15-17% alta pulley hard with no issues.

R

n00b · May 14th, 2007, 12:20 PM

There's always M7 and Mini-Madness as well to make things confusing.

:: Jon :: · May 14th, 2007, 12:31 PM

alta pulley and CAI...

i wouldnt have any other

minigolf · May 14th, 2007, 02:08 PM

Milltek cat-back (fitted approx 20000kms ago)
ALTA CAI (fitted approx 20000kms ago)
15% ALTA pulley (fitted approx 9000kms ago)
MTH Tuner file (fitted approx 9000kms ago)

Dyno run in a couple of weeks.

MiniFr34k · May 14th, 2007, 11:12 PM

alta pulley
alta crank
alta cai

all good.

liam, im very interestd to see how ur dyno goes! keep us posted.

minigolf · May 14th, 2007, 11:26 PM

Will do, of course.

steve11 · May 16th, 2007, 05:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini360 (original)

I want to do some work to my little beast but im not happy with the standard 170BHP mini cooper S, i want to reach around 210-220 HP so far i am all Alta but i am not sure if i should use this brand. Does anyone know of any other brand that i should use, Is Alta Trust worthy for my little beast???

Alta stuff is very well made from what i"ve seen.I have their version 2 blower pulley & silicone intake hose.
Also had their version 2 CAI with lid but i removed it & fiited a modified JCW intake instead, while the Alta produced good power in the top end it lost some low down torque & drivability.
Steve.

play fife · May 16th, 2007, 06:12 AM

Whats the best way to achieve low down torque, i neeeeeeeed some more lol.

In the next few weeks ill be doing one-ball & obx headers.

Daniel

steve11 · May 16th, 2007, 06:40 AM

Hi Daniel,
Here's a quick tip about the headers- Be sure to check the size of the ports against the standard headers when you remove them (some are smaller than standard!) & buy a genuine manifold gasket from an OZ mini dealer as some of the aftermarket ones are rubbish.
Also be sure to use a flex joint as stainless headers can crack if they move too much.
Im sure they will work fine. Good luck,
Steve...

play fife · May 16th, 2007, 06:59 AM

Cheers Steve ill keep that in mind.

So any tips on more POWER

your the man for custom modding.

Daniel

steve11 · May 16th, 2007, 07:19 AM

Hi,
In my humble opinion making power is easy but getting it to work is the big thing. My next serious mod will be an LSD. Actually the manufacturer of your headers do one for $400US,
which is an absolute bargain, i must check that out more.
Steve.

play fife · May 16th, 2007, 07:36 AM

A guy called Corey sells them here in Australia for $520, i have a contact from a guy in the US that will send for $365 but none in stock atm.

Do you have msn Steve ?

Daniel

May 14th, 2007, 10:53 AM	#1
Mini360 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 12:26 PM Posts: 76 Offline	Alta or Any Suggestions?? I want to do some work to my little beast but im not happy with the standard 170BHP mini cooper S, i want to reach around 210-220 HP so far i am all Alta but i am not sure if i should use this brand. Does anyone know of any other brand that i should use, Is Alta Trust worthy for my little beast???

May 14th, 2007, 12:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	alta pulley and CAI... i wouldnt have any other EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

May 14th, 2007, 02:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 14,056 Offline	Milltek cat-back (fitted approx 20000kms ago) ALTA CAI (fitted approx 20000kms ago) 15% ALTA pulley (fitted approx 9000kms ago) MTH Tuner file (fitted approx 9000kms ago) Dyno run in a couple of weeks. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration. Last edited by minigolf : May 14th, 2007 at 11:27 PM.

May 14th, 2007, 11:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 14,056 Offline	Will do, of course. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 16th, 2007, 05:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini360 (original) I want to do some work to my little beast but im not happy with the standard 170BHP mini cooper S, i want to reach around 210-220 HP so far i am all Alta but i am not sure if i should use this brand. Does anyone know of any other brand that i should use, Is Alta Trust worthy for my little beast??? Alta stuff is very well made from what i"ve seen.I have their version 2 blower pulley & silicone intake hose. Also had their version 2 CAI with lid but i removed it & fiited a modified JCW intake instead, while the Alta produced good power in the top end it lost some low down torque & drivability. Steve. Last edited by steve11 : May 16th, 2007 at 12:39 PM.

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May 14th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 12:26 PM Posts: 1,757 Offline	Alta's proven itself. There are alot of us running the Alta pulleys without any issues whatsoever.

May 14th, 2007, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 3,060 Offline	I have been running a alta intake for a while now and no issues. Know lots of folks runing 15-17% alta pulley hard with no issues. R

May 14th, 2007, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 2,460 Offline	There's always M7 and Mini-Madness as well to make things confusing.

May 14th, 2007, 11:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 2,200 Offline	alta pulley alta crank alta cai all good. liam, im very interestd to see how ur dyno goes! keep us posted.

May 16th, 2007, 06:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Whats the best way to achieve low down torque, i neeeeeeeed some more lol. In the next few weeks ill be doing one-ball & obx headers. Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

May 16th, 2007, 06:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Hi Daniel, Here's a quick tip about the headers- Be sure to check the size of the ports against the standard headers when you remove them (some are smaller than standard!) & buy a genuine manifold gasket from an OZ mini dealer as some of the aftermarket ones are rubbish. Also be sure to use a flex joint as stainless headers can crack if they move too much. Im sure they will work fine. Good luck, Steve...

May 16th, 2007, 06:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Cheers Steve ill keep that in mind. So any tips on more POWER your the man for custom modding. Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

May 16th, 2007, 07:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Hi, In my humble opinion making power is easy but getting it to work is the big thing. My next serious mod will be an LSD. Actually the manufacturer of your headers do one for $400US, which is an absolute bargain, i must check that out more. Steve.

May 16th, 2007, 07:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 11:26 AM Posts: 1,280 Offline	A guy called Corey sells them here in Australia for $520, i have a contact from a guy in the US that will send for $365 but none in stock atm. Do you have msn Steve ? Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

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