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chip-boy · Jan 16th, 2006, 12:48 PM

Any1 running a 15% pulley with the standard ECU map?
installing the pulley at the wkend, so wondering how much difference in makes to the cars performance and also about engine wear issues, as i've been told it makes cause problems

cheers

rob

Perm · Jan 16th, 2006, 02:17 PM

As I understand it no problem using the std map..... however benefits to be had with a correct map.

You also want to now change your spark plugs to be one heat range colder see this link....
http://www.mini2.com/forum/engine-drivetrain-tuning/93816-ngk-spark-plugs-information.html

Cheers
Perm

RedUn · Jan 17th, 2006, 08:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chip-boy

Any1 running a 15% pulley with the standard ECU map?
installing the pulley at the wkend, so wondering how much difference in makes to the cars performance and also about engine wear issues, as i've been told it makes cause problems

cheers

rob

yes, it'll be fine, it'll go like stink

chip-boy · Jan 17th, 2006, 09:31 PM

cheeers redun (are'nt u a friends of dunc's??) this what u hav been running??

hyprblu · Jan 18th, 2006, 12:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by chip-boy

Any1 running a 15% pulley with the standard ECU map?
installing the pulley at the wkend, so wondering how much difference in makes to the cars performance and also about engine wear issues, as i've been told it makes cause problems

cheers

rob

I have been running 17% with standard ECU sw and it ran fine with much more power and torque. Only changed because I bought the upgrade kit which gave me JCW intake and injectors and JCW software.

D kenyon · Feb 17th, 2006, 02:46 PM

Did mine just over 18 months ago had no problems with it at all. Thinking of getting it chipped to suit when i get some free cash (never)

cliffywong · Feb 20th, 2006, 01:29 AM

15% pulley on a standard Map is ok been running it for over year - But it does run better with an aftermarket exhaust and intake.

Richard Crofts · Feb 21st, 2006, 05:55 PM

Can run with standard map...does run a lot better (far better power readings and torque) with better intake and reworked map though!

R

mattyc · Feb 21st, 2006, 05:58 PM

so was it easy enough to install a smaller pulley?

chip-boy · Feb 21st, 2006, 06:42 PM

yep, to about 2 1/2 hrs. not a problem would advise any1 to have a go. Don't think you need the special tools that you see . a good pinchbar to take tension off the belt. then a bearing puller (not sure if these are cheaper than the purpose tools advertised) to remove the pulley. I bought a tool but think i was not needed

JOBS A GOODUN

RedUn · Feb 21st, 2006, 08:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chip-boy

cheeers redun (are'nt u a friends of dunc's??) this what u hav been running??

yer I am, yup thats what I ran for about 10k miles, just had it mapped now, seems better

colink · Feb 21st, 2006, 09:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RedUn

yer I am, yup thats what I ran for about 10k miles, just had it mapped now, seems better

mapped as well now Rik? Mega fast and mega loud now then I imagine

we must do that tunnel thang again soon

RedUn · Feb 21st, 2006, 09:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by colink

mapped as well now Rik? Mega fast and mega loud now then I imagine

we must do that tunnel thang again soon

plus sum other bits and bats too

plys · Feb 22nd, 2006, 06:36 AM

I have been running with Alta 15% pulley more than 6 months, together with Alta CAI, Alta exhaust, Ignition upgrade, no problem so far..

However; recently I got my JCW injections (Great improvement) and I spoken to my local MINI tuning house, they can upgrade the ECU with Superchips new firmware to suit my modification..

Try local tuning house for Superchip upgrade!

Jan 16th, 2006, 12:48 PM	#1
chip-boy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: my house ;o) Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 14 Offline	15% Pulley with Standard Map Any1 running a 15% pulley with the standard ECU map? installing the pulley at the wkend, so wondering how much difference in makes to the cars performance and also about engine wear issues, as i've been told it makes cause problems cheers rob

Feb 22nd, 2006, 06:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
plys MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bangkok Local Time: 04:44 AM Posts: 5 Offline	I have been running with Alta 15% pulley more than 6 months, together with Alta CAI, Alta exhaust, Ignition upgrade, no problem so far.. However; recently I got my JCW injections (Great improvement) and I spoken to my local MINI tuning house, they can upgrade the ECU with Superchips new firmware to suit my modification.. Try local tuning house for Superchip upgrade! Plys

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Jan 16th, 2006, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 504 Offline	As I understand it no problem using the std map..... however benefits to be had with a correct map. You also want to now change your spark plugs to be one heat range colder see this link.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/engine-drivetrain-tuning/93816-ngk-spark-plugs-information.html Cheers Perm

Jan 17th, 2006, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 11,615 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chip-boy Any1 running a 15% pulley with the standard ECU map? installing the pulley at the wkend, so wondering how much difference in makes to the cars performance and also about engine wear issues, as i've been told it makes cause problems cheers rob yes, it'll be fine, it'll go like stink

Jan 17th, 2006, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
chip-boy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: my house ;o) Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 14 Offline	cheeers redun (are'nt u a friends of dunc's??) this what u hav been running??

Jan 18th, 2006, 12:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
hyprblu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:44 AM Posts: 326 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chip-boy Any1 running a 15% pulley with the standard ECU map? installing the pulley at the wkend, so wondering how much difference in makes to the cars performance and also about engine wear issues, as i've been told it makes cause problems cheers rob I have been running 17% with standard ECU sw and it ran fine with much more power and torque. Only changed because I bought the upgrade kit which gave me JCW intake and injectors and JCW software.

Feb 17th, 2006, 02:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
D kenyon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Did mine just over 18 months ago had no problems with it at all. Thinking of getting it chipped to suit when i get some free cash (never)

Feb 20th, 2006, 01:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 524 Offline	15% pulley on a standard Map is ok been running it for over year - But it does run better with an aftermarket exhaust and intake.

Feb 21st, 2006, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 3,174 Offline	Can run with standard map...does run a lot better (far better power readings and torque) with better intake and reworked map though! R

Feb 21st, 2006, 05:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
mattyc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: weybridge surrey Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 371 Offline	so was it easy enough to install a smaller pulley?

Feb 21st, 2006, 06:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
chip-boy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: my house ;o) Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 14 Offline	yep, to about 2 1/2 hrs. not a problem would advise any1 to have a go. Don't think you need the special tools that you see . a good pinchbar to take tension off the belt. then a bearing puller (not sure if these are cheaper than the purpose tools advertised) to remove the pulley. I bought a tool but think i was not needed JOBS A GOODUN

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Feb 21st, 2006, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 11,615 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chip-boy cheeers redun (are'nt u a friends of dunc's??) this what u hav been running?? yer I am, yup thats what I ran for about 10k miles, just had it mapped now, seems better

Feb 21st, 2006, 09:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
colink Bugaboo Racer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Changin' Nappies Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 1,569 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RedUn yer I am, yup thats what I ran for about 10k miles, just had it mapped now, seems better mapped as well now Rik? Mega fast and mega loud now then I imagine we must do that tunnel thang again soon

Feb 21st, 2006, 09:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 10:44 PM Posts: 11,615 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by colink mapped as well now Rik? Mega fast and mega loud now then I imagine we must do that tunnel thang again soon plus sum other bits and bats too