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parsey83 · Jan 22nd, 2006, 06:04 PM

I have just bought a mini mania 15% reduced pulley along with performance plugs and the removal tool, i have downloaded the instructions for fitment but i would like to know if anyone has a more detailed guide, im planning to do this mod myself, is this viable. Any problems/help/hints/warnings encountered etc would be very helpful, can it be done by someone with little mechanical knowledge and a Haynes manual?

With this mod done i will have the following

MTH version 7 software to suit
One balled exhaust
pipercross induction kit
15% reduction pulley

any ideas on HP?

Cheers Guys

Mark

Cooper S Ire · Jan 22nd, 2006, 06:54 PM

when I done mine I used Randy Webb's instructions and they are foolproof,
just take your time and follow each step carefully,
I done mine outside the front of my house with a socket set and a 2 ton trolley car jack,
you will also need a belt tensioner bar I built my own,
the only specialised tool you need are the tensioner bar and pulley removal tool,
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ead.php?t=8466

just a point to note these install instructions call for removing the belt tensioner there is no need if you get the bar and use a small screwdriver to keep the tensioner back
hope this helps pm me if you need any further info.

XTREEM · Jan 23rd, 2006, 02:23 AM

Promini also have great instructions on their website. Its very easy if you take your time.

Dont go guestimating the power just get it dynoed when its all done.

John.

parsey83 · Jan 23rd, 2006, 12:42 PM

thanks guys

parsey83 · Jan 28th, 2006, 04:44 PM

Just another quick question as im plannin to do this tommorrow, i was looking through the fitting instructions and theres a mention of head oven or acetlyene torch, what do i need these for, also i a pretty confident in doing the install up until the removal of the belt tensioner tool, do i need the correct tool and if so is it a universal item or specific to the car? How long has it taken anyone who has done the install?, thanks again

MINIAC · Jan 28th, 2006, 07:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by parsey83

i was looking through the fitting instructions and theres a mention of head oven or acetlyene torch, what do i need these for?

There are two types of pulleys, an interference fit pulley which must be heated inorder for it to be fitted on the supercharger shaft, and a taper fit pulley which is bolted onto the shaft. A heat oven or torch is only needed if you bought an interference fit pulley.

Cooper S Ire · Jan 29th, 2006, 07:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by parsey83

Just another quick question as im plannin to do this tommorrow, i was looking through the fitting instructions and theres a mention of head oven or acetlyene torch, what do i need these for, also i a pretty confident in doing the install up until the removal of the belt tensioner tool, do i need the correct tool and if so is it a universal item or specific to the car? How long has it taken anyone who has done the install?, thanks again

Im afraid this tool is Mini specific and is a bit tricky to do without it
try build one yourself or if you know someone who is handy with a welder

DarkMiniCooperS · Jan 29th, 2006, 07:53 PM

My mechanic guy didn't had one and using the MINI-Madness how-to, was able to do the install easily without it.

But to easily change the belt for maintenance, it's a must-have tool!

parsey83 · Jan 30th, 2006, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the adivce guys have finished the install and was a bit trickier than i thought it would be but got it done, the difference is great, a hell of alot better!

hafbad0 · Jan 30th, 2006, 10:42 PM

: I want to have a Mini Mania 15% pulley installed on my 05 but can not find a shop in the Houston, Tx. area to do the job other than BMW. They tell me that it is a six hour ($100 per hour) job. They also said that it would void my warranty if they install any thing other than a John Cooper Wood system. Any one know how long the install takes? So far I only have the MM CAI and looking for an exhaust system, since I ride a Harley, I don't care about how loud it is. Any suggestions?

MINIAC · Jan 30th, 2006, 11:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hafbad0

I want to have a Mini Mania 15% pulley installed on my 05 but can not find a shop in the Houston, Tx. area to do the job other than BMW. They tell me that it is a six hour ($100 per hour) job. They also said that it would void my warranty if they install any thing other than a John Cooper Wood system. Any one know how long the install takes?

Randy Webb's How To says 1 to 3 hours for a pulley install, but I've seen him do one in less than an hour. He charges $400 (parts and labor) at a Pulley Party.

The Works Kit takes over 10 hours to install but involves replacing the supercharger, head and exhaust.

MiniFr34k · Jan 31st, 2006, 12:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by parsey83

Thanks for the adivce guys have finished the install and was a bit trickier than i thought it would be but got it done, the difference is great, a hell of alot better!

mate how hard did u find the install and how mechanically minded are you??

parsey83 · Feb 1st, 2006, 08:13 PM

I found the most difficult part was actually lifting the engine up out of the bay and then fitting the smaller pulley, one thing that is not in any of the instructions is the removal of the leads going into the back of the coil pack, i would advsie removing this (very simple just push the small erd clip from right to left) as the leads catch on the expansion tank when your raising the engine, you also have to make sure the engine is coming up at the right angle, this is harder than it sounds as the upper engine mount caught on me and i panicked, i lowered the engine and tried again with two small trolley jacks and being very careful, this worked a treat, just take your time. i didnt even have to take the belt tensioner off as i bought the pulley from mini mania and its a half moon sort of shape so it covers the exposed part of the pulley, from there in its follow the instructions that come with your pulley e.g. tightness and spacing on the shaft. i found the haynes manual helpful, just make sure you have all the tools before you start and i have found various threads here advising replacing the spark plugs

Jan 22nd, 2006, 06:04 PM	#1
parsey83 The Stig (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangor Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 61 Offline	fitting a smaller pulley I have just bought a mini mania 15% reduced pulley along with performance plugs and the removal tool, i have downloaded the instructions for fitment but i would like to know if anyone has a more detailed guide, im planning to do this mod myself, is this viable. Any problems/help/hints/warnings encountered etc would be very helpful, can it be done by someone with little mechanical knowledge and a Haynes manual? With this mod done i will have the following MTH version 7 software to suit One balled exhaust pipercross induction kit 15% reduction pulley any ideas on HP? Cheers Guys Mark

Jan 29th, 2006, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
DarkMiniCooperS MINI crazy! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Miami, FL Local Time: 12:19 PM Posts: 302 Offline	My mechanic guy didn't had one and using the MINI-Madness how-to, was able to do the install easily without it. But to easily change the belt for maintenance, it's a must-have tool! My MINI Cooper S My boost gauge "how-to" thread

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Jan 23rd, 2006, 02:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 03:19 AM Posts: 845 Offline	Promini also have great instructions on their website. Its very easy if you take your time. Dont go guestimating the power just get it dynoed when its all done. John.

Jan 23rd, 2006, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
parsey83 The Stig (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangor Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 61 Offline	thanks guys

Jan 28th, 2006, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
parsey83 The Stig (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangor Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 61 Offline	Just another quick question as im plannin to do this tommorrow, i was looking through the fitting instructions and theres a mention of head oven or acetlyene torch, what do i need these for, also i a pretty confident in doing the install up until the removal of the belt tensioner tool, do i need the correct tool and if so is it a universal item or specific to the car? How long has it taken anyone who has done the install?, thanks again

Jan 28th, 2006, 07:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 09:19 AM Posts: 8,510 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by parsey83 i was looking through the fitting instructions and theres a mention of head oven or acetlyene torch, what do i need these for? There are two types of pulleys, an interference fit pulley which must be heated inorder for it to be fitted on the supercharger shaft, and a taper fit pulley which is bolted onto the shaft. A heat oven or torch is only needed if you bought an interference fit pulley.

Jan 29th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cooper S Ire MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kildare Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 192 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by parsey83 Just another quick question as im plannin to do this tommorrow, i was looking through the fitting instructions and theres a mention of head oven or acetlyene torch, what do i need these for, also i a pretty confident in doing the install up until the removal of the belt tensioner tool, do i need the correct tool and if so is it a universal item or specific to the car? How long has it taken anyone who has done the install?, thanks again Im afraid this tool is Mini specific and is a bit tricky to do without it try build one yourself or if you know someone who is handy with a welder

Jan 30th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
parsey83 The Stig (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangor Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 61 Offline	Thanks for the adivce guys have finished the install and was a bit trickier than i thought it would be but got it done, the difference is great, a hell of alot better!

Jan 30th, 2006, 10:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
hafbad0 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 2 Offline	: I want to have a Mini Mania 15% pulley installed on my 05 but can not find a shop in the Houston, Tx. area to do the job other than BMW. They tell me that it is a six hour ($100 per hour) job. They also said that it would void my warranty if they install any thing other than a John Cooper Wood system. Any one know how long the install takes? So far I only have the MM CAI and looking for an exhaust system, since I ride a Harley, I don't care about how loud it is. Any suggestions?

Jan 30th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 09:19 AM Posts: 8,510 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by hafbad0 I want to have a Mini Mania 15% pulley installed on my 05 but can not find a shop in the Houston, Tx. area to do the job other than BMW. They tell me that it is a six hour ($100 per hour) job. They also said that it would void my warranty if they install any thing other than a John Cooper Wood system. Any one know how long the install takes? Randy Webb's How To says 1 to 3 hours for a pulley install, but I've seen him do one in less than an hour. He charges $400 (parts and labor) at a Pulley Party. The Works Kit takes over 10 hours to install but involves replacing the supercharger, head and exhaust.

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MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 02:19 AM Posts: 2,200 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by parsey83 Thanks for the adivce guys have finished the install and was a bit trickier than i thought it would be but got it done, the difference is great, a hell of alot better! mate how hard did u find the install and how mechanically minded are you??

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Feb 1st, 2006, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
parsey83 The Stig (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangor Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 61 Offline	I found the most difficult part was actually lifting the engine up out of the bay and then fitting the smaller pulley, one thing that is not in any of the instructions is the removal of the leads going into the back of the coil pack, i would advsie removing this (very simple just push the small erd clip from right to left) as the leads catch on the expansion tank when your raising the engine, you also have to make sure the engine is coming up at the right angle, this is harder than it sounds as the upper engine mount caught on me and i panicked, i lowered the engine and tried again with two small trolley jacks and being very careful, this worked a treat, just take your time. i didnt even have to take the belt tensioner off as i bought the pulley from mini mania and its a half moon sort of shape so it covers the exposed part of the pulley, from there in its follow the instructions that come with your pulley e.g. tightness and spacing on the shaft. i found the haynes manual helpful, just make sure you have all the tools before you start and i have found various threads here advising replacing the spark plugs