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Rudavius · Oct 14th, 2002, 03:08 PM

I was just lookin' around minicooperonline and was surprised to see information on a turbo package for the MC that supposedly raised the output to 200hp. According to the post, there will be a "MINI turbo kit developed by Mel's Auto Repair in San Marcos, CA." I would love to hear more about such possibilities. How much power can the transmission handle? What other modifications would be necessary? Is this real? Here's the post:Turbo Info.

photon · Oct 14th, 2002, 08:13 PM

..but ugly!

Paul · Oct 14th, 2002, 08:59 PM

MiniMania/MiniSpares have been developing a Turbo kit for a while. There's also some kits (maybe just one, I cant recall just now) coming from Germany. Try searching for the word Turbo.

I personally would go nowhere near a 200bhp kit for the Cooper, it will kill the gearbox very quickly, not to mention risk ruining the rest of the engine too.

thepilo · Oct 15th, 2002, 11:05 PM

Could someone post the pic here.. I can't find it.. thanks!

Simon Jackson · Oct 16th, 2002, 11:34 AM

I have a release date for pictures and more technical details of the first week in Novemeber, watch this space! We also have a dog box kit finished to take the extra HP

Rudavius · Oct 16th, 2002, 08:26 PM

but what in the blue blazes is a "dog box kit?"

I'd assume the headers, transmission, cam, and crankshaft would all have to be replaced and maybe the fuel pump to avoid going too lean. Does a dog box kit take care of that stuff? Sorry about the ignorance - just trying to keep up with the rest of the world.

bigbaddaboom · Oct 17th, 2002, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by thepilo
Could someone post the pic here.. I can't find it.. thanks!

Here's the pic:

Dom · Oct 17th, 2002, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rudavius
but what in the blue blazes is a "dog box kit?" I'd assume the headers, transmission, cam, and crankshaft would all have to be replaced and maybe the fuel pump to avoid going too lean. Does a dog box kit take care of that stuff? Sorry about the ignorance - just trying to keep up with the rest of the world.

It's a gearbox I think

Dom

Targa · Oct 17th, 2002, 05:40 AM

It's a straight cut geared gearbox. it can handle much more power than a conventional gearbox of the same size.

Great for competition but a rear bear to use as a road box as it has no synchromesh.

Crunch, clunck when you engage first gear. You had better be good at heel and toeing......

olddad · Oct 17th, 2002, 09:09 AM

Dog drive gearboxes are kind of a standard part anymore for racecars. Jack Knight has made the parts for the old Mini for years, also providing optional ratios for individual gears. Turns your gearbox into a Hewland. The straight cuts also have a lot less drive train loss as no energy is wasted by gears pushing each other down their respective shafts as do bevel cut.

The Jack Knight kit shifts fine, but straight cut gears are LOUD, I mean really loud. Like supercharger x 10.

Rudavius · Oct 17th, 2002, 10:55 AM

It's efficient and can handle alot of power

, but it's also loud and doesn't shift smoothly

...is it worth considering for street driving applications? To be honest, I probably am not looking for such a significant modification, but I am very interested what is availible. I'd also like to hear more about other modifications that would be required surrounding such a large performance upgrade.
Rudavius

Oct 14th, 2002, 03:08 PM	#1
Rudavius MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 25 Offline	MCT? A turbo for the MINI?! I was just lookin' around minicooperonline and was surprised to see information on a turbo package for the MC that supposedly raised the output to 200hp. According to the post, there will be a "MINI turbo kit developed by Mel's Auto Repair in San Marcos, CA." I would love to hear more about such possibilities. How much power can the transmission handle? What other modifications would be necessary? Is this real? Here's the post:Turbo Info.

Oct 14th, 2002, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
photon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA (USA) Local Time: 03:51 PM Posts: 181 Offline	interesting ..but ugly! --john Cooper Indi blue/black

Oct 14th, 2002, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 40,014 Online	MiniMania/MiniSpares have been developing a Turbo kit for a while. There's also some kits (maybe just one, I cant recall just now) coming from Germany. Try searching for the word Turbo. I personally would go nowhere near a 200bhp kit for the Cooper, it will kill the gearbox very quickly, not to mention risk ruining the rest of the engine too. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Oct 16th, 2002, 11:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Simon Jackson MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 411 Offline	Release Date I have a release date for pictures and more technical details of the first week in Novemeber, watch this space! We also have a dog box kit finished to take the extra HP

Oct 16th, 2002, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rudavius MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 25 Offline	Pardon my ignorance, but what in the blue blazes is a "dog box kit?" I'd assume the headers, transmission, cam, and crankshaft would all have to be replaced and maybe the fuel pump to avoid going too lean. Does a dog box kit take care of that stuff? Sorry about the ignorance - just trying to keep up with the rest of the world.

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Oct 15th, 2002, 11:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
thepilo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 07:51 PM Posts: 285 Offline	Could someone post the pic here.. I can't find it.. thanks!

Oct 17th, 2002, 04:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigbaddaboom MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brighton, UK Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 1,291 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by thepilo Could someone post the pic here.. I can't find it.. thanks! Here's the pic:

Oct 17th, 2002, 04:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 08:51 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Re: Pardon my ignorance, Quote: Originally posted by Rudavius but what in the blue blazes is a "dog box kit?" I'd assume the headers, transmission, cam, and crankshaft would all have to be replaced and maybe the fuel pump to avoid going too lean. Does a dog box kit take care of that stuff? Sorry about the ignorance - just trying to keep up with the rest of the world. It's a gearbox I think Dom

Oct 17th, 2002, 05:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Targa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Auckland New Zealand Local Time: 07:51 AM Posts: 78 Offline	It's a straight cut geared gearbox. it can handle much more power than a conventional gearbox of the same size. Great for competition but a rear bear to use as a road box as it has no synchromesh. Crunch, clunck when you engage first gear. You had better be good at heel and toeing...... Targa MCS Tarmac Rally / MC / S2000 / Volvo T5 Wagon

Oct 17th, 2002, 09:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
olddad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Yreka, CA Local Time: 12:51 PM Posts: 432 Offline	Dog drive gearboxes are kind of a standard part anymore for racecars. Jack Knight has made the parts for the old Mini for years, also providing optional ratios for individual gears. Turns your gearbox into a Hewland. The straight cuts also have a lot less drive train loss as no energy is wasted by gears pushing each other down their respective shafts as do bevel cut. The Jack Knight kit shifts fine, but straight cut gears are LOUD, I mean really loud. Like supercharger x 10. Cooper S Red/White/White, Air, Computer, Cloth, DSC, Cold Weather. August build.

Oct 17th, 2002, 10:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rudavius MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 02:51 PM Posts: 25 Offline	So... It's efficient and can handle alot of power , but it's also loud and doesn't shift smoothly ...is it worth considering for street driving applications? To be honest, I probably am not looking for such a significant modification, but I am very interested what is availible. I'd also like to hear more about other modifications that would be required surrounding such a large performance upgrade. Rudavius

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