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Vonnell · Mar 26th, 2005, 07:48 PM

Has anyone come accross or know of anyone offering a Turbo or Supercharger for a standard Cooper. Neither would be particularly difficult to install in principle and the power gain would be massive.

(I don't really want to buy a new car now)

supernegro · Mar 26th, 2005, 08:08 PM

http://www.autofashion.co.uk/turbo_conversion.htm

A true bolt-on turbo conversion, that can be reversed later if required. Battery relocated to the boot to free up space. Conversion features ultra reliable Garrett turbo which in this application boosts up to 7psi. More than enough to waste a standard Cooper S, and the dump valve is just so much cooler.
The standard High compression engine of the Cooper and One means the car is far more driveable than the sluggish Standard Cooper S off boost.

spod · Mar 26th, 2005, 08:19 PM

Interesting, I will have a read of this too ...

maxdude · Mar 28th, 2005, 07:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by supernegro

http://www.autofashion.co.uk/turbo_conversion.htm

A true bolt-on turbo conversion, that can be reversed later if required. Battery relocated to the boot to free up space. Conversion features ultra reliable Garrett turbo which in this application boosts up to 7psi. More than enough to waste a standard Cooper S, and the dump valve is just so much cooler.
The standard High compression engine of the Cooper and One means the car is far more driveable than the sluggish Standard Cooper S off boost.

What would the implications be of fitting this kit to a one/cooper?? i.e new brackes, gearbox etc.....

luke o'callaghan · Mar 28th, 2005, 07:27 AM

does asnyone know how much the autofashion turbo kit is?

maxdude · Mar 28th, 2005, 07:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by luke o'callaghan

does asnyone know how much the autofashion turbo kit is?

Check out that link above. For their stage 1 kit, 170bhp, £2775 inc fitting and rolling road.

KJ_daGreenMini · Mar 29th, 2005, 09:04 PM

have you seen the cars Autofashion have bought out in the past? i'm leaving this one well alone.

there are other kits out that will give a reliable 30% increase in power (tuneable to over 200bhp) and not knacker the gear box (untuned), and run at a safe 6psi too.

spod · Mar 29th, 2005, 09:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KJ_daGreenMini

have you seen the cars Autofashion have bought out in the past? i'm leaving this one well alone.

I did notice yes.....

Quote: Originally Posted by KJ_daGreenMini

there are other kits out that will give a reliable 30% increase in power (tuneable to over 200bhp) and not knacker the gear box (untuned), and run at a safe 6psi too.

Dont be shy, name then please

MINIAC · Mar 29th, 2005, 11:52 PM

A certain vendor had been testing a turbo kit for the Cooper, but decided not to make the kit available ...

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...0&postcount=38

spod · Mar 30th, 2005, 07:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC

A certain vendor had been testing a turbo kit for the Cooper, but decided not to make the kit available ...

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...0&postcount=38

Not very reliable in the long run then.

Lets see what other options we have ...

Exhaust - got Mongoose
Manifold - looking for a decent one that will fit ok, any advice ?
ecu Tuning - looking into now
what next ?

KJ_daGreenMini · Mar 30th, 2005, 08:01 AM

spod...

courtesy of Alan (Bonnie Scotland) here is one i mentioned

shenmue · Mar 30th, 2005, 04:54 PM

not sure if this was posted on mini2.com - these folks broke 342 whp on a SAE rated dyno and might have what it takes to turbo a mini cooper too.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=39942

-shenmue

spod · Mar 30th, 2005, 08:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KJ_daGreenMini

spod...

courtesy of Alan (Bonnie Scotland) here is one i mentioned

Suprising how you get more confidence with just a better website ! Looks good.

maxdude · Apr 2nd, 2005, 07:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KJ_daGreenMini

spod...

courtesy of Alan (Bonnie Scotland) here is one i mentioned

They claim to increase HP by a 'staggering 30%', which on a std cooper of 115 bhp is an extra 34.5 bhp giving a total of approx 150 bhp. This figure been achievable by other means, some of which many cooper and one owners will have done already, so the turbo conversion would not seem a tempting option at £2500!! Or would it???? I have already spent perhaps half this and getting 136bhp so for an an extra 14 horses at a cost of £2500 it is by no means appealing to me!! Give me 200 bhp and I would be tempted!!!

Mar 26th, 2005, 07:48 PM	#1
Vonnell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Turbo/Supercharger for a Cooper? Has anyone come accross or know of anyone offering a Turbo or Supercharger for a standard Cooper. Neither would be particularly difficult to install in principle and the power gain would be massive. (I don't really want to buy a new car now)

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supernegro MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 52 Offline	turbo!! http://www.autofashion.co.uk/turbo_conversion.htm A true bolt-on turbo conversion, that can be reversed later if required. Battery relocated to the boot to free up space. Conversion features ultra reliable Garrett turbo which in this application boosts up to 7psi. More than enough to waste a standard Cooper S, and the dump valve is just so much cooler. The standard High compression engine of the Cooper and One means the car is far more driveable than the sluggish Standard Cooper S off boost.

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spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 218 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC A certain vendor had been testing a turbo kit for the Cooper, but decided not to make the kit available ... http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...0&postcount=38 Not very reliable in the long run then. Lets see what other options we have ... Exhaust - got Mongoose Manifold - looking for a decent one that will fit ok, any advice ? ecu Tuning - looking into now what next ? Last edited by Humourl3ss : Mar 31st, 2005 at 10:43 AM.

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Mar 26th, 2005, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 218 Offline	Interesting, I will have a read of this too ...

Mar 28th, 2005, 07:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
maxdude MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 314 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supernegro http://www.autofashion.co.uk/turbo_conversion.htm A true bolt-on turbo conversion, that can be reversed later if required. Battery relocated to the boot to free up space. Conversion features ultra reliable Garrett turbo which in this application boosts up to 7psi. More than enough to waste a standard Cooper S, and the dump valve is just so much cooler. The standard High compression engine of the Cooper and One means the car is far more driveable than the sluggish Standard Cooper S off boost. What would the implications be of fitting this kit to a one/cooper?? i.e new brackes, gearbox etc.....

Mar 28th, 2005, 07:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
luke o'callaghan MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: newport Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 66 Offline	does asnyone know how much the autofashion turbo kit is?

Mar 28th, 2005, 07:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
maxdude MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 314 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by luke o'callaghan does asnyone know how much the autofashion turbo kit is? Check out that link above. For their stage 1 kit, 170bhp, £2775 inc fitting and rolling road.

Mar 29th, 2005, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 1,687 Offline	have you seen the cars Autofashion have bought out in the past? i'm leaving this one well alone. there are other kits out that will give a reliable 30% increase in power (tuneable to over 200bhp) and not knacker the gear box (untuned), and run at a safe 6psi too.

Mar 29th, 2005, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 218 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KJ_daGreenMini have you seen the cars Autofashion have bought out in the past? i'm leaving this one well alone. I did notice yes..... Quote: Originally Posted by KJ_daGreenMini there are other kits out that will give a reliable 30% increase in power (tuneable to over 200bhp) and not knacker the gear box (untuned), and run at a safe 6psi too. Dont be shy, name then please

Mar 29th, 2005, 11:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 8,713 Online	A certain vendor had been testing a turbo kit for the Cooper, but decided not to make the kit available ... http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...0&postcount=38

Mar 30th, 2005, 08:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 1,687 Offline	spod... courtesy of Alan (Bonnie Scotland) here is one i mentioned

Mar 30th, 2005, 04:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
shenmue MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 27 Offline	not sure if this was posted on mini2.com - these folks broke 342 whp on a SAE rated dyno and might have what it takes to turbo a mini cooper too. http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=39942 -shenmue

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Mar 30th, 2005, 08:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 218 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KJ_daGreenMini spod... courtesy of Alan (Bonnie Scotland) here is one i mentioned Suprising how you get more confidence with just a better website ! Looks good.

Apr 2nd, 2005, 07:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
maxdude MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 314 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KJ_daGreenMini spod... courtesy of Alan (Bonnie Scotland) here is one i mentioned They claim to increase HP by a 'staggering 30%', which on a std cooper of 115 bhp is an extra 34.5 bhp giving a total of approx 150 bhp. This figure been achievable by other means, some of which many cooper and one owners will have done already, so the turbo conversion would not seem a tempting option at £2500!! Or would it???? I have already spent perhaps half this and getting 136bhp so for an an extra 14 horses at a cost of £2500 it is by no means appealing to me!! Give me 200 bhp and I would be tempted!!!