Cooper S component pickings for MINI One lump. - MINI2

vigilante · #1 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 02:28 PM

Afternoon all,

I was wondering if anyone knew what (if any) parts could be taken from the cooper s engine to modify the ONE/Cooper Engine with a positive effect.

I know the gearbox can be used and that the exhaust system can be modified to a one box system and fitted to the ONE/Cooper but can others such as injectors or the head.

Also has anyone done this already?

Nearly forgot, my car is a Jul-2002 MINI ONE and have already fitted an induction kit and get a remap this weekend.

Cheers
Steve

ScottyBoy · #2 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

I would say that to do the job right, you need to take the calipers off. You definitely don't want to get paint on the cylinders, pads or rotors and you need to use a special paint for high temps.

I had a buddy of mine hand paint his calipers and they looked really bad. I recommend a sprayer to really do the job right and this means you have to spend time prepping the componenet as well (taping off areas that you don't want sprayed).

I think you've just posted on the wrong thread there........

as for info on this one im not sure really... the injectors should fit.

Im not really sure on the rest but it would be interesting and i wonder why people havent thought of this already.

ScottyBoy · #3 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 02:58 PM

Being a bit negative before a true answer i would say that not many parts can be used as the availability of Cooper S parts on Ebay, people would have done this already!

vigilante · #4 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:05 PM

I know mate - i'm probably spitballing but Steve at Robertshaw Racing reckoned it was worth a question when I ran it past him. Think I'm just used to the way of tuning classic Mini's if i'm honest; bigger carb and a head off the next model up was always the way to go with an A-series.

NeuroBeaker · #5 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vigilante (original)

Think you posted that in the wrong thread Flakey

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy230 (original)

I think you've just posted on the wrong thread there........

Don't worry... I got it covered:

Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original)
DaFlake got a bit confused and posted in another thread... so here's a helping hand:

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)
I would say that to do the job right, you need to take the calipers off. You definitely don't want to get paint on the cylinders, pads or rotors and you need to use a special paint for high temps.

I had a buddy of mine hand paint his calipers and they looked really bad. I recommend a sprayer to really do the job right and this means you have to spend time prepping the componenet as well (taping off areas that you don't want sprayed).

All the best,
Andrew.

All the best,
Andrew.

ScottyBoy · #6 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:08 PM

I would have thought steve would no the answer to that.. ohh well.

I have actually thought about ti myself but never asked TBH i did own a cooper and was thinking about it a while ago!

well if its possible the parts are definatley cheap enough.

vigilante · #7 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:09 PM

Cheers Andrew

guess your still not feelin better? haha...get well soon mate

David King · #8 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:10 PM

This is a confusing thread!!! Thats all ive got to say!

Where are you getting your remap done vigilante?

vigilante · #9 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:12 PM

Steve at Robertshaw is getting it flashed for me mate.

DaFlake · #10 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:12 PM

Now how did that happen?

Is it Friday yet?

ScottyBoy · #11 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vigilante (original)

Steve at Robertshaw is getting it flashed for me mate.

And Mine....

My ECU is on its way down to him if not already receieved it.

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Now how did that happen?

Is it Friday yet?

I wish it was, as id be on a flight back home....

Daflake do you have any knowledge on the subject at hand???

David King · #12 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:16 PM

Cool, let me know what you think of it, im still undecieded about getting a remap.

Plus trying to explain it to tesco could get abit tiresome!

vigilante · #13 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:18 PM

I'll keep you posted Dave

DaFlake · #14 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 03:25 PM

You know, I haven't gotten a Cooper beside my S yet to actually take a look and make any comparisons. I would imagine that the engine is pretty much the same minus the SC, so I would think that quite a bit would fit. The downside is that the body and wiring is different on the S and that could pose a problem for some bits.

I would be willing to be that Rolland or 1320Autos would know....

uncle albert · #15 (**permalink**) May 22nd, 2007, 08:47 PM

If you're after S injectors Steve, I've got a set that have only done 11000 miles.

(I couldn't say whether they'd defo fit your One though).

James