New Soprts manifold and de-cat

[blackandwhite]

Hey there ppl,

Im quite new to this forum as i have just bough my beutifull mini cooper. its AMAZING i juts gotta say that 1st.

well 1st things 1st, i have just fitted a longlife exhaust a few weeks ago, but im looking for a bit more speed and accelaration from my mini....

Im thinking of getting a new manifold and de-cat fitted in the next few weeks, as well as remapping and induction kit. just wondered about your thoughts on this link below...

Good or Bad?

Here is the links:
Mini Cooper S 4 branch manifold and De-cat
Appreciate the feedback

Sorry no link as i havent been on here long enough.....
but i know what i mean

Cheers buddies

[blackandwhite]

Or any suggestions about manifold and cat.... what works for you ppl?

[alski]

if its an ebay link the answer is no
if its a miltec, minimainia or janspeed the answer is yes
anything is far too tricky to second guess

[blackandwhite]

IT WAS A EBAY LINK, SOOO I SHOULD GO STRAIGHT TO A COMPANY THAT SPECIALISES IN EXHAUST THEN....

i THINK IL GO BACK TO LONGLIFE AND FIT A SPORTS CAT.... THAT SHOULD BE THE 1 TO GO FOR I THINK

[Roofas]

If it's the OBX manifold, then quite a few people run that with no problems - good bang for the buck.

[batou]

Quote: Originally Posted by blackandwhite (original)

Hey there ppl, im looking for a bit more speed and accelaration from my mini....

1. Check engine health and butt dyno. Circa £45 ish + dyno cost.
2. Fit Pulley 15% or 17% & NGK iridium range 7 plugs. Circa £300 fitted.
3. Fit GRS intercooler yourself (easy job) Circa £400.
4. Fit 4-1 or 4-2-1 Janspeed, Minimania, GTT or miltek manifold with a SPORTS CAT. £circa £650 fitted.
5. Fit gigger Injectors (380cc) circa £250 fitted.

Should have anything between 235 and 250 bhp, after that its big valve head, remap and lots of power/money.

Three other points...
1. Don't fit a cheapo no name manifold.
2. Don't go to a non-mini specialist (or it will end in tears!)
3. Don't be lazy... do a search... this has been asked again, and again and again and again....