Turbo Vs supercharged

[DaFlake]

No worries.... I am all for the original engine that they used. It is a beast for a 4 banger.

[Keano]

If you want fuel efficiency go for the R56.... for everything else its got to be the R53

If you want to tune the car further there are LOADS of options for the R53 but the R56 is still in its infancy in that regard, for now.... You could have a modded 240bhp R53 for circa £10k...

[minicore]

Quote: Originally Posted by Keano (original)

If you want to tune the car further there are LOADS of options for the R53 but the R56 is still in its infancy in that regard, for now....

We're catching up! Evolve saw 280bhp from a remapped R56 JCW recently.

[Keano]

Quote: Originally Posted by minicore (original)

We're catching up! Evolve saw 280bhp from a remapped R56 JCW recently.

Very true Will be very interesting to see what power levels can be safely achieved in the coming years...

On a personal level I think the power delivery of the supercharger is better suited to the FWD mini than the turbo - the more linear delivery reduces the inclination to torque steer.... the big 'hit' of the turbo takes a little more getting used to... Having said that though, I do love playing with turbo lag - great fun, even in a diesel

[nathan5821]

Agree with those that said drive both. I have had a super charge, it was a works but when I came back to getting another mini I decided to go for turbo as even though the super charge whine is great it does get tiresome on longer trips (or maybe that was my old car just whining to much!!).
I found turbo more relaxed drive....... oh dear I am sounding old using words liked relaxed etc the fuel side also made sense and tlc pack which also helped to make my decision for turbo.

But try them both.

[dantheman21]

Quote: Originally Posted by obie1 (original)

First post so be kind.Im thinking of getting a cooper s but im bit unsure which model.I know everyone has different opinions.I just wanted to know what the performance figures are for each model as standard and also the tuning kits availiable from john cooper what they are?how much are they for each model? and what performance advantage you get from these bhp/torque etc?Thanks for any help

Hi, i am thinking of buying a 2004 reg supercharged mini cooper works and by reading these posts i can see it is possible to fit a turbo but have not found any where that sells kits or been aible to get hold of any prices. If anyone could give me info on how its done and where i can get hold of one i would be greatful. Cheers.

[dantheman21]

Quote: Originally Posted by nathan5821 (original)

Agree with those that said drive both. I have had a super charge, it was a works but when I came back to getting another mini I decided to go for turbo as even though the super charge whine is great it does get tiresome on longer trips (or maybe that was my old car just whining to much!!).
I found turbo more relaxed drive....... oh dear I am sounding old using words liked relaxed etc the fuel side also made sense and tlc pack which also helped to make my decision for turbo.

But try them both.

Hi, i am thinking of buying a 2004 reg supercharged mini cooper works and by reading these posts i can see it is possible to fit a turbo but have not found any where that sells kits or been aible to get hold of any prices. If anyone could give me info on how its done and where i can get hold of one i would be greatful. Cheers.

[M.O.S]

1320 mini - you'll find them on mini torque with more tuning type stuff... Hope that helps