It sounds cool.
But I know nothing about this sort of thing, so I'll just keep quiet now
But I know nothing about this sort of thing, so I'll just keep quiet now
Milltek Header and Cat on a JCW S
Comments please
Thinking of adding one, would welcome any feedback
Thinking of adding one, would welcome any feedback
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Probably lose your warranty....wibbly said:Comments please
Thinking of adding one, would welcome any feedback
ChrisBruer has done it, so I think Jones. I thought about it but I think it's a lot of money for not much gain.wibbly said:Comments please
Thinking of adding one, would welcome any feedback
My dealer is pretty cool re mods so am ok re warranty I think
Just interested in feedback regarding all other stuff really like increased noise, any extra oomph ( ), throttle response etc, etc.......
At the end of the day I've got a JCW which is pretty rapid... so its a toss up between sepnding the dough on that which is quite a lot or on a couple of other bits and pieces....
Just interested in feedback regarding all other stuff really like increased noise, any extra oomph (
), throttle response etc, etc.......At the end of the day I've got a JCW which is pretty rapid... so its a toss up between sepnding the dough on that which is quite a lot or on a couple of other bits and pieces....
Go for it, and who know's I may not be sat on your bumper next timewibbly said:My dealer is pretty cool re mods so am ok re warranty I think
Just interested in feedback regarding all other stuff really like increased noise, any extra oomph (
At the end of the day I've got a JCW which is pretty rapid... so its a toss up between sepnding the dough on that which is quite a lot or on a couple of other bits and pieces....
the manifold is the main part of the exhaust system that restricts the flow, the standard kit is a real bottle neck as it meets the exhaust
The manifold is a good mod to do, it really will free up your car, and having seen Dunc shift the way he does (nothing to do with his linen suits) it is well worth it.
Oh and if you want a proper system, suggest you check out PlayMINI, unless you like the look of tin and scaffolding
The manifold is a good mod to do, it really will free up your car, and having seen Dunc shift the way he does (nothing to do with his linen suits) it is well worth it.
Oh and if you want a proper system, suggest you check out PlayMINI, unless you like the look of tin and scaffolding
Header
No doubt about it , do it , your warranty CANNOT be affected as you are only voiding the part you replace! Great ey, yes the new JCW +10 hp mod is cheaper but do u really know what u are getting for you money and lets be honest if u can notice 10hp difference and actually be happy paying that kind of cash for it then no probs! Imo Milltek exhausts are the best available for the MINI at a sensible price , bar none , except the playmini system! lol , Ok so its a hefy chunk of cash to throw at you car but at the end of the day you will get similar power gains as the JCW "update" pack (proven on my car) and it will sound heaps better too. All just my opinion of course
Obviouvsly im going to be baised towards Milltek as i have one , and i should be too as i have spent £2210 on performance mods on my car (engine tuning only) and it a sub second 0-60 car , as proven a few weeks back at Silverstone (5.9s) Sorry Dunc
Get the Manifold!
DD
No doubt about it , do it , your warranty CANNOT be affected as you are only voiding the part you replace! Great ey, yes the new JCW +10 hp mod is cheaper but do u really know what u are getting for you money
and lets be honest if u can notice 10hp difference and actually be happy paying that kind of cash for it then no probs! Imo Milltek exhausts are the best available for the MINI at a sensible price , bar none , except the playmini system! lol , Ok so its a hefy chunk of cash to throw at you car but at the end of the day you will get similar power gains as the JCW "update" pack (proven on my car) and it will sound heaps better too. All just my opinion of courseObviouvsly im going to be baised towards Milltek as i have one , and i should be too as i have spent £2210 on performance mods on my car (engine tuning only) and it a sub second 0-60 car , as proven a few weeks back at Silverstone
(5.9s) Sorry Dunc Get the Manifold!
DD
Ahh
Sorry , yes , this is just what my dealer has said to me , who shall remail nameless Other dealers my be different of course.
For example , when i had my Grey Hartge Car , the head cracked when i was doing a track day , all fixed under warranty , nuff said
Sorry , yes , this is just what my dealer has said to me , who shall remail nameless
Other dealers my be different of course.For example , when i had my Grey Hartge Car , the head cracked when i was doing a track day , all fixed under warranty , nuff said
wibbly said:My dealer is pretty cool re mods so am ok re warranty I think
Just interested in feedback regarding all other stuff really like increased noise, any extra oomph (
At the end of the day I've got a JCW which is pretty rapid... so its a toss up between sepnding the dough on that which is quite a lot or on a couple of other bits and pieces....
Wibby,
I have done tons of mods on my JCW S, I think Milltek is one of the biggest performane gainer among them. It will worth every penny you throw on the car. A little bit extra noise which I enjoyed so much. In fact, I think that's the music the JCW S should have
JCG has also their own header, it should also have good result of freeing up restricted flow. the only prob is how much compare to Milltek?Rgd to better throttle response, not much, unless you put OEM straight mid pipe instead of JCW's, plus 62/63mm throttle body, light weight flywheel, then you will have huge feeling of quicker throttle response.
In addition, more powerful breaking system is a must for bhp gains, the OEM break is one weakeast link of balanced performane, my 2 cents.
You've changed the whole system Dink, he's just after changing the Manifold. It will sound better but that's not what he's after. The fact that the JCW exhaust isn't as free flowing as a Miltek counter acts any real gain. At least with the JCW upgrade, which consists of new injectors, new air filter and new ECO (so you do know what you are gettingDinkaDonka said:No doubt about it , do it , your warranty CANNOT be affected as you are only voiding the part you replace! Great ey, yes the new JCW +10 hp mod is cheaper but do u really know what u are getting for you money
Obviouvsly im going to be baised towards Milltek as i have one , and i should be too as i have spent £2210 on performance mods on my car (engine tuning only) and it a sub second 0-60 car , as proven a few weeks back at Silverstone
Get the Manifold!
DD
) gives a tried and tested 10bhp gain. You pay's your money you take your choice. Interesting your head cracked with the Hartge, this could be why JCW replace it.
Rakey said:the manifold is the main part of the exhaust system that restricts the flow, the standard kit is a real bottle neck as it meets the exhaust
The manifold is a good mod to do, it really will free up your car, and having seen Dunc shift the way he does (nothing to do with his linen suits) it is well worth it.
Do you guys think there would be positive and worth while gains if one was to change to manifold and retain the OEM cat-back system?
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