Showing posts with label performance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label performance. Show all posts

Friday, February 20, 2015

Get under the hood of your MINI this year! MINI Cooper Aftermarket & Performance 'Must-Haves' for 2015.


Mini Cooper Performance Products


The MINI Performance Handbook


The MINI Cooper Performance Handbook Since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2002, the MINI Cooper and Cooper S have been among the hottest-selling subcompact hatchbacks on the market. Popular in road rally and autocross, as well as on the street, the new MINI has developed an intense following among driving and automotive design enthusiasts.
  • Softbound
  • 8.5 x 11"
  • 144 pages
  • 350 color photos

This book is designed to take the reader through the possibilities for performance upgrades, including step-by-step procedures for common upgrades including shocks and springs, brakes, clutch and flywheel, turbo replacement, supercharger pulley replacement, intake, exhaust, and even installing a limited slip differential.
Additionally, example cars are presented that show how many performance modifications come together to make a car that is well-balanced and fun to drive. Whether you are prepping your MINI for the street or for competition, this book covers everything by using real-world examples and detailed instruction with color photography throughout. For more info click here.


Supercharger Pulley


The MINI Cooper Supercharger Pulley
(15% Taper Bore Pulley) The RPM of the supercharger is what determines the boost created in the MINI Cooper S. Reducing the size of the supercharger pulley, increases the blower RPM which increases the boost. The reduction size on the pulley increases the blower RPM by the same amount.
For more info click here

 

High Flow Air Intake Filter System


High Flow Air Intake Filter System
replaces the large bulky factory assembly. The increased flow capacity offers a crisper throttle response and better top end performance. Note: All Heat shields now come Powder-coated Black, the chrome version in this picture is so that you may easily see the heat shield.
For more info click here



 

PROMINI High Performance Plug Wires


The MINI Cooper High Performance Plug Wires
are manufactured by one of Germany's leading O.E. plug wire builders. All connectors are O.E. using a high quality, silicone wrapped wire for added cross fire protection. Each set is a direct fit with cylinder number indicators.
For more info click here.



MINI Rear Sway Bar by H&R - 18mm (R50, R52, R53)


The 18mm MINI Cooper Rear Sway Bar by H&R
is designed to reduce body roll, increase lateral stiffness and improve handling as a whole, H&R Sway Bars are made using a proprietary alloy that is both stronger and more resilient than competitive sway bars. All Sway Bar kits have precision forged ends and include bushings made from an exclusive urethane/Teflon composite that eliminates squeaks, and doesn't require lubrication, Ever. That means no mess, no maintenance, just bolt in H&R Sway Bars and go!
For more info click here.

MINI Cooper Rear Sway Bar by H&R - 19mm (R50, R53)


The 19mm MINI Cooper Rear Sway Bar by H&R
is made using a proprietary alloy that is both stronger and more resilient than competitive sway bars. All Sway Bar kits have precision forged ends and include bushings made from an exclusive urethane/Teflon composite that eliminates squeaks, and doesn't require lubrication, Ever. That means no mess, no maintenance, just bolt in H&R Sway Bars and go!
For more info click here.

PROMINI Stress Bar


The MINI Cooper Shock Tower Stress Bar
is a great addition to your Cooper S. The bar is manufactured from light weight, aircraft polished aluminum and offers maximum stiffness derived from the direct tower-to-tower design. The E.P.L. (Eccentric Pre-Loader) allows you to slightly pre-load the bar after installation. Requires the installation of our High Performance Air Intake Kit (part number 155527) to provide the required clearance over the factory air filter housing.
For more info click here.

PROMINI Short Shift Kit for MINI Cooper S (R53)


The MINI Cooper 'S' Short Shift Kit
is a great addition to your Cooper S. The bar is manufactured from light weight, aircraft polished aluminum and offers maximum stiffness derived from the direct tower-to-tower design. The E.P.L. (Eccentric Pre-Loader) allows you to slightly pre-load the bar after installation. Requires the installation of our High Performance Air Intake Kit (part number 155527) to provide the required clearance over the factory air filter housing.
For more info click here.

PROMINI Big Brake Kit by Tar-ox


The MINI Cooper Big Brake Kit
The Tar-ox, ProMini racing brake kit is available in a 10 piston configuration. The front rotors are 318mm in diameter. (Rears sold separately.)
For more info click here.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

MINI Cooper S (R56) Performance Exhaust by Sound Speed with video





TECH TIP: MINI Cooper S (R56) 

Performance Exhaust by Sound Speed

Overview:


The MINI Cooper S performance exhaust system by Sound Speed is a direct replacement to the factory exhaust system with upgraded tubing diameter and muffler design resulting in more horsepower to the wheels.

The system is constructed of 100% 304 stainless steel, and it is made with 63.5mm diameter tubing which is about 10mm more than the MINI Cooper S factory exhaust tubing. The longer stainless steel resonator removes some of the drone sound from the engine, and the rear muffler is fully welded, not crimped seams making it more desirable for performance applications. This Sound Speed exhaust system is hand-made in Italy, and designed specifically for the MINI Cooper S R56. (Read more info about each individual component below.)


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Sound Speed Performance Exhaust Products for MINI Cooper (R56)


Down Pipe (with cat) by Sound Speed Part Number: 122 063 212
The Sound Speed turbo down pipe is 304 stainless steel with mandrel bent tubing. Each pipe is 65mm diameter giving a very low back pressure which enables turbo spool up for high horsepower & torque gains. Installing a complete performance exhaust system achieve +26 hp with +20 lb/fts of torque.

In place of the factory quad cat design, soundspeed uses high volume and flow 200 cell count metallic race cats. These are placed further away from the engine for the lowest restriction and the best results.
Fits models:
2007-2012 MINI Cooper S R56


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 Resonated Center Pipe by Sound Speed Part Number: 170062
Sound Speed alternative Center pipes with resonator replace the metallic race catalytic converters. After the turbo down pipe flange, the diameter down-sizes from 65mm to 60mm. This is still larger than the factory 57mm diameter. This diameter is this size all the way to the tail tips.

Our Center Pipes are mandrel bent for maximum flow and performance, and are manufactured from 100% 304 stainless steel. There are no crushed places in the tubing like the factory exhaust pipe.
Fits models:
2007-2012 MINI Cooper S R56


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 Performance Muffler by Sound Speed Part Number: 122 063 224
The Sound Speed rear performance mufflers are a resonated flow through design, rather than the factory baffled chamber design. The internal tubing size creates performance while the internal wool provides the best possible sound deadening.
Fits models:
2007-2012 MINI Cooper S R56



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MINI Cooper Repair Help

Tech Tips & Install Instructions for your MINI Cooper

http://www.promini.com/technical/index.php

The Promini tech shop will help you save hundreds of dollars in maintenance and repairs on your Mini Cooper or Cooper "S".

Besides offering you the best parts available at the cheapest price possible. The Promini How To / DIY videos and instruction sheets will show you how easy it is to do many of these projects at home in your garage. Most Mini Cooper projects in this listing include written instructions, in addition to a very comprehensive youtube video. If there is a Mini repair project that you don't see listed, please let us know, suggestions are always welcome.
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