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  1. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    #4 wmwny, Sep 28, 2015
    Welcome to M/A! Obviously, you already know and feel the love we have for our MINIs. Even so, to see a "veteran" new member like you come and join us just adds to the plus side of our MINI addictions.
     
  2. MCS02

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    #9 MCS02, Sep 28, 2015
    Welcome to MA! I have a 17% pulley. I have had my pulley for several years now. I leave in the south where it's nice and hot. I can't remember the delta on the intake heat rise but it is very high. Unless you are going with a better IC or meth and maybe bigger injectors along with a tune I don't think I would go past 17%. With that crank pulley you will be at 19% I know years ago when I researched it 19 could cause problems with the water pump along with too much heat.
    Good to see a new member that's been a longtime mini owner. Nice looking R53.
     
  3. nobbyclark

    nobbyclark New Member

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    #12 nobbyclark, Oct 2, 2015
    Thanks all for the welcome and the useful feedback. I am going to set up a separate post with all my mods, with pics, to chart progress.
     
  4. quikmni

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    #13 quikmni, Oct 2, 2015
    Welcome.
    I tend to disagree that the OEM coil is best. The terminals on the OEM coil tend to corrode. I do agree to stay away from the MSD coil because it does not fit correctly without special screws. I suggest a coil with copper terminals such as the Screamin-Demon or Beru. I like NGK plugs. I OEM plug wires are fine but I like a little color on the wires to add a little bling. Since you plan to do plugs, wires, and coil here are a few good kits.
    WMW Ignition Package - Way Motor Works
    https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2002-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/Engine/Electrical/ES2581719/
    2002 Mini Cooper S Hatchback - Ignition - Page 1
     
  5. Goldsmithy

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    #2 Goldsmithy, Sep 28, 2015
    Stay with the OEM coil pack. MSD does not have a quality reputation. AND...welcome to the modness...it's addicting.
     
  6. ScottinBend

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    #3 ScottinBend, Sep 28, 2015
    Welcome!



    Lose the MSD coil (when it fails it can cause some major problems). And you are pushing the limits of heat created by the SC with the 17% and 2%. As long as you have a tune and don't spend anytime above about 6500 rpm it is probably maintainable.

    That IC looks very nice.....have to do some research on that one.
     
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    #5 Stefanie, Sep 28, 2015
    Welcome!
     
  8. Nathan

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    #6 Nathan, Sep 28, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.

    I'll pile on the Save yer money, don't use the MSD list. Been there, done that. The OEM works best.
     
  9. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    #7 wmwny, Sep 28, 2015
    Oops...double post.:eek:
     
  10. 00Mini

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    #8 00Mini, Sep 28, 2015
    Welcome to Motoring Alliance and good luck with your mod fever !!
     
  11. myles2go

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    #10 myles2go, Sep 29, 2015
    It's best to listen to the group on this and don't install that 2% crank pulley with the 17% SC pulley. It's best to install an original sized ATI or PRW damper. (I prefer the PRW fluid filled damper - no maintenance.)
     
  12. eMINIparts

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    #11 eMINIparts, Sep 29, 2015
    Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net..........:cool:
     
  13. BruceK

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    #14 BruceK, Oct 2, 2015
    Welcome!

    Like you, I'm relatively new here and I have also been the owner of the same MINI for over 13 years now.
     
  14. nobbyclark

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    #15 nobbyclark, Oct 7, 2015
    Thanks for the comments about the MSD. Unfortunately I had already fitted it before I read all of the above. And unfortunately I had overtightened the supplied bolts and cracked the head beneath. Now I know why the BMW coil pack has a sheaf around each of the screws, presumably to stop them travelling down too far!