1st Gen R50 Cooper RMW Remote Tune experience?

Here is a thread with my experience:


http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/cooper-s-engine-drivetrain/9998-head-header-cam-installation-results.html

The remote tune part is a breeze; just find a trustworthy dyno and you're good to go.

 

A1, do it!!

RMW for results, RMW for the win!

 

I would start by giving Jan a call, an email, smoke signal, pigeon, or just get in touch with him directly by some means. Sit down and weigh your options. Cover them all. Think about the long term and short term goals, and make a plan.

Save some cash and make the trip to California. Get everything installed and tuned on the spot.

When you are all said and done, an honest handshake is going to be in order before driving away, and enjoying that first 22 hours of many years of happiness to come.

As for the remote tune option... They are just as good as an in person dyno tune. But think to yourself... Do you want to get a tune, or do you want to start a tuning relationship with the tuner face to face?

 

While a custom tune for an R50 will yield results, it will not be anything near what can be gained by tuning an R53. So most don't bother touching the ECU on an R50, instead they start with an R53.

 

Yes but, when you dont have or want an R53, it makes sense.

There is actually quite a bit besides just HP that can be gained by tuning an R50. Granted you will see a gain in power aswell but it will only be 10 maby 15HP. The R50's weigh so much less that it is more noticable than 10 HP on a 53, not to mention where that power is being added.

 

Good Luck with that.

 

Don't think you can sell the Remote Tune Module as it's tied to your VIN number I think.. That is to keep a group of guys from pitching in to buy one and everybody using it...
I have a Jan tune on my R50 engine, at a Tuning Day 5 years ago here in NC... Cost was about $450. $350 for Tune, $100 for dyno time... Some people will think it's not worth the money but since I have kept it so long afterwards I think it was. Granted I'm not sure I'd pay $800-$900 for it... For just alittle more then buying the Tuning Module you could get a cam.. Make a vacation out of the trip down there, have cam installed and then tuned. Hang out in the area for a day or so just in case you have any issues before heading 22 hours home...

 

You can sell it, it just needs to be reset; you can work that out between you, Jan, and the purchaser. What you can't sell is the tune that Jan puts on it.

That's a good point about the cam though--you could put the money toward that instead of the flash tool if you can get your car to Jan's neck of the woods.

 

If anyone is planning on contining modding their Mini, the module is a must have so Jan can update your tune as you progress with your car. 2cents

 

Here is what I posted in your other thread:
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"I do have a "Jan Tune" as it's called on my R50 engine. Granted I only picked up 7-8 HP and TQ peak, BUT there were areas within the curve that I gained 15 ft lbs. I now have a whopping 113 HP and 113 Ft Lbs... at a cost of about $450 for the tune/dyno time... Been on the car for about 5 years and 80,000 miles and still kicking.. I do have a DDM CAI, and Megan Racing cat-back.. both installed before tune.. Maybe with a good cam you could pick up another 8-10 HP MAYBE, which would put you in the 120-125 HP area.. and $800- $1000 spent range depending on cam install rate, and which cam you buy... Just not much power to be gained in the R50 engine at any price really.. So it just depends on what you want and how much money your willing to spend to get it.."

No ill effects at all. No codes, bumps or hic-ups since day one..
Good to hear you can sell the Tuning Module.. The advantage of having the Module would be if you took your car back to the dealer and they flashed your ECU you can "reflash" it back to your tune..
I don't have my Dyno sheet with me currently, but I believe most of the increase was in the 3500-5500 rpm range...



Read more: http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/cooper/6198-anyone-build-r50-engine-yet-5.html#ixzz24Hdv5YTR

 

I'm planning on going the Jan tune route as every HP I can get is worth it. I plan to bring the R50 engine up to JCW spec as rules do not allow me to modify the engine beyond what is available from the manufacturer. My main focus will be getting the Mini down to a 2030LBS weight and adding an LSD/ 5:1 diff to get the power down.

 

Very light wheels will help you use every bit of power you already have.

 

:cornut: If you haven't already done it; trash the heavy run flats.

Jason