Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Stock to Pocket Rocket - Engine Mods

  1. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    Somehow, I just KNEW Mark would be nosing around....:ihih: It's tough to keep quiet for long in the MOM Club....:lol:
     
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    You left a clue & Mark is sharp. Picked up your clue & did a Colombo on you. :D
     
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    I started with a 22mm rear swaybar. Then added the Madness cold air intake, then 15% pulley, colder spark plugs, shorter belt. When the stock exhaust goes, I'm going either JCW or Miltek exhaust. Tuning would also be highly recommended.

    I would suggest, if upgrading the HP on your motor, you should also consider suspension to balance out the chassis/power combination. I would also consider better brakes if you have the stock brakes. Sometimes I feel I could use a bit more stopping power.
     
  4. astrochex

    astrochex New Member

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    15% reduction pulley (plugs and belt also), RMW tune, RMW street cam, larger injectors (e.g. 440s).

    I would not spend money on a catback or a CAI (a higher flow filter would not hurt though). With my few mods (15%, CAI, RMW tune, that are getting me 200hp with no increase in redline), I am leaving power on the table with the stock injectors.

    The money you have left over should be put into the suspension.