If you don't know the guys from Mighty Car Mods (MCM), you should take a look at their videos. A bunch of mods from funny to awesome and everything in between. One of the hosts recently bought a Classic Mini and he has decided to supercharge it!
http://www.vmaxscart.co.uk/mini-superchargers/
Here's another way to supercharge a mini
I'm surprised, they don't seem to be using a decompression plate....
Part 4 & 5 are out!
Regards
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Quote from: MiniDave on November 22, 2015, 08:02:02 PM
I'm surprised, they don't seem to be using a decompression plate....
Part 4 answered that question...they're going to run E-85 and figure the extra octane will allow them to not have to lower the compression. Of course, then they're absolutely tied to E-85 but maybe it's easier for them to get....
I don't see part 5, do you have a link?
Edit- found it.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoTsgrwDujY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoTsgrwDujY)
But then they go and add a Flex-Fuel sensor for still being able to run non-E85 premium figuring they can compensate with ECU mapping alone.
Yeah, I heard them talk about that in Episode 5......I wish Project Binky updates came as quickly as these guys do!
Quote from: MiniDave on December 07, 2015, 09:12:48 AM
..I wish Project Binky updates came as quickly as these guys do!
That's what she said.
And thanks for posting part 5. I watched it in the garage but forgot to link you guys.
6 & 7 are available now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gXgTU0rz2Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGQLUJ9YPSY
Regards
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Man I wish Project Binky episodes came this often......
Project Binky is MUCH more involved and these guys leave LOTS out of their efforts as well.
Still entertaining to see the endeavor.
Bit of a disappointment that they didn't give the actual numbers......54% increase is substantial tho, and about what I expected.....
I really wish they had given some actual numbers, but we can definitely speculate and probably get pretty close. I'm not a professional historian of all things mini, but I thought the SPi had around 50hp from the factory. That puts them around 75hp. Definitely a fun little car.
Quote from: MtyMous on December 26, 2015, 09:06:35 PM
I really wish they had given some actual numbers, but we can definitely speculate and probably get pretty close. I'm not a professional historian of all things mini, but I thought the SPi had around 50hp from the factory. That puts them around 75hp. Definitely a fun little car.
SPi is 63hp. SPi Cooper S is 83hp.
Someone said their Facebook page said the final # was 118hp - at the wheels, of course.
So started out about 75hp at the wheels before the supercharger. That would tend to indicate a slightly "warmed" SPI Cooper-S version to start?
And this is why I put a disclaimer on my post. haha. I would figure the guys were playing with the car prior to the supercharger, so 75hp doesn't sound unreasonable if it started with 63. Either way, it's got me contemplating all sorts of crap that I shouldn't be. haha. I'm already getting ideas for my next engine and I JUST got mine back from the machine shop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjbizDDDJ8 The Mini done!
BUMP!
I totally want to do this, but unsure I should do this without upgrading the whole engine. 22.gif 20.gif 62.gif
One things for sure, supercharging it will show you any weaknesses! ;D
I liked Jon's idea with the intake manifold, don't know how well it worked tho, I don't think he makes them anymore....
Quote from: MiniDave on June 28, 2017, 10:53:45 AM
One things for sure, supercharging it will show you any weaknesses! ;D
I liked Jon's idea with the intake manifold, don't know how well it worked tho, I don't think he makes them anymore....
Lol what sucks is that I might loose the servo because the supercharger sticks out so much.