Performance Chip

[Coreyride]

OK so, I'm new to the mini world.  I just got a 2011 Mini Cooper S convertible (r57),  I'm putting in a K&N air filer (not the kit) and I am wondering and thinking about a chip/remapping.  Thoughts and suggestions please.

[STXMINI]

15 hours ago, Coreyride said:

OK so, I'm new to the mini world.  I just got a 2011 Mini Cooper S convertible (r57),  I'm putting in a K&N air filer (not the kit) and I am wondering and thinking about a chip/remapping.  Thoughts and suggestions please.

I can't help with the chip question, but welcome to the fun world of MINIs! I hope you'll join us on one of our runs this season

[1975_mini]

Welcome!!

 

First question what do you want to do with the car, straight line speed, better handling on back roads. Is it your daily driver? Do you intend on tracking or autocrossing it?

 

Having messed with MINI  for a little bit, in my opinion, power is the last area to mod. Happy to offer tips once we have a better understand of your use goals. 

 

When it comes to chip/remapping if you have not added any of the accessories to support the increased air flow and offset temp demands it is not the best investment.

 

These turbo engines are basically vacuums and the more air you can move the more power you can make, that being said for longevity purposes I would personally not push over 250hp without changing some internals unless you want those internals to become externals sooner rather than later.