Car Information

Year, Make, Model

2005 Mini Cooper S

Location

Daytona Beach, Florida

Car's Name

Minvader

Date Of Thumper Performance Head installation

08/02/2008

Baseline Dyno (before Thumper Performance Head)

191whp, 172tq

Current Dyno (with Thumper Performance Head)

untested

Engine Performance Modifications

• Thumper Performance Head w/ Stock Valves
• Shark ECU Tune
• K&N Typhoon Intake
• Alta 15% Reduction Supercharger Pulley
• Colder Plugs & Magnecor wires
• Clutchmasters Lightened Flywheel
• Clutchmasters Stage III Clutch
• OBX Header
• Magnaflow Cat
• BlueFlame Exhaust

Other Modifications

• Aero Front Bumper
• Alta 4-Light Rally Bar
• M7 Tuning Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
• Mini Mania Ultrik Adjustable Rear Anti-Sway Bar
• M7 Tuning Sport Springs
• Alta Adjustable Lower Control Arms
• EBC Sport Brake Discs & Ceramic Pads
• MOMO Corse RPM Wheels with 215/40/17 Tires
• XM Radio with Blitzsafe Adapter for H&K Stereo
• JL Audio Amp & JL Audio 10" Subwoofer

How does the Thumper Performance Head work for you?

Since adding the Thumper Head I have definitely seen a gain in performance right where I was looking for it, I feel it most above 4k RPM.  I don't worry about off-the-line power so much, but I really do like the extra "pull" it has now in the mid-range.   I've done some Track Day events and autocrosses before getting the Thumper Head, so once I do some more of those I'll update this with any observations on improvements.   I haven't had the car dyno tested yet, but I plan on having the ECU custom tuned, so when I do I'll post my results here.   I don't see any negatives since installing the head.   My MINI is a daily driver, and 90% of my miles are on the highway, and the car is running great around town in all conditions. Thanks Thumper - the head rocks!!!!!

Website

http://www.minvader.com

History

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