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[mini.cooper998]

as the title says

im in the throws of building a blow through supercharged setup and need a dump valve, however everything ive heard says turbo ones are pants and dont get rid of egnough volume so i need a bini bypass valve

its the part with the red arrow pointing too it

any helpers appreciated

Andy

[mini.cooper998]

anyone have an idea where i can get one or where a cooper s is being broken
cheers

[Burnard]

There are a few supercharged cooper S's in my local scrap yard. A1 in barkham, bit of a trek for you though.

If you can find a scrap yard which takes cars in from the police and insurance companies, then they are the best place to look for newer, lower mileage cars.

Edited by Burnard, 05 January 2011 - 10:48 PM.

[In-a-mini]

i ended up buying a new one but hopefully now there getting older there should be a few around. They are meant for the job so work the best

[mini.cooper998]

in-a-mini where did you buy it new an d howm much was it
cheers
Andy

[In-a-mini]

minisport i think it was an upgraded item. Off the top of my head i cant remember what i paid but got it through work so less than was advertised

[adder501]

Have you tried MINIMAT or now MJR. He's based up here in Shropshire but he always has a selection of R53's he's breaking. Very helpful chap and reasonable when i used him for help on my cooper s.

Google MINIMAT for phone numbers

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[mini.cooper998]

cheers adder, sent him a mail. turns out they are only £52 new from bmw

might see what he comes back with and have a ride down to BINI

Andy

turns out they are quite a common fail part on the cooper s probably why non of the breakers are getting back too me

[adder501]

No worries.