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[jgch]

Hi

I want to buy a Mini Cooper and have it modified for better performance, Im willing to spend up to £5,000-6,000 on the modifications
Im deciding between a late model MPI Sports and have a Vmax Scart supercharger conversion, or an older model with a 1380-1430 engine with performance cylinder head, cams etc...

What do you think will be a better option since I will be driving the car regularly so I need the car to be very drivable in traffic and want to have the least trouble with the car, no overheating etc..

Is the Vmax Supercharger a pain or is it reliable?

Any advice will be appreciated

[Big_Adam]

Ooow, you want a just tweak performance or race car for the road?

If you got that sort of money just get a super charger from vmax then take an MPi engine, bore it out add all the bits you want then bolt it in.

[robson]

You say you will be using it regularly and want least trobule - that means avoid anything bored higher than a 1380 as the rebuild frequency will need to be very high. A highly tuned 1380 will still need 'frequent' rebuilds. Do as Adam says and stick a supercharger on it. Possibly bore to 1293 - keping the compression ratio low is also advisable.

Do some searching on what people typically replace when they fit chargers

[jgch]

Thanks for your advice, I think Im going with the supercharger option and maybe bore the engine to 1293cc, as where I live is very high from sea level, the supercharger will make up for that loss in power.
Which is the best option for superchargers?

[Big_Adam]

...where the cheese do you live?

[jgch]

...where the cheese do you live?

In Mexico 7,400 ft from sea level