Also, whomever said you may need a smaller belt for a 15% pulley, well you DO NEED a smaller belt. The pulley is SMALLER than stock, which in turn adds slack to the belt and makes the belt slip. The blet tensioner only moves so much and cannot compe…
Well, Helix is local for people who live in PA since they are in Philly :D Go to Mach V. Helix is a last resort in my book since it will be a long trip, especially for you.
Congrats on getting the ModBug! One thing I would recommend is not getting a 17% Some have them, but 15% is the most popular and doesn't stress the motor to much. Also, whatever % you get, make sure you get the smaller belt. If you keep the OEM belt…
You know who you are. You can't stop modifying your MINI. You scour the forums and the internet for just the right part to give you a performance edge. You have more sets of rims than pairs of shoes. You love personalizing an already perfect car!
justin, I have had a 15% pulley for 4 years now without an OCC or colder plugs w/o ill effects. I recently even took my intercooler off and there was no oil build up.
Here is what the Old Skool mentality was: 15% pulley, Cold Air Intake, and Exhaus…