How to fit a VAG blowoff valve on a 1.6THP engine (Peugeot/Citroen/Mini)
Friday, 02 June 2017
A few years ago we tried and successfully installed a VAG blowoff valve in place of the stock one on the Peugeot 207 GT/GTI/RC 1.6T. Both valves are made by Pierburg. They are electrically compatible but the VAG bov has a better coil and better overall build which allows it to withstand more boost without
Peugeot/Citroen 1.6 THP – Mini N14 – PCV delete modification (Prince engine)
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
PCV delete – why do it? One of the most discussed and debated modifications on THP/N14 engines is deleting the rear PCV system. THP200 has this by default, but all smaller THP variants use the PCV system in the plastic cylinder head cover. How the PCV system works All engines with pistons always have a
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Mini Cooper F56 1.5T – Stage1 98RON
Sunday, 14 August 2016
Etuners Stage1 ECU remap adds more power to the new Twinpower BMW 1.5 Turbo engine! By improving the stock fueling, adding a little bit of boost and a little bit of ignition, the result makes a big difference to performance. Getting the Mini in Dyno mode Unless you activate dyno mode, you can forget about
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PSA/Mini 1.6 THP – Problems in the intake camshaft timing system
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
The first generation of Prince (THP) engines features variable cam timing on the intake cam. This means that it can be advanced or retarded based on what is requested by the ECU calibration software. Newer engines like THP200 feature variable cam timing on both cams. How it works Oil pressure from the oil pump goes
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Mini Cooper S R56 1.6T 184hp facelift (2012) – Stage 1 95RON
Saturday, 09 April 2016
The newest 1.6 Turbo engine in the Mini Cooper S R56 1.6T 184hp facelift features a valvetronic cylinder head and variable cam timing on the intake and the exhaust cam shaft. Although it uses the same turbocharger unit as pre-facelift models, it produces more power with ease because of the technological advancements in the cylinder
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Mini Cooper S R56 1.6T – Stage 3 (JCW turbo) 98Ron
Saturday, 09 April 2016
The most powerful model of the Mini Cooper S R56 series is the John Cooper Works version. It comes with a bigger turbocharger, improved exhaust and lowered compression ratio. All these are ready straight from the factory floor. Its turbocharger is a fantastic upgrade for normal Minis. It is a direct replacement of the stock
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Mini Paceman 1.6D – Stage 1
Monday, 14 December 2015
The Mini Paceman 1.6D is the 3door version of the Countryman and the Paceman of this article comes equipped with the 1.6 turbo diesel engine of the BMW-Mini corporation. The customer came to us with a parallel ECU module from the ebay that cost him almost the price of our remap. They claimed that he will gain almost
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Mini Countryman R60 1.6T – Stage 1 98RON
Friday, 27 November 2015
The Mini Countryman R60 comes equipped with the 1.6T turbo engine. According to the manufacturer it produces 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp)@5500RPM and 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) of torque. It also has an overboost function that increases torque to 260 N·m (192 lb·ft) from 1700 to 4500RPM. Like all new BMW engines, this one has a valvetronic system fitted on the
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Mini Cooper S R56 1.6T – Stage 2+ 98RON
Monday, 16 November 2015
Here we have the most complete stock turbo – stock engine Mini Cooper S R56 Stage 2+ for 98Ron pump fuel…. The power is very good, the powerband is even better and the the driveability of the car is amazing…. Full racing exhaust, intake kit, blow off valve, aftermarket intercooler and our stage2+ remap gives
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Mini Cooper S 1.6 Turbo Stage 1+ 98Ron
Monday, 16 November 2015
The Italian job is almost done!!! Here we have a beautiful red Mini Cooper S with the 1.6 turbo engine from the BMW-Peugeot partnership that is coming from the factory with 175hp. With our stage 1+ remap and an upgrated downpipe with a sports 200cell catalytic converter and an intake kit we can achieve 228hp
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