My name is Martin. I really like mechanics, electronics, computers and operating systems as well as specific software that always allows me to achieve my goal. What I value most is quality, good thinking and common sense.

As a car mechanic freak (hobby), I have a lot of professional tools, knowledge and quite a lot of experience in repairing various cars.

In March 2019 I acquired a Mini Cooper S R56 2007 with 66,613 miles on the clock.

At that time, I didn't know anything about this car, only that the car was made by the British Motor Corporation from 1961 to 1971, then from 1990 to 2000 and after that it is made by BMW to this day.

The first "trip" made a very positive impression on me and I wanted to learn more about this car, since I like to check and repair vehicles.

The photos below show the car when I came to my place with it. Pay attention to the engine compartment, because this is where my attention will be focused on the beginning of the modification.

I checked on the internet for a lot of films, forums, news groups and Mini maniacs articles.

Thinking logically (which I really like ;-), in order to increase the engine power, you need to supply more "combustion mixture" = AIR + PETROL (Fuel). There is no problem with fuel, because the car is equipped with a fuel pump in the tank and a high-pressure pump at the injectors. Standard injectors also have adequate reserves for this type of modification. What about the air then - is there is enough of it? Of course everything depends on what we want to achieve.

If the high-pressure fuel pump gives 10% more fuel after reprogramming the ECU, the air is another matter. BMW programmed the "on-board" computer in such a way so that the exact amount of fuel fully coincided with the exact ratio of air which is applied by the turbo, air ducts and filters. Logically speaking, I will enlarge all air ducts and get rid of any resistances from the air system such as dampers, valves, noise/sound generators, etc. I also replace the factory-equipped Turbo with a larger capacity JCW Turbo.

To even more effectively increase the amount of Oxygen in the air supplied to the engine, I will install a much larger Intercooler and a direct cold air intake on the cone filter. Cooler air is more dense than warmer air. Warm air can actually hold more moisture because molecules are farther apart, making more room for moisture. Cold air is dense and compact, it's "thicker," so when you breathe in you get more oxygen.

Of course, the increase in engine power is also related to its higher operating temperatures, especially at high loads, so I have to think about new silicone hoses for the entire cooling system, a new water pump and thermostat to keep everything running reliably.

One of the most important things to do before any modification is to check all the components in the car that will directly correspond to or co-operate with the increase in engine power. Because the car is already 12 years old, I have to check almost every component. To get more power, that is to force the engine to work harder, I have to be sure that all parts responsible for the correct operation of the engine will work without any problems.

I decided to replace many of the sensitive and most important components with new ones:

• engine cooling system pump (new metal)

• engine cooling system pump pulley

• engine cooling system hoses (new silicone)

• engine cooling system thermostat (109'C)

• engine cambelt

• engine cambelt tensioner

• engine timing chain

• engine timing chain rails

• engine timing chain tensioner

I will do a pressure test on individual cylinders to be sure that each piston will compress properly. I decided to replace the timing chain, so that I do not have additional work later and reduce the risk of breaking it, cracking and crushing valves. I will generally check for any oil leaks from various parts in the car. Of course, I will check the entire suspension system as well.

Any work related to the modification is given below in more or less detail in comic book form.

There are many photos and almost all of them have descriptions of the operations that were performed.

If anyone requires a detailed description of any procedure, please contact me.

This is not a guide or instruction on how to perform such a modification, but information on how I performed the entire procedure. If anyone undertakes to carry out such modifications on the basis of the information contained on my website, then he / she takes responsibility for everything and must remember that each modification will result in the loss of the remaining car warranty, if any.

I do not take responsibility for wrong operation or bad execution of modifications that are described on my website.