Hopefully y’all enjoyed todays video of me installing the RPM Powered R400 Turbokit! A few things to note about my setup with this kit. 1. My car has stock internals temporarily, so I won’t be turning up the boost like crazy. 2. Stock fueling still 🙃 3. Stock Intercooler, car will have a hefty gain once I install a quality one! 4. No boost controller currently. Still figuring out what route I’m going to go before I commit to anything! Big thanks to Mini to-be for supporting me! Check out his services on his Facebook page! facebook.com/mini.tobe.7?mibextid=LQQJ4dig Checkout our group that both him and I are admin in! m.facebook.com/groups/minicooperdiyhelp/?ref=share&mibextid=gauY8a Make sure to answer the group questions when joining!

@vrivilla

5 ай бұрын

Hey..I have a 2012 R60 All4 as well and have some questions. What is your email? I'm also in Socal. Thanks!

@zevisgarage

5 ай бұрын

@@vrivilla write to me @ info.minispec@gmail.com I’ll have a new email account soon but not yet

Dood love your channel, real shit my boy! Thanks for this. Peace!

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

Haha thank you! Hopefully you enjoy the future content 😎

Good Job man 👍 Ich habe den gleichen Motor im Cabrio ❤😍 Der Motor ist etwas launisch aber wenn er läuft und gut abgestimmt ist, ist er einfach eine Bestie! Ich habe den Endschalldämpfer gewechselt. Habe jetzt einen von inoxcar dran und der mittelschalldämpfer von Ragazzon. Edelstahl downpipe. Auspuffanlage ab Turbolader in Edelstahl 😊 your Mini Sounds good. In der Nacht als du da rechts vorbeifahren tust dieser Sound ist einfach nur Gänsehaut 😍 i can hear this Sound 24-7😅 ehrlich ich könnte auf Arbeit usw den ganzen Tag diesen Motorsound mir anhören 😅 einfach nur eine Furie ! Wie eine wütende Furie schreit sie😅

Yes sir! Freaking awesome

Finally some R60 Content ! Is this manual swapped or original transmission ? Curious about doing a manual swap on my R60... Thanks ! Keep up the excellent content💪

@zevisgarage

3 ай бұрын

Original manual transmission

Nice set-up bro. Easy on the revs though, going to have SWAT after you for that high capacity HP and modifications LOL. 🤣#CALawsAreStupid

Let’s goooo

you mentioned stock fueling ECT, how did you manage the ECU? since you have completely eliminated the stock pressure monitoring/saftey systems (DV, internal wastegate ECT) did you have a tuner map out the boost plausibility error codes?. the car sounds awsome with that turbo and mani setup. love it! im hoping to do internals in my R56 in 2024 to look at a bigger turbo setup.

@zevisgarage

7 ай бұрын

It was actually still mapped on a previous tune for a stock style turbo at the time this was filmed. It didn’t have any issues but once I cleared codes then it was trying to go into limp mode for not being able to control boost. Awaiting smog then will be getting it tuned correctly

Dude looks perfect. I have a question. Where did you put the flowmeter?

@zevisgarage

7 ай бұрын

What flow meter?

Love your builds. Keep posting an update on your work. I wanted to do this set up on a bmw n13. Do you think with a slight modification on this kit would fit? There is a tons options for big turbo kit for mini readily available, but sadly none for the BMW n13. Any expert out there who is able to help?

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!! It probably would fit, you would have to route the charge pipes and bits differently but I imagine it would fit. If you have somewhere to contact you I can send you more info

How do you tune the n18.. was told the ecu is locked and can not tune it unless the ecu is sent out to basically get jailbroken

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

They have to be bench tuned but they can be tuned still. Not like the modern A90 Supra where it has to go over seas. I’m local to Mario Palza, I have him tune my cars. It’s an RPM Power tune

@zevisgarage what is the digital gauge on the left of your tach? I have a P3 in my R56 right now and I want more info for my stock N18

@zevisgarage

2 ай бұрын

Ultra gauge EM

Nice video, what did you use to seal that turbo oil feed in the beginning of the video? High temp epoxy?

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

JB weld as it was an emergency repair. It’s worked well for a coolant repair from the track but it didn’t work for oil. Replaced oil line anyways

@towney629

8 ай бұрын

@@zevisgarage good to know, thanks for the reply. Mine just started leaking, new oil feed it is 🙂

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

@@towney629 make sure you get the braided one, the Detroit tuned one is good

if i get the r400 on my n18 how do i not blow it up

@zevisgarage

6 ай бұрын

Just don’t turn it up much. Make sure to run a mechanical boost gauge, and make sure the Wastegate is hooked up correctly. With an external gate setup like on the r400 you will have infinite boost if it’s not hooked up correctly

your stock internal ? oufff you take after carillo 10.1 ??

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I already blew up an engine with the R300, will be forging soon. Yes 10:1 CP CR

was this video without tune? also were you WOT at any time?

@zevisgarage

5 ай бұрын

It was with a previous stage 3 tune. Currently awaiting the correct tune. Yes I was WOT, did find a few minor boost leaks after the video. I plan on keeping it on low boost until I put a built engine in

I thought that for a Turbo charger replacement you had to put it « Front Service » mode. Take off the whole front bumper, grill, and tires. But I see that you were able to get turbo and manifold? Off without taking the front off. How long, how much did you pay for parts, and how much would that cost at the stealership? If you know of course. I live near San Francisco CA. Do you have any mechanic contacts that will save me some dough and could advise on easy upgrades? Thanks.

@zevisgarage

5 күн бұрын

@@arturothecook most people prefer to put it into service mode for more room but isn’t needed, especially with a stock turbo. No need to remove tires and all. This is a full after market kit, the dealer would never install this, you would need a private shop. I do recommend getting the R300 turbocharger and an upgraded intercooler, and a tune from Mario Palza. If you end up in socal drop it off at his place and he can sort you with what you need

@arturothecook

4 күн бұрын

@@zevisgarage I need to replace the stock that Mini of Concord CA. reported as bad and in need to replace but I almost got a heart attach when they told me that it would be 10K to do it!!! Yet, I was not feeling comfortable with going full front disassembly mode. If it can be done without it. I will get the mechanic friend to help me replace it. He's work in a couple of our Mercedes-B cars before. I reviewed another YT video showing the hole process in detail almost bolt by bolt and got a little discourage that it required so many parts taking off. Thanks for your videos. Very educational and encouraging to venture on some of the easy ones. What OBD2 scanner do you use? or which one would you recommend for a non-mechanicly gifted and inexperience mini owner?

@zevisgarage

4 күн бұрын

@@arturothecook best I’ve come across for the money is the Foxwell NT710. I’ve been super impressed with it, it has mini specific software with a lot of goodies

How much power do you think it was making in this videos with no controller ? I would honestly be more than happy with this turnout. No need to up the boost if the internals are reliable at that hp for me personally. Also how much did you spend on this ? I did some research and I found the kit for 4.3k

@zevisgarage

24 күн бұрын

@@morechuckyblood the R400TS is around that 4500 range. The original R400 kit like the one I have is around 7k new if you pay full price. It definitely made nice power but shortly after filming I turned down the boost to make sure stock internals would survive. I’m pretty sure it would last at the 18ish psi I was targeting before. As of about a month ago I’ve now forged the engine and am almost done with break in, about 1 more week before I turn the boost up

i have a 2010 cooper s hatchback and i want to make mine sound like that.

@zevisgarage

5 ай бұрын

R400 turbo kit with their exhaust manifold Straight exhaust One resonator

why does it go from kinda loud to absolutely insanity?

@zevisgarage

6 ай бұрын

That’s what an external Wastegate will do. When the gate opens up to regulate boost it goes out the dump pipe

Bro, can you please give me a link for the product at 5:53

@zevisgarage

5 ай бұрын

rpmpowered.com/products/dt

@zevisgarage

5 ай бұрын

I don’t see a link for filter relocation kit currently, I’d message them directly to ask

How much power do you think a stock block can handle you think?

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

Block itself like 350whp safely, over that I would fear for longevity. Stock internals won’t take more that 300whp for long, I already broke internals once so far

@iissac22

8 ай бұрын

@@zevisgarage oh wow! That more than I thought it could handle. I have fwd and wonder if the auto trans is a weak point. Might have to invest in all4

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

@@iissac22 fwd auto trans can take about 280ft lbs and 300whp max. Not sure what an auto all4 can take

@samuelpacheco37

7 ай бұрын

Love the work finally some one working on the f60. I have the jcw 2023 how much power to the wheel you think the internal should hold ? I have Downpipe, intercooler, intake, and a JB4 map 2.

@zevisgarage

7 ай бұрын

@@samuelpacheco37 the B48 will take plenty of power, reliably 300+ Same engine in a BMW has made over 400+, just naturally the Mini doesn’t have as much bolt on support

What year car is this?

@zevisgarage

2 ай бұрын

2012

you located in california?

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

Yup!

Good video sir, we produce LEDs for auto. Any chance collaborate with you on a LED product review?

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

Definitely possible, shoot me an email to the one linked to this channel, or if not I can provide a different method of contact

@Vivianauxito

8 ай бұрын

@@zevisgarage I can’t find your email address , neither your IG through the info of your channel

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

@@Vivianauxito my email is info.minispec@gmail.com My instagram is @zevi2000

does this mean your selling you rpm 300? lol

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

Nah, I installed it on my gf’s Mini. Gotta make sure she can keep up

Yirp...

Not hatchback it’s a coupe

@zevisgarage

6 ай бұрын

?

Link to the kit?

@zevisgarage

6 ай бұрын

It’s production is paused at the moment. It should come back soon

Love it but man the interior is ugly

@zevisgarage

8 ай бұрын

I’m gonna swap the later model R60 dash bits in. I don’t know why Mini chose silver, such a crappy decision