R56 Mini Turbocharger Tuning and Setup
Turbocharger Wastegate Tuning and Setup
Please click on the link below for instructions on how to setup the vacuum operated wastegate most commonly found on the R series Mini Coopers, Peugeot and Citroen with the THP engine, and some turbocharged BMW.
Spark Plug recomendations
Manufacture | PN | heat range | Step colder | gap | Recommended Usage | Type | Notes |
NGK | ILZKBR7A8G | 7 | 0 | 0.8mm/0.032" | street | Iridium Yttrium | Stock Engine or some upgrades |
NGK | ILZKBR7B8G | 7 | 0 | 0.8mm/0.032" | street | Iridium Yttrium | Stock Engine or some upgrades |
Brisk | QR14LS | 14 | 0 | 0.8mm/0.032" | street | Silver Racing | Stock Engine or some upgrades |
NGK | R2556B-9 | 7 | 0 | 0.6mm/0.026 in | Race only | Iridium Yttrium | For use at the track will foul if used on the street |
Brisk | QR12LS | 12 | 1 | 0.6mm/0.026/0.030 in | street | Silver Racing | Tune and/or turbo upgrade but need to be changed every 15k miles |
NGK | ILKR8E6 | 8 | 1 | 0.6mm/0.026 in | street | Iridium Yttrium | Tune and/or turbo upgrade, lasts 100k miles |
NGK | Lkar8ai-9 | 8 | 1 | 0.6mm/0.026 in | street | Iridium Yttrium | Tune and/or turbo upgrade, lasts 100k miles |
NGK | LKAR9BI-9 | 9 | 2 | 0.6mm/0.026 in | street | Iridium Yttrium | specialized |
JMTC Performance recommends using the Leichtlauf High Tech LIQUI MOLY Oil, see their website for the proper specification.
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