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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