200+ HP 03 Mini Cooper S

2003 R53 filmed by a GoPro HD Hero2
Modifications: P&P Head, OBX headers, Alta Catback, Alta CAI, 15% reduced S/C Pulley, Schrick Camshaft, 380CC Injectors, Colder Plugs, Magnecor Wires, Stage Three Mini Madness Tune.

[@Growupplz1]

Not sure if you should check your rearview mirror but I think that grey pixel is following your ass.

[@soulinthewall77]

Nice video mate. I just recently purchased an '06, and the interior doesn't look much different from yours. Great video. 'Reminds me how awesome, timeless, and downright fun the MINI truly is.

[@ModMINI]

Don't you just hate slow cars in front of you...

[@SteelStrex]

Wow Mod Mini commented a video I watched, I like your videos tho. You're like a ChrisFix for Mini's

[@ClearIzzy]

Awesome car, such beautiful noise.

[@tylerhilligoss]

Ooh! I will! Yeah, she has been a hassle, but totally worth it. I'd love to have a GP but I'm pretty happy with the "S" as well--especially once you have the power cranked up.

[@flippy9133]

beautiful sound

[@jht6rhuerjh]

Beautiful! :) I'm going to buy a 2009 R56 JCW in the next 2 weeks... im so excited that i can hardly sleep! :D

[@marchutch]

Wow that dash is lit up like a Christmas tree!

[@justin6378]

sounds a little like my 2006 R53 JCR but a little louder! I need to bypass the resonator on the exhaust! I absolutely love driving around in second gear to get the pops and crackles from the exhaust!

[@dustinhxc]

i miss mine soooo much :( beautiful car mate!

[@Slickisonrick69]

Dope car!

[@iRidetas]

Great video man, I have a r53 210hp JCW with a few tweaks. I wanted to know how you mounted the gopro for that perfect angle please! Cheers

[@portevilcheese4730]

what is the exhaust on that again?

[@tylerhilligoss]

@dustinhxc Thanks, man. Just a few more tweaks in order to fix an exhaust leak and my broken ABS sensor then this baby will be ready for some summer action! I'm hoping that I will actually be able to use my summer tires this time around... :)

[@bkollective]

i love this video

[@tylerhilligoss]

Thank you and I'm not sure. I may be selling the car in the near future--not sure if I'll part it out or not. Check back in a couple of weeks if you're still interested.

[@tylerhilligoss]

When I had it on the dyno finally it made right around 220. Keep in mind that I'm referring to WHP and not BHP (crank HP). If you put it in terms of how manufactures rate HP it would be around 245HP. In addition to that, it weighs right around 2,600LBs (I've done some weight reduc). W/P ratio (with crank HP) is 10.6LB/HP. A MS3 comes in around 12.2LB/HP. When it comes to hot hatches, it will dominate. However, it just lacks in torque, which my new ST does not! :)

[@josh65hend]

What code did the cat delete throw was it lean bank one code I have a 2003 mini s with dyno comp.tune full exhaust header cat delete alta intake and alta 15% pully just dynoed at 203whp and 171wtq im in arizona in the states great mini bro

[@tylerhilligoss]

Yep, the head blew out during the previous fall. It was a looooot of work on the garage floor to get her up and running. Broke and ABS sensor, so that is throwing a lot of the lights. Also, no cat is throwing a light. I pulled all of the codes so I know what needs to be addressed eventually, nothing too major. It's going to be a track car pretty soon as well.

[@griff3n69]

So for a 2002 s is 220hp supercharged good? RE THEY reliable? How many miles are too many? Anything to check out for if buying one?

[@precisionhonda4384]

Swolenator 220hp is pretty damn good considering these come stock with like 180 ish. Purchased one with 98k miles and runs perfect. These cars require a good amount of maintenance at high miles(obviously) but if you take care of it the car should last a while. If you beat on it then don’t be surprised if it doesn’t last.

[@josh65hend]

Are you talking about that L shape.adapter.for.the o2 that one doesnt work for my car do you know your 0-60'or 1/4 mile time

[@tylerhilligoss]

Hey there, it's been a while so I'm not 100% sure but I believe it was throwing a code that said the car was running rich. This was merely due to the fact that the cat was gone and the special O2 sensor adapter hadn't come in yet (which only sort of works). I don't drive this car anymore; I miss the noise. :)

[@bioluminescent1344]

Nice!

[@brileyboi]

All of that work for only 210? I was thinking about buying one but I'm kinda thinking twice...what do you think?

[@dragonslayer1483]

woa i like the black tacho and speedo! is that a stock option??

[@SteelStrex]

Have you painted your speedo or is it stock black. Mine's is gray and it would look gorgeous black like yours

[@tylerhilligoss]

Steel Strex It's aftermarket but I no longer remember where I got it. I believe I mention the name elsewhere in the comments if you want to go digging. 😄

[@SteelStrex]

Alright ! Thank you

[@pragmadev]

NICE! Is it a GP?

[@9625jojo]

What kind of exhaust do u have on the car...

[@tylerhilligoss]

Alta Catback, OBX headers, and the head is ported/polished.

[@jesseb7022]

how difficult was porting and polishing the heads?

[@tylerhilligoss]

Purchased the head already ported and polished. So not hard at all. :)

[@tylerhilligoss]

Yes that adapter sounds correct. I'm not sure of the 0-60 or 1/4. Since the Mini is FWD I really couldn't care less about those numbers--hah. Sorry.

[@tylerhilligoss]

Edit: when on the dyno it was running a good AFR.

[@missholly011]

hey dude nice mini, I have a 2005 mcs with 16%, obx mani, gp intercooler, cai and ss exhaust. Now If i take my head of and get it P&P and exhaust and inlet intakes larger and fit 380 injectors will I have to get it mapped straight away? or will the car throw a hissy fit with the increased airflow and bigger injectors? Dam your car pulls nicley!

[@tylerhilligoss]

Thanks! I sold her a year ago, kind of a bitter-sweet departure! You'd be fine for a little while but you'll be running pretty rich. Getting a tune once you get the injectors in would be a good idea. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@1anre]

+Tyler Hilligoss sold her to get what?

[@tylerhilligoss]

+Lanre Oladejo I have a 2012 e92 M3 now. :)

[@1anre]

Have to pick between an R53 Cooper S & an E46 330ci for daily driving. Which one would you pick & why

[@tylerhilligoss]

Two cars very hard to choose between. I've never driven an e46 330 though so I don't think I'd be a fair judge. I did love my Mini though. :)

[@1anre]

Tyler Hilligoss I picked an e46 323ci + a 2.8l engine swap.

[@primoperez805]

The e46 is way more comfortable than the cooper. I had a 2001 323Ci then got a 2004 mini S. The mini is funner to drive since its manual and is quicker in a sprint but much more road noise in the cabin. The mini is also much better on gas, 32 mpg combined and 42 mpg on the highway cruising at 65mph but the suspension is stiff and you feel all the bumps on the road.

[@LewibooitheWaffle]

Jesus Perez what the hell did you do to get 42mpg🤣

[@kdogg2915]

I have an 03 cooper s standard how do i get it to 200+ bhp thanks

[@iamburko]

Scott Gratton 17% Pulley and an uprated intercooler is going to get you there or thereabouts for around £600. After that its exhaust/manifold, cams/injectors for another £1000 to take you even further.

[@kdogg2915]

@@iamburko cheers pal thanks for reply

[@equaliser2265]

Yes I have Alta 17% reduced pulley, Airtec intercooler, colder NGK plugs, and catback magna flow exhaust. It's around 210hp, as far as you need to go unless you want track days and races...

[@mudslider20]

Zoinks...Like...Hey Scoob!

[@jimmothyywins]

Did you buy the car with the black faced gauges or did you get new face plates/vinyl wraps for them?

[@tylerhilligoss]

Bought them but I don't recall where as it was a while ago. Really liked how they ended up looking though. Very GP-esque.

[@LukeHkeik]

Tyler Hilligoss Was it hard to install?

[@tylerhilligoss]

***** Not especially. Hardest part was just getting it to all line up. Sorry for the late reply, I didn't see your comment.

[@LukeHkeik]

All good. Thinking of doing it to my car. Sick of the white.

[@iraklishalamberidze8395]

where can i find that knob? :)

[@tylerhilligoss]

Whalen shift machine

[@555jaybo]

The one driving? I mean who the fuck wears driving gloves?

[@itssambro1]

what clutch/flywheel are you running?

[@tylerhilligoss]

Sorry but I don't recall the brand of clutch I purchased. Spec or something like that? Stage II street performance clutch I believe. Stock flywheel. Didn't have the money to drop on it when I had it all out otherwise I would have upgraded that as well.

[@itssambro1]

Thanks for the reply man! I think I found it.. Has it held up? Any slipping?

[@tylerhilligoss]

Sam No problem. It held up fine but I sold the car last fall. Didn't have any issues with slipping.

[@itssambro1]

Okay man thanks.

[@mattclose1439]

what gauges?

[@tylerhilligoss]

If you're referring to the boost gauge I honestly do not remember. The tac and RPM black were purchased and used to replace the stock silver ones (just the liner itself not the whole gauge). Can't remember who it was that sold them. Mini Madness maybe?

[@dustinhxc]

@spiraO7 :) sweet

[@ch3mR3]

sounds exactly like my Cooper S too

[@justin6378]

Denn Santiago mine's a 2006 R53 JCW and it also sounds like this but a little quieter!

[@josh65hend]

You dont have any parts.for.sale.from.your.mini do you and your car sounds great

[@tylerhilligoss]

Nope! It's a 2003 Mini Cooper S. I'd love to have a GP, though!

[@tylerhilligoss]

As far as buying goes, I have mixed feelings. The stock mini is not incredibly fast, though the JCW package helps a lot. I originally liked the Mini for the "fun" factor and because it has such a great culture. However, that has been stomped on now that everyone and their grandmother owns a Mini. The JCW is also fairly expensive but the build quality is solid. Personally, I'm in love with my Focus ST. I'd recommend test driving a Mini, Mazdaspeed3 and a ST. Maybe a GTI/WRX if you have the time.

[@anthonyprevite6805]

check out my JCW 05 cooper s.. youll like the ehaust portion hahah vid on my channel

[@nortiusraskalius1]

Sexy 🧤 gloves

[@tylerhilligoss]

You jelly, bro?

[@equaliser2265]

Get your hair cut.