Here’s the Secret to Building a BULLETPROOF 600+ HP Mini Cooper (PART 1)

Welcome back to the RPM Power garage! After driving his 405whp Mini Paceman JCW test mule once again just a couple weeks ago (video link below), Lorenzo was certain it was crucial to pull back the curtain a bit more to show you some of the secrets behind his 600+ HP Mini builds. Enjoy.
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0:00 Intro
1:50 OEM Strengths and Weaknesses
6:35 FUEL: Port + Direct Injection + Methanol
11:50 Direct Injection Limits
14:20 E30/E40 vs. Full E85
15:19 AIR: Intake and Cylinder Head
22:20 Outro - Big Turbo Lessons
The Last Circuit.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Little bit of a different video for you guys today. It's tough sometimes to comprehend what it takes to build a 1.6L engine that makes 520whp, so today we're just going to nerd out with Lorenzo at RPM Power :D

[@sometimes_sideways336]

Talking about how the factory crank is forged and has plenty of potential makes me feel bad that I turned my old N14 crank and flywheel into a side table for my living room 😂

[@rambow70]

Maybe I misheard, but at 3:35 that looks cast?

[@dylan4972]

​@@rambow70it's not forged, he said saves you looking for a forged crank. So you are correct.

[@OrcinusLaryngologist]

Pics?

[@veejay120793]

@@rambow70it’s forged the parting line is wide.If you look very closely it looks like there’s 2 lines.

[@kreevey33]

For the community... we appreciate you sir

[@n3er0o]

Super cool shop and very knowledgeable owner. I wish I lived somewhat close by to let them work on my R58 MCS.

[@AndreaArd]

Absolutely love this vid. Lorenzo @ RPM is the undisputed Guru of modern Mini's. Unbelievable passion, attention to detail and superior technical knowledge can be perceived from every single word he says. Keep it up mate! Your work and efforts are greatly appreciated and inspiring!

[@Matthew727h3b3h]

It's nice to see MINI's getting some love

[@Hollywood365ful]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I am very interested hearing more about the N18 motor build. I would like to get info on the shops that you trust to get things in motion for a build if possible. 🤙🏼

[@098cpt]

very informative, thank you. Funny enough, yesterday I got the WMI kit for my car, and the main reason why I didn't get PI is the cost VS mileage. I'm doing about 2600mile/year on my summer car, and PI kit used is simply non-existing and new only few option @ 4-6x the price. WMI there's a ton of used item, and tons of new option (jb, snow, aem or even Bosphorus Innovations, probably the cheapest one). I totally agree this is way more maintenance, and probably less effective, but the risk I take on a old car, where most people want power for less money. Also you can do your own mix, I use a gallon of pure methanol (branded as heavy equipment defroster) for 7$ and radiator water for 3$ a gallon for a 50/50 mix of 2 gallon.

[@NetherPrime]

good video, may be different but i like it.

[@user-cv8zo8cn8d]

This Is A Good Man . Good Words Poster

[@320icar]

Fantastic video! Love the more technical side of things ❤

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Glad you liked it.

[@harth05]

That livery is so damn nice man. I thought stickers were only cool in the 2000s when fast and furious came out but your car looks so good.

[@nswgb69]

Excellent.

[@blindexposureproductions4821]

just wow. exactly what ive been looking for.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Glad we could help!

[@Atsah]

Loved this video! Can’t wait for part 2, always down to nerd out over engines :)

[@surreaLinnovatioN]

K20 swap, got you 😆 I love German motors but sometimes they optimize or leave so much on the table that it's not worth re-engineering

[@patricksweazey9810]

really good info, well done

[@lamboferruccio]

Fantastic information here thank you!

[@alsn126]

oh man, great build. I wish there is a 600+ build with the 3rd gen. havent seen any. yet.

[@_IMNNO]

I’ve been waiting for this vid. 👍

[@Luicovarrubias]

RPM power & Lorenzo thanks a lot for all your hard work and your support to all the mini owners. I do have a 2011 cooper S and I have a couple of problems the smoke at idle and burning oil I do replace the oem oil cooler for an aftermarket with the remote repositioning cooler and I’m just cleaning up all the radiator and water supply from oil on the previous oil cooler failure what did you recommend to make it reliable and please if you have the parts please send me a message I’ll really appreciate thanks again.

[@onray4641]

That freeze plug thing you were talking about took out my N14... I was driving on the high way, suddenly a massive explosion. Black smoke behind me everywhere. The freeze plug came loose and caused the engine to lock up. Connecting rod snapped half way because piston locked up. Bye bye engine :o

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Holy.. :O Sounds terrifying.

[@enosmn]

wow. what an informative video.

[@rosst.2565]

Yes! a mini update, very underated car, 200 hp feels fast in this thing. Is he located in Canada? More info on your shop please 🙏. Thanks for explaining the methanol situation, i was thinking i would eventually have to go with it for my n18. Also the freeze plug is a scary thing 😳. Good information

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Yeah, 300-350 whp is the sweet spot for the FWD minis for daily driving.. at least for what I would use them for. :D. RPMPowered.com is where you can find more! Links are in the description. You could also try reaching out on Instagram if you have any questions.

[@its.octavian]

This was so satisfying to watch! The attention to detail and pure engineering approach to make this platform as bulletproof as possible is evident ! I have an R53 but this video is convincing me to sell it and buy an R56 platform with the turbo that I can bring to this shop and have turned !! @RoadsUntraveled

[@driftmate4871]

I don't like Mini Coopers, but the narration, knowledge and video quality are great, thanks guys! It's nice to learn something more, now I would like to drive 400+ HP Mini

[@tristenmueller9160]

How about the secret to building a bulletproof STOCK mini Cooper S lmao

[@bjsmithart]

This makes me miss my R53 so much. I’m curious about how you put all that power to the ground. I had pretty tame mods like exhaust, intake, & tune… I’d have to turn off traction control just to pull out into traffic or else it would kill the power and leave me hanging out there when the tires loose traction.

[@ahmadhuzaifahahmadfauzi]

Hey im trynna get similar figure with my f30 1.6, does it somewhat applicable to a n13 too?

[@ryanmattson1735]

Been running methanol for years and I've never ever had any in cabin vapors bother me and defiantly never had my eyes burn.

[@diablocustomschoker2058]

Hi can you toldme please the specification for the camshafts please 🤔⁉️

[@johnfurey3593]

Fuel pump can deliever alot more power than 270. From a bmw engineer.

[@ScooterTube25]

N14 has a oilpump solonoid to

[@jonny4036]

I always just buy Toyota's because of reliability. Are there solutions to make Mini's or other vehicles reliable as well? Are there good resources for them online if there are?

[@johnfurey3593]

Bmw engines are reliable. Hence why Toyota use bmw engines 🙈🙈🙉🙉🙊🙊

[@minicoopedup5016]

Where is your shop? How do I get you to upgrade my mini?

[@minicoopedup5016]

I have 3 mini cooper s's one is just for parts ,really interested in an upgrade. thanks

[@justincharlebois]

easy way to spend 20k

[@fastcoffee9878]

Dont ever by a big RV...😮

[@omittuch1]

Way too much power for front wheel drive.

[@babylon5mh]

They have a damn nerve to call these hairdresser's cars a Mini. It may have the Mini name, but that's it......... its nothing more than BMW garbage that encases the usual piece of arrogant meat that usually drive BMW

[@johnfurey3593]

Never drove one then..bmw make some of the best drivers cars period

[@itstim8690]

Yet here you are 😥

[@anangelshero0410]

This video makes me want to buy an engine and bullet proof it specifically for the R400 engine mgmt. system. It seems like I'd need to swap my n14 with an n18 though.