Mini Cooper S R53 Ripping Around with Procharged 5.0 Mustang (+ Racing)

1994 Mustang:
-Rebuilt 5.0
-Procharger P1SC kit
-3.73's
-Shorty headers
-H pipe with Flowmaster mufflers
-MSD ignition
-Intake manifolds
-Street radials with skinny's
-Untuned
2005 R53:
-Alta intake
-WMW 15% pulley
-Megan Racing header
-Filthy Habits exhaust

[@parkerjacobs4493]

For a procharged 5.0 that is not pulling that mini as fast as I would expect. Your car must be fast as hell. Great video.

[@joerobertson7047]

1994 5.0... completly different from the 2017 coyote 5.0's

[@ronaldmorrison6013]

You could also see it was smoking from the left exhaust Bank. Maybe a tired engine?

[@INumba1Stunna]

Love the camera angle and the quality of your videos. Mini is dope btw

[@MikeBaker___]

Thanks man

[@LewReviews]

I love doing this in my mini find someone who is clearly out for a play and follow them overtaken if safe obviously and have a bit of fun.

[@thomastrotta7859]

I just bought a 2005 MINI Cooper S today!!!

[@truckman041]

Very nice! Drive a 2013 supprised how responsive the throttle was :)

[@thomastrotta7859]

+Badger emergency responses I was suprised by my cars throttle responce considering it has an electric throttle body. There is literally no delay when you step on it.

[@truckman041]

They are great cars and I love how they sound

[@huffhuff4110]

I have an 03 S with some mods. Fun car to drive. Starter took a shit yesterday tho. =/ oh well!

[@ronaldmorrison6013]

Wicked fun and quick ta boot!!👍🏽👍🏽

[@kamsainikamaludin7181]

I simply loved it, you can't hear the supercharged whining anymore. The set up is just awesome.

[@1anre]

So cool, the way you simply attached the steering wheel

[@ZoneTelevision]

R53's bringing a whole new worrld albeit 10 years later too.

[@charlesbrown9082]

Love the MINI & those aftermarket pops & bangs. The camera angle was great to. Mini love✌

[@betoski]

sounds amazing. Love the shifter

[@daavee03]

Your R53 is rapid! Didn't do bad against something with 4 more cylinders and a supercharger! :)

[@SuperBoris1976]

daavee03 the mini had a supercharger and is a lot lighter

[@ramiroarizmendi9246]

SuperBoris1976 it’s pushing under 200hp lmao I drive one and they are fast

[@gfamily8095]

Love this video 💯💯💯🙌

[@NomusTube]

Love the way you indicate. You do it properly. Enjoy the ride, mate :)

[@dontreplykillyourself8816]

I was ripping around in mine the other day thinking, you know your car is using fuel efficiently when it's exploding in the exhaust whenever you're off the throttle.

[@drunkandsober5193]

+dontreplykillyourself well it's actually chopping the throttle and creating a poor air/fuel ratio when hopping off the gas. Basically the injectors keep spraying a bit as if it were getting 100% air when it really is getting much less, so it runs really rich for a moment. Then when the unburnt fuel hits the header or cat it burns rapidly creating that popping noise.

[@michaelzaiser7366]

Go Mini!

[@brutalgamez2758]

0:26 Realized the screen was wabbling and got freaked thought i was high as f lol

[@supercooled]

lol fucking stoner.

[@jaidenjohnson4278]

Ive had one of fucking stones before when you start skitsing out over nothing haha. Or the one where you could imagine your on a boat and then you fell like your on a boat fucking love it

[@silvxstri]

Mini seems like a nice cruising car. Too bad those SN95 mustangs are slow as hell even with boost.

[@supercooled]

Which means the Mini was dog shit slow? lol I love them too which is why I'm on here. I wished they were quick though. I'm actually thinking about a new Mini S.

[@CarsandtheirParts]

+supercooled they are quick? This is comparing 5 litres to a 1.6

[@backseatcovers]

Sounds like a lot of fun! 😁😁

[@fletchermusician3365]

WHAT APP!!!!! then some top driving!!! LUV THAT SHIT!!! :-)

[@minimanadam]

I almost traded my built R53 for a mustang almost exactly like that one, same mods an all Lol the Stang driver seriously sounds exactly like me. Even when he says , I'm gonna launch through the intersection ..lol haha

[@PropellerMan1]

We can remove the airbag from a car that came with it ?! Pretty nice setup ! Like that sound for sure !

[@MikeBaker___]

Yes you can, but check your local laws!

[@dontreplykillyourself8816]

SVC I bet it's pretty nice when you're about 270 degrees into your first roll

[@unmea69l8er]

I'd get the wobbly bottom half sorted out if I were you.

[@pigsmellfrommecca]

Really nice sounding R53

[@MikeBaker___]

Thanks man

[@pigsmellfrommecca]

I have a 2006 JCW, BUT your Mini sounds a bit louder LOL

[@tileslasher]

I can take the stang with the 396 stroked with d-1 procharger, I know he's got the procharger with that sound I know it well👍👍 but only the f-1 has been able to take my d-1 awesome video man

[@NathDiiaz]

i love this video thanks, im gonna buy a r53

[@Leafh0use]

keep up the vids man love watching them!

[@hendal116]

1.6 vs 5.0 wooww that mini is fast

[@jimmyqballs]

You missed your turn signal at 4:04, 6:06 and 9:40 lol! Cool video though, car kept up with the Mustang surprisingly well

[@burlyheads]

+jimmyqballs If no one is there to care about a turn signal, why waste the effort to turn it on?

[@scottbrixey6284]

+Burly Heads it's a good habit to get into so you do it while in traffic...

[@revolutions88]

Awesome video!

[@princeoreratile9278]

Plz post more videos like I really want his setup! I’m from South Africa so there’s no way we can meet so plz help me out

[@iRidetas]

Great car man, have a r53 JCW can I ask where and how you have the camera mounted please! It's a great angle!

[@MikeBaker___]

Thanks man! I have a rear cage in my car and the GoPro is mounted on the harness bar. Before I had a cage/fixed backs, I used a headrest mount for a different camera and just slapped a sticky mount onto it.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks man that's great, having no cage I might go the head rest mounts to get that awesome angle cheers! Take care

[@jakeellison7980]

hey man where did you get that steering wheel? and what brand? awesome video digging your set up been looking to run aftermarket quick release for my car but only seeing nrg wheels and not too interested in those.

[@MikeBaker___]

The steering wheel is just an eBay 350mm flat suede wheel. Not the most rigid thing in the world but it works great and was worth every penny. The quick release is a Sparco knock off and has a bit of play in it. The actual Sparco unit is over $300 and the knock off is $25 so you get your pros with your cons.

[@jakeellison7980]

Right on man thanks for the info and reply I'll look more into it building daily yet track r53 right now getting ideas from around thanks again

[@FlyingGentile]

Hey ahhhh don't you dare get ride of the red. Further more thanks for the upload So what's the next vehicle in the long run going to be, any idea's? It would be nice if you could comfortably keep up with your buddy lol.

[@MikeBaker___]

Making the Mini comfortably able to keep up with my buddy would be the next plan haha. I also have an EF Civic hatch that needs a build. I don't necessarily have a next vehicle in mind as I still have plans for my current cars, but I do have a lengthy list in my head...

[@FlyingGentile]

Sweeeet 👍 happy popping

[@xshockwaveamg4451]

+Mike Baker next time take him to the canyons that is the mini cooper play ground

[@freqenc]

Don't care. Love my 05 R53. Zippy, gets me there quick, no chicks attached.

[@tarmac1697]

Clicked on this because I thought there was mini driving around with a V 8

[@drunkandsober5193]

Just wondering. Is that a 4/5 point harness? If so make sure you have a roll bar or cage in it. A 4+ point harness without one doesn't let the seat fold like a standard seat belt. So in a rollover you end up crushing your spine and all things above it. Looks like a fun ride though!

[@MikeBaker___]

I have a custom 4pt half cage with an X and proper harness bar height. Regardless, 4 point harnesses scare me even with ASM!

[@drunkandsober5193]

Ah couldn't see it in frame, and see so many people run those harnesses without any bar at all.

[@MikeBaker___]

Yeah man, super dangerous. I also see a lot of properly mounted harnesses at dangerous angles. Not good.

[@drunkandsober5193]

What always gets me is the full caged and harnessed cars on the street. You know the ones. The cage is about 2 inches from the drivers head, no helmet of course. Not sure what they think is going to happen during a minor accident, but it ends in zombie food buffet.

[@ericcampbell1091]

How do you like your valentine one. I just purchased one and love it so far.

[@MikeBaker___]

I've been loving mine. I leave it on Logic mode and it seems to work well in my area. It has definitely saved me a few times...

[@ericcampbell1091]

I have found that the Logic mode in the little L works best for me on my uh, little travels :)

[@120506torque]

Lol dude y u lying to whoever's in the stang I'll take it back if he wasnt getting on it full throttle but not that fast from what I see anyway nice video love how ur cooper sound

[@schweppie]

Were you running the stock intercooler during the vid? Any temps issues? I'm considering a bigger ic having a 17%

[@MikeBaker___]

Yes stock intercooler but no temp issues. It's probably worth upgrading to a larger one but so far mine has been fine.

[@schweppie]

Thanks for your reply! No supercharger issues after all the years running a reduction pulley either? Mine got serviced when installing the 17%, 90k miles, little scared for the SC's longterm future.

[@TheWheelLifeChad]

what steering wheel and hub setup are you rockin' in this video?

[@MikeBaker___]

+MrSXys WildRide It's an OMP steering hub and a knock off 350mm flat suede wheel. I ditched the steering wheel shortly after this video for an OMP deep dish 350mm suede wheel.

[@zombieslothcrapped]

hey mike nice driving, i have a 05 mcs and my shifter is very stiff, i think it needs transmission fluid but ive read its a common problem. have you had this problem?

[@cameronnugent854]

ive had that issue too! anyone know how to fix it?

[@MikeBaker___]

I can't say I have, both of my r53 shifters have felt very nice. I have the cravenspeed shifter on there now with no issues.

[@kamsainikamaludin7181]

@@MikeBaker___ You seem to have an answers throw out for each an every questions thrown in. That's really awesome, I really love your car great sound and a real pocket rocket. If I own one definitely going to copy yours. Have a great day Mike.

[@TwoInfinityAndBeyond]

Is it me or that Stang looks lopsided?

[@LewReviews]

Funny thing is mate if you where driving against that car in the video on the streets of England where the r53 mini was designed for you would destroy him we have like hardly any roads that stay straight unless it's a motorway all are roads are windy narrow and you can leave any big powerful car in the dust well any poor handling big cars I left bmw family saloon cars for dead audi as well not the s or RS version but the normal ones and there 5x the price of the mini the r53 on the roads where I live especially in the middle of nowhere all countryside roads there is very few people who can keep up if you drive this car right get the suspension set up correctly and get amazing tyres and lightweight wheels it's honestly next to unrivalled in the corners.

[@Shredzilla100]

is this the OMP quick release thats like $300??

[@SuperBoris1976]

Have you reduced the pully etc buddy? And where's the whine my supercharger is loud

[@MikeBaker___]

SuperBoris1976 Yes I have. My full mod list is on Wheelwell.com if you're interested. The exhaust is very loud and drones out the supercharger whine. It is more noticeable in person but on camera it kind of gets lost.

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

Seems like a really rough ride for factor suspension. And what's up with all the dash lights on?

[@MikeBaker___]

Kevin Willcuts It has full suspension (coilovers, control arms, sway bar, poly bushings, etc). Dash lights are on for no airbag/seatbelt due to aftermarket wheel and harnesses. Engine light is on due to being fully catless.

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

Mike Baker Pretty impressive! Any way to get a Mini dealership to block or trick those sensors from coding out?

[@MikeBaker___]

Kevin Willcuts I actually had it cleared up for a little while by using a Vibrant O2 simulator. That worked well enough to pass inspection but the light did come back on eventually. As far as I know it can't be permanently cleared.

[@joshuavessey3083]

What exhaust are you running on that and mods??

[@MikeBaker___]

Most of the go fast mods are posted in the description but you can check out my full build list on wheelwell.com. The exhaust is a fully catless 2.5" Filthy Habits.

[@joshuavessey3083]

+Mike Baker cheers mate

[@mzvarik]

+1 for the race :P

[@xGaBriGaPsHD]

Missed you ;)

[@aminshabestari6690]

love your videos!! i bought exactly same mini you had before this red one . same colour and options . how can you resist without that big sunroof and options??? :/

[@MikeBaker___]

I loved having the sunroof in my old car but it was easy to get used to a full roof. I prefer it now that the car has turned into a bit of a racecar haha

[@1anre]

+Mike Baker wow!! I noticed the roof missing too. What prompted you to sell your old mini ?

[@MikeBaker___]

It was actually totaled in an accident when a friend of mine was driving it. I have a video of the carnage somewhere on my channel!

[@griff3n69]

Are those radar things legal now? Do they even work in all states?

[@MikeBaker___]

The legality depends on the state. They work the same everywhere in that it detects radar signals. If you're in a state where they use often use laser then it may not be as useful but where I am this thing is a life saver.

[@user-fk8el7kx4o]

nice sound! do you have lightened flywheel or shorter gears?

[@MikeBaker___]

Nope, stock clutch and stock (facelift) gearing. It is very short though.

[@user-fk8el7kx4o]

Mike Baker indeed its very short! whats your opinion about cooper s R56? in comparison with r53.

[@MikeBaker___]

Νίκος Καββαλος I have always liked how much smaller and more raw the R53 is. The supercharged power band is really nice as well.

[@rabity]

you dont have a horn? how do you warn dangerous drivers that will almost hit you?

[@femmefataleracer]

izwabbit loud exhausts save lives.

[@xander4644]

That mustang needs a suspension upgrade haha

[@halpayne612]

Now that Stang didn't have a Coyote did it.LOL

[@princeoreratile9278]

Is it heavy on gas if it keeps on popping

[@KillThatJewS1MC]

Prince ORERATILE mine was doing 25 mpg..... and that’s me driving efficiently lol I sold it and got a 330ci (kept the mini for almost 2 years ) the 330ci gets me 30mpg

[@Lincolnator721]

@@KillThatJewS1MC MAYBE 30 highway. Not average. Lol.

[@griff3n69]

How much hp was each car? Is 220hp good for a 2002mini s?

[@MikeBaker___]

We're not really sure how much power the mustang is making as it has yet to be on the dyno. Yes, 220whp is a decent number for an R53.

[@Robsen123456789]

no corners in the usa?

[@MikeBaker___]

Mustangs on slicks and skinnys tend to stay away from the corners haha.

[@Rusiputki]

+Robsen123456789 All their roads look like Hashtags #

[@rafaelrandom500]

@@Rusiputki lol

[@gaigecrabtree8488]

what did you do to the exaughst? I have a 2009 jcw

[@MikeBaker___]

Catless Megan header, Filthy Habits test pipe, Filthy Habits 2.5" exhaust.

[@THEPRINCEKONSTANTINE]

6:14 theres nothing in it, you need 4% crank pulley, meth, retune and downshift to 2nd :)

[@thomastrotta7859]

How easy is it to install the cravenspeed short shifter? And do you like it better than the stock shifter?

[@MikeBaker___]

The install wasn't bad, the only tough part was getting the dust cover to fit. It needs to be dremeled a bit. It feels great and I like it much more than the stock shifter

[@thomastrotta7859]

Thanks! And when you dremel the dust cover, did you have to add on a cover that's an inch long so the shifter would clear it? Or did you just cut a hole into the dust cover? Thinking about getting a cravenspeed short shifter in a few weeks, gotta find a knob for it though.

[@MikeBaker___]

I just cut out the original dust cover to fit the new shifter. No new covers needed. Search on eBay for a shift knob. There are some nice ones for cheap. The Cravenspeed shifter uses a universal thread pattern. M1.25x80 I believe.

[@thomastrotta7859]

Thanks Mike! And I think it's M12x 1.25. I'll check ebay. I'm just looking for a simple round white knob.

[@thomastrotta7859]

Well, I got my cravenspeed short shifter installed with the shift well cover. Took about 5 hours considering my exhaust bolts are sieze. And when I put it all back together, the exhaust or heat sheild is in the way so it won't go to the shortest throw, but it's still pretty short.

[@creapyXturtle]

Hey I have a 2002 Mini Cooper s(90,000 miles) and I'm pretty sure it has not been upgraded and I wanted to know if anybody knew some pretty cheap upgrades for it as I am on a small budget, thanks!

[@joecrosa]

Catless straight pipe cold air intake ebay steering wheel and harness. I'd say spend most of your money on good wheels and tires and maybe a tune. That what I'd do.

[@creapyXturtle]

+Joe Crosa thanks!

[@thomastrotta7859]

+Santi Peralta no, get a reduction pulley, that's where you'll get the most hp for your buck. Check wmw or detroit tuned.

[@chadmorin4633]

JB+ ecu and a good cold air intake from K&N preferably AEM (better) and a bola exhaust. You will have a brand new car fro under $800. If your budget is half go with the JB+ and a slip in AEM take filter. You will thank me. Also, these modes are actually not harmful to your engine and won't compromise your engine life.

[@joerobertson7047]

Alta pulley's only run 100 bucks.

[@Dabber422]

I would bet the mustang has spray the way it smoked the last run.

[@z203_sti]

What shifter are you usin?

[@MikeBaker___]

Cravenspeed shifter with their shift well cover.

[@jozeluixjozeluix]

What cars have you beaten with those mods?

[@MikeBaker___]

+JosephCorleone I haven't raced a ton of vehicles with this set up but from what I can remember off of the top of my head: MKV GLI (stock) before I had a header/decat. 2003 Ford Powerstroke with intake, straight turbo back exhaust, and programmer. 2015 HEMI Ram 1500 (stock).

[@upshiftclutchups665]

Mike Baker was the 03 powerstroke a 6.0 or a 7.3?

[@1anre]

A 2005 Mini Cooper S or a 2003 pre-facelift BMW E46 330ci coupè for daily driving & why?

[@mrackelito1]

+Lanre Oladejo 330ci, more comfortable, the Cooper S is very stiff. And in my opinion, the 330ci looks alot better

[@badgeftw4520]

+Lanre Oladejo mini cooper s 03. they are just more fun tbh.

[@1985Heritage]

+Lanre Oladejo BMW for men Mini cooper S for strong women :) I had both anyway and if u looking for comfort and space then get the Bimmer

[@Rusiputki]

+Lanre Oladejo Because RWD, that's why

[@badgeftw4520]

HenryMania because minis are better, thats why

[@princeoreratile9278]

Really need to know

[@sleepercell9926]

SO how long did the mini's shitty tritec engine last before the head gasket blew and timing chain fucked up?

[@MikeBaker___]

Sleeper Cell you're probably thinking of the R56 engine, which was garbage. R53's have the W11 motor which is pretty stout.

[@sleepercell9926]

Yep, thats the engine I have in mine. I'm having my second head gasket fitted right now. If it blows again im scrapping the car for good. Great car. worst nightmare of an engine.

[@MikeBaker___]

Sleeper Cell Yeah, I've always been turned off of R56's for that reason. I've had good luck with both of my R53's thankfully!

[@sleepercell9926]

No mine is the R53, its a dark metallic grey one. If it causes me any more problems i'm getting a Mk5 Golf GTI

[@princeoreratile9278]

Hi bro what’s ur remap

[@MikeBaker___]

Prince ORERATILE This is a stock tune, although I have bytetronik now

[@joeyp6704]

Sound like a VTEC lol

[@danesabo13]

what exhaust do you have for it?

[@MikeBaker___]

It's a custom Filthy Habits exhaust.

[@danesabo13]

It sounds so good I'm in the process of straight piping mine

[@MikeBaker___]

+Dane Sabo If you like having a loud exhaust then you'll love the straight pipe.

[@danesabo13]

+Mike Baker I like the loud exhaust but I am looking forward to the loud pops more

[@walsheian]

And your visions doesn't? Stick it on the back window using the rear cigarette lighter in the boot

[@MikeBaker___]

It is not in my line of sight. Placing it in the rear window would affect the functionality tremendously.

[@blackxthink]

walsheian are you still crying about this ? seriously ?

[@jaidenjohnson4278]

It was better when Morris owned them now they are owned by BMW so it went from British to german

[@michaelking42]

Just take it to a track.

[@86250r]

What a waste putting on a p1 and not even tuning it. So much hp he's missing out on.

[@MikeBaker___]

86250r It will certainly be tuned soon and it really needs it. This video was taken shortly after he got the car running/on the road.

[@walsheian]

How stupid placing that in the middle of the windscreen

[@MikeBaker___]

That is where it is supposed to be placed.....The sensors need to be unobstructed in the front and rear.

[@josevillegas9618]

poor mini got smoked the first time

[@truckman041]

5l vs 1.6t

[@raheemtyb]

i would’ve smoked em with my mini your launch was terrible

[@Bo12346hhgfgdg]

mini owner to mustang : "its so fast!" News flash- your car is in the honda civic category, your not fast. lol

[@artisjones3478]

Obviously doesn't know about minis lol

[@Lincolnator721]

Nice fart can. It makes my ears bleed.

[@MikeBaker___]

Prove it