How easy is it to supercharge a Mini?

[Scrooloose]

I've had my Mini a few weeks now and I'd like a tiny bit more power.

How easy are they to supercharge?

I've noticed a kit that you can buy for about £1100, but there are several superchargers from new minis on ebay for about £150 and I was wondering if there's any way to attach one to an original Mini lump?

Answers on a postcard....

[Scrooloose]

FWDRacer said:

The development of the Cooper S Eaton M45 Blower was the single finest thing BMW did on behalf of the original Mini owner.

Plenty of conversions available - pays your money and takes your choice!

Could you point me in the right direction please?

[Scrooloose]

Wise words.

I just fancied having a supercharged car again and thought that if the bits were readily available it might be a reasonably easy way to make the Mini a tad faster....

The mods list as follows:

1330cc (+0.060" overbore)
Stage 3 cylinder head
Kent 266 fast road cam
1 3/4" HIF carb
K&N filter
Stage 1 exhaust & manifolds
Electronic ignition distributor
3.44:1 final drive
Fast road clutch.
Spax 28 point adjustable shocks.
Rear roll cage
Bucket seats
3 point harnesses

How could I improve it further without an engine transplant?


BTW - I've got a TVR Cerbera and a GSXR750 for the high speed stuff, just looking to get the Mini to 60 a bit quicker really.....