NEW IMPROVED VIDEO – Mechanic’s eye view of installing performance pulley, belt, tensioner and plugs. Buy the pulley here:
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Yes, these are the right plugs for colder range. Ignore non-compatibility warning.
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Click here to see the old version of this job:
This work is done by raising the engine until we have access to the supercharger shaft, and then using a special pulley puller to pull the old pulley off the shaft. Don’t forget to change your spark plugs to cooler running plugs as well, and install a shorter belt.
A 15%, 16% or 17% supercharger on an otherwise stock R53 MINI will deliver ~15HP-20HP performance increase.
See the old version of this video here:
Be sure to check out my channel and some of my other mechanics eye view videos:
Clutch replacement
Engine swap:
Brakes:
Coilover install
Performing R50 and R53 MINI repairs in the Seattle area since 2010. 
Send me an email at kurt (AT) HAMMONDJP dot COM if I can be of any assistance.
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Post time: Jun-03-2017