I Finished My First Successful Manual Swap | Time Attack MINI Cooper Ep. #2
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- After lots of research and planning, I finally pulled off my first manual transmission swap on this first gen MINI. Now that the CVT is out of the way, the car runs and drives like a dream. There will be lots of go fast bits on the way to make content with in the future, so stay tuned as I turn this ratty little eco-box into a dedicated track weapon.
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Manual swaps are one of those things I've always told myself I would never attempt, good on you and your skills to see through to completion 👍
🙌🏻 Thank you, it was a really daunting idea but it made sense and all fell together with research. Really stoked to be driving it.
On the first generation Mini the S model and the a Automatic use the same starter. The part number I used on my Getrag 6 speed transmission swap was 17854
Mini be like: I am smol BMW
It do sound like a baby bimmer
Damn, I can't wait to do this! This was going to be my first mod, but the previous mechanic's work didn't allow that to happen lol. I'm still rolling a reverse-less midland 5, with gearing that mimics a slipping clutch lol. Hopefully, I'll be able to do this next year. I'm so ready to have a 2nd gear worth a damn.
Especially with undersized tires and facelift gearbox, the shorter gearing is a lot of fun for such a low powered car.
Love your happy face and enthusiasm when completing a successful job !!! I am in the process of putting a Cooper S GETRAG BKD gearbox (no uplift) to my R50 and I have seen there is a conversion kit.. would you happen to know a list of parts required. Thanks
Dr. Collin is that you bringing Frankenstein to life 💪🏾🧬
It Is I, and it’s ALIVE
Videos are very inspirational. I want to do with my car too.
You absolutely should. I’ll take a manual over an auto every time.
Loved the video, as usual! Just wondering - Do you feel kind of like a car surgeon?
That is exactly what I am
Hey I just got a 04 mini 1.6 not supercharged, yes it has a beautiful CVT, watch ur video , n I think I going to try to do the swap , can you send me a list of the swap items you used . Please . And thank you.
Hi Collin. I know this is a year-old video, but hoping you still see comments here. I have officially purchased all the parts for an Auto to Manual swap and am getting ready to start planning out everything. I came across a listing on a parts seller that listed steering columns for auto and manual as different part numbers. Can you confirm if you had to swap steering columns in addition to trans, pedals, collant hoses, axels, oil cooler, mounts, wiring harness, and the other small items?
I did not have to change the steering column, wiring harness, oil cooler or any coolant hoses. I spliced into the wiring harness to add the reverse light connector, which I suggest over swapping the whole harness.
May I ask what parts you both used? I’ve been interested in doing this myself and it seems to have worked out well for Collin.
I will be putting out a video sometime soon that will cover all necessary parts for swaps from auto to 5 speed, 5 speed to 6 speed, and from auto to 6 speed.
@@collinryser how did you get the ECM & EWS to see/ignore the clutch safety signal?
I have an identical car to yours except for it still has the cvt in it... I'm interested to know about the electronic aspect of the swap...
Love the work on the MC Base. I also have a MC Base and I would like to know which K&N Filter did you use ? Appreciate your response.
I’m actually not even sure that it is from K&N, I snagged it from another car a number of years ago.
Hi Collin... Just completed the same manual swap. Noticed that you don't have an oil cooler in the oil filter. Have you had any issues? I have mine setup without one as it is not tracked or driven hard.
Just finished this swap with my 05 R50. Need advice how to wire in my clutch switch.
Hello Collin! ❓
I will need to get under my dash and have a look to refresh my memory, I’ll let you know soon.
Any luck on wiring in the clutch pedal. I have the engine harness ecm just do not know how to wire in the clutch switch any pointers?
@@datonyta Had to run a separate lead from the ECM (not engine harness - but the side nearest firewall that goes to cabin). Drilled out empty pin #4 (see Bentley manual ELE-53) to insert a connector with wire and pin stolen from my replaced CVT wiring harness. That went to pin #8 on EWS (engine immobilizer) blue/black wire. Needed to get a clutch safety switch and a pigtail to get the proper pins and wires. Its other wires went to A. Power to a spliced ignition on hot lead, B. to ground. Car now starts correctly, clutch must be depressed. Good luck, Tony! 👍
Hey what’s up Collin. I got a question I’m in the same boat as you. Want to make manual conversion but my car is convertible that I want to do it with. If a swap engine and transmission including steering column clutch pedal. Is the convertible still going to work?? I’m curious. And also just in case if I need to program my ecu can you hook me up with some connections. I live in Texas.
You don’t need to swap the engine or the steering column, but yes you will need to program the ECU to manual status. The convertible top won’t be affected by any of it, that will still work just fine.
I have two minis hard top witch I crashed and got bored with the hard top I’ve been having the other mini convertible sitting for over 7 years and it’s time to swap everything to the convertible. Sorry I was referring the key immobilizer since swapping out the ecu. Or should I just program it into manual status? How much dose that cost in your area ? Can I ship it to your guy so he can program it hook me up bro. 😅 haven’t started yet . Im planning this out first what to do and not to do.
Good job 👍
Thank you! I’m quite proud of this.
Just watching your video, and had the thought when i bought my R50. Mine is the 5 speed, and with you going from auto to manual, what would i have to do to swap mine? I'm thinking of keeping it NA but beef up the motor a bit. Great video by the way!
Thank you! Your swap should be a bit easier. You already have the right pedal box and master fluid lines, although the slave cylinder lines may be different. Not sure about the trans mount, it may be different. Have a look at the clutch slave cylinder fluid lines and the transmission mount/bracket to see if they’re different, otherwise it should basically be just like a clutch job.
Still waiting for a full parts list video, does the ECU need a reprogram or can a manual ECU be used from a donor?
Wanna try it on a r56
Amazing video
0:38 ONE PIECE!!!
I have 2 minis the black one is an s series the blue on is a base model(same but different).both are 2008 black one is manual blue is an automatic with shifter paddles could I transfer the blue engine to the black ? Is it possible?
I would not recommend putting a Cooper engine in a Cooper S because of how much other work would be required to make it run correctly. They may be similar but they are not compatible.
Collin ryser what parts do you need to do this?
What is the automatic trickery done for starting?
You can either wire in a clutch switch, or program the car to start without pressing the clutch
@@collinryser where do you wire the switch to
I am trying my self the swap but the car won't start, what did I miss
If you haven’t programmed it yet, you’ll need to jump a couple wires where the gear position sensor used to be to tell the car that the transmission is in park or neutral.
Great videos and so little subscribers!
Thank you! I’m working on getting there 👏🏻
Hey buddy cool video man ,want ask a question I buy 2003 mini cooper s with broken transmission need swap out would one from 06 fit right on ? Thank you
Is it a Cooper or Cooper S? Manual or automatic?
Cooper s 6 speed manual transmission
Yes, the Cooper S 6 speeds are all interchangeable, you should have no problem.
i have an r56 that i'm thinking about manual swapping, i know it wouldn't be the same but id hope it'd be similar. was the changing around of the subframe necessary for the fitment of the new transmission? and are the drive shafts different between the auto and manual? how was reprogramming the ECU?
No need to change the subframe. All I did was replace all of the old bushings and joints while it was out. Driveshafts are different though. The splines going into the transmission are different.
Programming will take some big brain thinking if it’s your first time. I have the software now but I actually hired someone to do it over the air when I did my swap. I can send his contact info if you’d like.
Hi how's it going could I also get the contact info for the ECU programming
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@@collinryser sorry i didn’t see this when you responded, but thank you for the contacts, i’ve realized that this project may be a bit unreasonable for me to take on so i’ve moved on to other ideas
What’s all involved when servicing the supercharger on my R53 Mini? Is it pretty easy? And awesome getting him back together nothing like a manual Mini
There is an oil reservoir at each end of the supercharger that can be drained and filled. Good idea for any car that is new to you if you don’t get full records with it. You can also check for scoring on the tips of the fins. A few here and there is not a problem but heavier scoring may indicate bearing wear. Inlet and outlet gasket, water pump and associated o-rings.
This one isn’t supercharged though, my other one is.
Hey, love the vid and the info but got a quick question, i saw on the forums that you should replace or tune the ECM for the manual transmission, did you end up having to do that?
Yes, I did. I drove it for a few weeks without programming the ECU and it was obvious that it was wrong. Did some weird things. It was drivable but not ideal.
@@collinryser good to know, i really appreciate the info😁
Is programming the ECU something that would have to be done by a shop or could a normal person do it?
There’s nothing preventing you from doing it yourself, it just requires some specialized software that can be difficult to learn for first time users. I have been directing people to my contact tho programmed by car remotely if you’d like his info.
@@collinryser I’m sure that would be useful after I get the upgrades on and get it running again
What did you do in terms of recoding the car ? That is the main thing stopping me right now because I have no clue how to do any of that
It requires some specialized BMW software. Since this was my first time doing it I actually found someone who knew the software to do it remotely, look for Ben’s Bimmer Services on Facebook.
@@collinryser thanks so much !
05 1st gen mini come with a single mass flywheel factory unlike the r53 that has a dual mass flywheel correct? im about to change the clutch and flywheel on my mini and found the genuine mini clutch from ecs, but i see luk has a single mass flywheel for my car and wanted to buy it instead of trying to have my current flywheel resurfaced. what do you recommend?
Yes, factory clutch setup for the R50 is a single mass. The replacement I got for my 5 speed swap is a Valeo clutch/pressure plate and a Luk flywheel.
@@collinryser sweet i just ordered the same thing from fcpeuro. valeo clutch kit , luk flywheel , new flywheel bolts and pressure plate bolts just to be safe. been trying to decide if i want to use the veleo throw out bearing or order a genuine mini one. what would you do.
The Valeo should be totally fine, I see no reason to avoid it. If you decide to go with an OEM one, just make sure it’s exactly the same dimensions as the Valeo one.
@@collinryser you ever have issues with the guide tube? Do they usually stay pretty intact? Easy to clean up with some emery cloth ?
I haven’t personally had issues with them. I think I’ve heard of one instance that one was cracked, but can’t say how it happened. Im also going to replace the one that was in the 5 speed I just grabbed because it’s bent.
I hope you answer which wheel are those
The silver wheels are OEM MINI 15x5.5, usually referred to as ‘holies’. The dark grey ones are from Kosei called the K4R, they are 15x7.
Hello from Orlando! When you change your trans to manual you need that extra piece to the flywheel? The piece you buy it on marcketplace?
I bought the clutch kit with the flywheel from someone locally through Facebook Marketplace, but you can get it new from Valeo or most distributors that sell MINI parts.
Ok I got it! But my question is when I swap to manual transmisión It’s necessary that piece? Or it’s fine with the single flywheel? Maybe that’s why my mini steel on neutral!
@@franciscoreyes151 You definitely can not use the flywheel from the automatic transmission if you are installing a manual transmission. You will need a clutch assembly.
did you do any dme programming?
Yes, I had to switch the DME to manual transmission programming to make it drive properly
@@collinryser Thank you for answering! One last question though. Did you do it with ncs expert? Winkfp or something else? Do you mind share some details? Thanks in advance!
NCS Expert/dummy side by side, as I don’t speak German 😅
Is very expensive?
It’s not too bad if you do the work yourself.
I have one I'm selling for $2200