As soon as Alta got their hands on the R56 Cooper S they instantly knew that
MINI had locked away power, both in airflow as well as within the ECU
(Engine Control Unit) programming itself. They
produced hard parts (exhausts, intakes, intercoolers etc.) to improve
the performance as well as find the best way to add boost, timing and
fuel to get further advantage from the airflow improvements.
So what does this mean for you? What this means is you can now go
directly to ALTA for ALL your performance needs for the R56! From
bumper to bumper we have you covered with a comprehensive program of
both hardparts, and software to get the maximum performance out of the
car.
The ALTA Plug-n-Play ECU is a simple half hour installation that is
completely reversible at anytime you choose. There are no wires to cut,
or sensors to mount. Simply follow the included directions and within
minutes you can have LOTS more power. For more information on the power
potential please click
HERE
for a link to the Drivetrain Section of North American Motoring and a
thread with dyno plots and detailed explanations of where and how the
power is coming from.
How it works: Essentially, the ALTA Plug-n-Play ECU is a separate
computer all its own. It takes signals from both the engine sensors as
well as the existing ECU and modifies them to establish changes in
ignition timing, boost levels, etc. What ALTA brings is extensive dyno
testing and tuning of the mapping to make this power. Alta offers
programming that is specific to the level of performance you desire as
well as with the other ALTA components you have added or will add to
your vehicle. Thus if you have a bone stock R56 or one that has the
entire ALTA catalog added to it already, and you wish to add the ALTA
Plug-n-Play ECU you can do so immediately and see significant gains in
power. The beauty of this is, that if you change things along the way
you can get an updated map from ALTA to match that for a nominal fee,
and no downtime. For example if you have a map for a stock R56 with
ALTA Cat-Back Exhaust, then add an ALTA Intake you can then call us and
request to update your ALTA Plug-N-Play ECU! The possibilities are
endless.
Safety: All ALTA mapping is designed with both power and safety in
mind. Each map is designed for
a specific application, fuel grade etc., but with some cushion left as
well. Meaning, the power gained does not put your engine in jeopardy of
a catastrophic failure just to gain a couple HP.
What does this cost? The entire
package with mapping MSRP is a mere $749.99. This includes the ALTA
Plug-n-Play ECU, 2-map selector switch, installation instructions,
hardware, how-to guide, technical support via phone or e-mail and
warranty. Mere pennies when you see the results
HERE! 
