Performance - Mini R50/R52/R53 (2000-2006)

TECHNICAL DATA Bolt on BHP, by lowering the charge Air temperatures, a remapped car has increased power by ecu changes that raise boost pressure and other parameters, this increase in boost pressure raise intake temps and power loss soon follows, by fitting an up-rated intercooler you lower these intake temps, in turn increasing bhp and making your engine safer AIRTEC Test results – Tim’s 233.3 bhp (Airtec cooled) Tuned Mini R53 @ Amd rolling road 10th May 2013 – Note, Results below were with bonnet closed on every run. Fits all Supercharged powered Mini R53 cooper S Standard Intercooler – Peak power 204.9 bhp & 161.1 Ib/ft Run 1 -Temperature Into intercooler from charger 150 degree & Out of Intercooler into engine 123 degree Run 2 -Temperature Into intercooler from charger 152 degree & Out of Intercooler into engine 130 degree Run 3 -Temperature Into intercooler from charger 155 degree & Out of Intercooler into engine 135 degree Conclusion – the standard intercooler on a tuned Mini just doesn’t work, most owners know this, here’s the proof for other owners that didn’t know. Competitors Intercooler 50mm core (Note, this version didn’t have Air diverter scoop) – Peak power 216.0 bhp & 171.4 Ib/ft Run 1 -Temperature Into intercooler from charger 124 degree & Out of Intercooler into engine 66 degree Run 2 -Temperature Into intercooler from charger 131 degree & Out of Intercooler into engine 67 degree Run 3 -Temperature Into intercooler from charger 140 degree & Out of Intercooler into engine 89 degree Conclusion – This intercooler worked much better than standard, but we feel the 50mm tube and fin core still couldn’t handle highly tuned Mini’s intake temps. Airtec Intercooler 60mm core – Peak power 233.3.0 bhp & 190.5 Ib/ft Run 1 -Temperature Into intercooler from charger 130 degree & Out of Intercooler into engine 44 degree Run 2 -Temperature Into intercooler from charger 137 degree & Out of Intercooler into engine 47 degree Run 3 -Temperature Into intercooler from charger 149 degree & Out of Intercooler into engine 49 degree Conclusion – The Airtec 60mm bar and plate core works really well and keeps temps below 50 degree’s   Features Available in Pro-Series Black finish No drilling required Huge Air deflector fin ‘forces air into front section of intercooler’ Full Alloy Air ram scoop CNC connecting flanges First R53 of the shelf Intercooler to have 60mm core Cast alloy smooth flow end tanks, no turbo surge issue’s with this design. Mini specialists ‘Orranje’ Airtec test results http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f751/orranje-presents-airtec-tmic-r53-mini-36247/ Now only available in Pro-Series Black.

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TECHNICAL DATA AIRTEC has now added a great addition to it’s growing range of performance intercoolers, in the way of this smart front mount intercooler for the Mini R53 Great addition to any Mini R53 Features 50mm thick track proven bar and plate core, spec’d to AIRTEC design AIRTEC Cast end tanks for improved Airflow and unbeatable strength Comes with silicone and alloy boost pipe connecting hoses – includes stainless clips Fitting takes 3-4 hours 3 year unlimited mileage warranty Only available in Pro-Series Black AIRTEC Logo available for no extra charge Huge surface area whilst still allowing plenty of airflow to top section of the radiator, essential for hotter climate countries. Please note: This kit is a custom install and will require the air-con to be removed & some minor cutting under the bonnet. This intercooler is only available in Pro-Series Black. WILL NOT FIT WITH AIRTEC OIL COOLER KIT Approximate dimensions: Core thickness 50mm Total height 340mm ‘including 40mm pipes’ Width 440mm Pipe diameter used 45mm o.d. Hose colour shown for illustraion purposes only Registered Design Right number: 6030023 AIRTEC part no: ATINTMINI03

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