Vehicle Fitment
For BMW MINI Cooper S R53 02-06 03 04 05 Top Mount
Radiator Details
Core Row: 1 Row
Core Material: All Aluminum
Tank Material: All Aluminum
Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
The tanks are 100% welded by TIG
OEM style brass petcock drain
High Performance Racing Spec
Test Details
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.
Racing Intercooler 62mm thickness 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