MTC Motorsport Mini Cooper S R53 1.6 Top mount Intercooler with Bar and Plate Core 2002 - 2006 & Snoot Boots
We have engineered these intercoolers using a bar and plate core matched to our flowed cast end tanks, the same as we use on all of our other intercoolers. This is the most efficient way to keep the intake temperatures low.
We have tested our intercoolers on a few vehicles and found they have absolutely fantastic results. The IAT compared to the standard intercooler are reduced massively which means you get consistent increased performance.
The standard intercooler and the MTC intercooler both had intercooler intake temperatures of between 120-125 degrees through 5 runs on the road.
At the other side of the intercooler into the engine the standard intercooler temps were between 75-80 degrees whereas the MTC intercooler temperatures were around 15 degrees over all 5 runs.
The intercooler is a direct fit and there are some great videos on YouTube to follow. Fitting should take approximately 30 minutes.
We would go as far as to say these are the best intercooler on the market for the Mini Cooper S R53 1.6.
We recommend that you use a rubber spacer under the small brackets where they bolt to the supercharger as the vibration between metal on metal can in some cases cause the brackets to snap.
This intercooler is supplied with hoses for either side (snoot boots). Please confirm which colour you would like before purchasing to avoid disappointment.
Available in Black, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Grey, Yellow, Purple & White
I installed the top mount intercooler myself on a heavily modified 2002 Cooper S (MSD coil pack, Magnecor spark plug wires, K&N Air filter and box are in the immediate vicinity) and clearances had to be carefully checked before tighten any screw but everything went flawlessly anyway. Super tight but safe and secure. Tested for any air leak in and out, perfect.
Taken for a spin and boy, oh boy... THE PULL !!! As soon as air comes into play you can feel the difference and i mean, A LOT !! So, so happy with it.
Recently installed only 3 of the 4 coolant hoses (by my mechanic this time) because i hadn't the time to remove the front of the car for the last one, i will eventually.
All and all there's nothing MTC Motorsport has to envy to the big names, if this is an index of their craftsmanship, job very well done!!!
I had queries about the purchase and the company replied within 5 minutes of my request.
Order, queries and delivery went exactly as it should but much better than it usually does with some large companies
All of our uprated intercoolers, downpipes, hoses and other performance parts have been designed and engineered in-house here in the UK.
Here at MTC Motorsport, we are dedicated to providing quality made products at a competitive price. Each product we create is tested on a vehicle before going on sale to the public so you can be sure you are getting a 100% tested and working product.
I installed the top mount intercooler myself on a heavily modified 2002 Cooper S (MSD coil pack, Magnecor spark plug wires, K&N Air filter and box are in the immediate vicinity) and clearances had to be carefully checked before tighten any screw but everything went flawlessly anyway. Super tight but safe and secure. Tested for any air leak in and out, perfect.
Taken for a spin and boy, oh boy... THE PULL !!! As soon as air comes into play you can feel the difference and i mean, A LOT !! So, so happy with it.
Recently installed only 3 of the 4 coolant hoses (by my mechanic this time) because i hadn't the time to remove the front of the car for the last one, i will eventually.
All and all there's nothing MTC Motorsport has to envy to the big names, if this is an index of their craftsmanship, job very well done!!!
I had queries about the purchase and the company replied within 5 minutes of my request.
Order, queries and delivery went exactly as it should but much better than it usually does with some large companies
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