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Forge Motorsport

Front Mount Intercooler Kit

Name: Front Mount Intercooler Kit
Brand: Forge Motorsport
SKU: FMINTR56

$858.29 $770.87 Save $87.42

SKU: FMINTR56

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Overview

The Forge Motorsport FMINTR56 is a front mount intercooler designed for the Mini Cooper S Turbo. It features a high thermal efficiency core with a 250% larger surface area and a 125% thicker base core, aiming to reduce intake air temperature and increase power. This intercooler is supplied with all necessary mountings and a replacement lower grill for easier installation.

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The Forge Motorsport Front Mount Intercooler is designed as an enlarged upgrade to replace the stock intercooler in Gen 2 MINI Cooper S and JCW models, specifically those with N14 and N18 engines. This unit features a high thermal efficiency core with a combined 80/40mm size, boasting a 250% larger surface area and a 125% thicker base core compared to the OEM part. The increased capacity allows for better cooling of the boosted air from the turbo, leading to denser intake air charge which translates to improved engine power and efficiency, even on standard engines. The intercooler utilizes fabricated end tanks for reduced weight. It is designed for ease of installation and is compatible with R55 Clubman (Pre LCI 2007-2009 N14/N18, LCI 2010-2014), R56 Hatchback (Pre LCI 2007-2009 N14, LCI 2010-2014), R57 Convertible (LCI 2010-2014), R58 Coupe (LCI 2012-2015), and R59 Roadster (Cooper S and JCW 1.6 Turbo Petrol N18) models. Note that the R60 and R61 Countryman and Paceman models use a different intercooler. Installation is estimated to take approximately 2 hours and requires no additional items. Lohen recommends fitting a Forge Resonator Delete Hose concurrently to further increase torque. The product is backed by Forge Motorsport's limited lifetime warranty, excluding brake pads, provided original proof of purchase is supplied. The appearance of the product may differ from advertised images due to ongoing product improvements.

Vehicle Symptoms

Loss of power during hard acceleration
Engine feels sluggish after repeated hard pulls
High intake air temperatures on data logs
Knock retard under boost in hot weather
Reduced performance on track days

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Specifications

Brand	Forge Motorsport
Part Number	FMINTR56
Category	Air and Fuel

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