Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its a great little car but im tired of sinking money into it. Often times, there are shops that have limited knowledge about tuning a mini. Its both a generous move by mini usa and one that was sorely needed. Oil choice for an n18 engine mini cooper s bob is the. Mini cooper s hardtop r56 201120, cooper s clubman r55 20112014, cooper s convertible r57 20112015, cooper s coupe r58 20122015, cooper s roadster r59 20122015, cooper s paceman r61 202016. Lohen said they are running n18 modded with 300 bhp for time attack and said you will have fuel and injector issues before the engine shuts itself click to expand.
But theres a lot of conflicting information and plenty of confusion for owners or even would be owners of these minis. Engine tuning or performance enhancing a mini cooper is one of the easiest things to help improve the overall fun factor of the beloved generation 1 mini. Lohen can now provide an r53r52 tuning packing for the mini cooper s, jcw or gp models. So we have created the motoringfile mini cooper s turbo faq to.
Ad410 check engine light scan code reader auto obd2 scanner with im readiness. How do i know if my mini jcw has an n14 or n18 turbocharged. Broken timing guides, bad vanos pulley, and possible other repairs needed. The mini cooper n18 engine found in many r55r61 models has two major weak points over time.
Testing is still being performed for those and the older n14 engine coverage r55r59. Engine valve cover w gasket for mini cooper s jcw r55r61. Some etuners only deal with mini so they know how to efficeintly extrapolate power from our little gokart. But may work with older n18 engine ecus pre 2012 to 2011. Mini cooper s r56 engine woes br racing blog service alert. Tuning stages for mini r56 with n18 engine by regelin. N18 engine n18b16m0 181hp 191 ftlbs the doublevanos system continuously adjusts the camshaft positions for both the intake and the exhaust valves. And unlike the jb, an actual ecu flash tune will have the get. These engines were originally used in austin 0austin america cars, hence the 0 name. Power output will be significantly higher than the standard engine, with a power band between 20007000 rpm and. And unlike the jb, an actual ecu flash tune will have the getupandgo to it right away and makes more power.
Mini tuning tips and modifications maximise your minis driving pleasure. Engine and cylinder head service, including variable camshaft timing vanos setup and adjustment and valvetronic service n12, n16, and n18 engines. The mini cooper r50 or otherwise affectionately known as jac just a cooper is the generation 1 nonsupercharged mini cooper. If you have information to share or want to list a common problem with a certain engine you can do so. Later in 2011 also for bmw models f20 116i and 118i.
Mini factory replacement coolant line from the turbocharger to the thermostat housing fits the following models with the n18 engine. Improve the performance of your classic mini engine a diy guide here at mini mania we know speed. Engine management systems free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The space between the thermostat housing and the valve cover is 58.
Buy mini cooper coolant hose a n18 turbo to thermostat oem gen2 r55r59 at amazon uk. Due to the great success with the nm engineering b4648 power module nm decided to release one as well for the 2012. The doublevanos system continuously adjusts the camshaft positions for both the intake and the exhaust valves. Ive just extended the mini warranty to cover the engine and transmission and breakdown recovery for aa. Oil choice for an n18 engine mini cooper s bob is the oil guy. Dec 20, 2016 the late model turbocharged mini 4cylinder engines, used in the us market cooper s and jcw john cooper works models, are produced in two variants. The space between the thermostat housing and the valve cover is small, at 116. Mini cooper coolant hose a n18 turbo to thermostat oem gen2.
The map can be installed on both n14 and n18 generation 2 mini engines via the obdii port. Bmw versions of the prince engine are known as the n and the mini versions are known as the n14 and n18. The timing guides being the most noticeable and damaging can be very expensive to have a shop repair when trying to get back on the road. This package particularly suits configurations 4 and 5 of our w11 crate engine builds that feature ported big valve heads. Mini a series distributors up to 1980 are held in place by a pinch clamp and 2 bolts. Learn how to build engines high performance academy. To identify the difference between these two engines, read on. Get the best deals on performance chips for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. Mini cooper s r56 timing chain rattle noise from engine early symptoms of chain tensioner failure on the r55, mini marque wikipedia, the free encyclopedia mini vehicles have been active in rallying and the mini cooper s won the monte carlo.
S and mini john cooper works models equipped with a 1. Buy car performance chips for mini and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Mini cooper coolant hose a n18 turbo to thermostat oem. Fuel economy is unchanged during normal driving and the tuning works in conjunction with the dme rather than against it ensuring optimal but more aggressive boost levels with airfuel ratios and timing to. Engine and cylinder head identification seven mini parts. Further modifications to your vehicle requires further tuning and often local tuning shops charge for this service. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. After reading up on the timing chain issue, i purposely avoided the earlier n18 engine. Get reliability information for the 2015 mini cooper from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of mini from small engined family cars like the classic mini to large engine hot hatches with the john cooper works conversion and the cooper s. This was the first longitudinal engine mount option for prince engine. Assembling your own engine can be very rewarding for any automotive enthusiast or professional. This is by far the easiest plug and play module that anyone can install in 30 seconds. The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy 3rd edition by david vizard isbn.
The 20112012 jcw still had the n14 engine from the 0710 s models, and didnt receive the updated n18 until 20. A mapcontrolled oil pump is a special type of variable oil pump, equipped with an electromagnetic control valve. The mini is produced in cowley, oxfordshire, uk, at plant oxford, and, since july 2014, at born in the netherlands. The use of either the n14 or the n18 engine is dependent on the production year and there should be no confusion. The module will add approx 20hp and 30 ft lbs torque. Performance car parts for mini, abarth, audi tt 35 years of experience in manufacture and design. Jb plug in tuning module for turbo mini with n18 engine 201120 r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60 r61 cooper s. Classic mini engine performance enhancement a diy guide. The bmw versions of the prince engine are known as the n and the mini versions are known as the n14 and n18. This kit allows for complete control over your mini with bespoke tuning possible, tweaked to your own personal requirements. Sevens inhouse automotive machine shop offers services for all makes and models of automobiles, and gives over 25 years experience in engine machining processes and assembly.
Initial condition check engine light on, hard starting condition and noisy engine. Ive found a few that are reasonably priced, with fairly low kms. Fits the following cooper s models with the n18 engine. The timing guides being the most noticeable and damaging, which can be very expensive to have a shop repair when trying to get back on the road. Mini cooper, cooper s, and clubman r55r56r57 tools. Last week the first letters from mini usa went out to cooper s owners extending the warranty on their turbos for 10 years or 120,000 miles. Sep 22, 2018 complete manual of the ep6 engine regular and preventive maintenance, filters servicing, spark plugs, ignition misfires fixing, combustion misfires diagnosis, turbo and sludge problems, turbo replacement, cylinder head removal refitting, head gasket replacement, timing chain removal refitting and timing setting using the dedicated timing tool, etc. Schwaben schwaben timing chain tool kit n18 engines. Servicing, supercharger rebuilds, engine rebuilds, turbo conversions, brake upgrades or fitted performance packages. Our high performance engine has all the features of our standard engine, but comes with a fully ported cylinder head, high compression cooper s pistons, performance cam, arp highstrength head studs and rod bolts, and flywheel assembly.
We are 100% independent of bmw ag any use of a bmw trademark is to ensure customers can identify their make and model of vehicle. Things such as prior experience tuning a mini, knowing about its quarks and how it operates go very far when testing the limits of this vehicle. The thing is, we really like the mini and would love another one so ive started looking at late model cpo ones. Download mini cooper r55 r56 r57 service manual 2007. Modern day emission regulations require the use of a closed pcv breather system to recirculate combustion blowby gasses for cleaner operation and to reduce greenhouse gasses. It works with the dme to raise the boost level with air fuel ratio and timing to make this power. The mini cooper n18 engine found in many r55r61 models has two major weak points over time, timing chain and timing guides. Weve had our 2007 r56 for about two and a half years now and have had a ton of problems with it.
Mini cooper ml16 jdm parts direct from japan nengun. With the push to get more new cars produced, broaden the product line, the life cycle has gotten shorter and shorter, and manufacturers have also taken other steps to outsource some major parts of the car to help in the rush to get this all done. The mini hatch was the first model launched by bmw under the mini marque after the original mini was discontinued in 2000. Stage 1 tune transforms the standard mini cooper s and jcw and adds a generous amount of. Driveability troubleshooting and detailed repair information for the siemens dme engine management systems.
To book your mini in for manic motorsport map 6ipe3q. Hopefully mini has the carbon buildup issue licked with the new n18 engine. These courses are the perfect starting point if you are looking to build your own engine or bring performance engine in. Mini diesel tuning box chip f54 f55 f56 f57 r50 r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60 r61. If you own, or know someone who owns a mini cooper s r56 car, from 2006. The late model turbocharged mini 4cylinder engines, used in the us market cooper s and jcw john cooper works models, are produced in two variants.
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