Eventuri carbon intake system for Mini F5X Cooper S / JCW

Does NOT fit the new 306PS model

The F56 MINI Eventuri intake system is another example of our "complete system" principle.
It's a closed system that ensures the turbo doesn't suck hot air from the engine bay, but is enriched with a functional hood scoop that forces ambient air into the intake duct. This duct has a larger internal volume than the stock version and also draws air from the storage bin above the radiator. The combination of a closed system with an air scoop results in lower intake temperatures than the stock airbox and prevents heat ingress, which is a common problem especially in higher powered MINIs. To ensure the smoothest possible flow, we use our patented filter housing in conjunction with a CNC machined MAF tube to ensure the smoothest possible flow to the turbo. The OEM intake system draws in air behind the front grille, above the radiator. The openings for the intake of the ambient air are relatively small and can therefore lead to a build-up of heat in the intake, especially with a tuned Mini. The OEM hood scoop does not supply air directly to the intake tract and since the hood already has 2 cutouts under the scoop, we decided to use this feature and redesign the scoop. Our shovel is a direct replacement of the OEM part and snaps into place using the same attachment method. It has 2 intake ramps that direct the outside air through the existing cut-outs on the hood into the intake duct (see below). As the vehicle accelerates, more air is forced into the duct, keeping inlet temperatures to a minimum and eliminating the heat gain problem.The blade has a redesigned profile with a longer top to cover the ports, which also allows for more aggressive look. Constructed from 100% prepreg carbon fiber, the shovel offers incredible aesthetics for the vehicle. To improve the aesthetics even more we used a V-shaped split weave with the carbon to get a symmetrical profile that works well and the scoop sits in the center of the hood.

Carbon intake port:
The OEM duct only draws in air behind the front grille and is very flat over the slamp panel. We redesigned the duct to let in air from the grill and also from the scoop. In addition, our duct has a much larger internal volume, which allows the intake system to breathe with fewer restrictions. To protect against the heat of the engine compartment, the duct is fitted with a flexible rubber ring around the openings on the underside of the hood, which when closed is flush with the hood. It also features a stretchable rubber edging around the opening to the filter housing which ensures a good seal to the filter and allows movement with the engine.

Performance data:
Dyno testing was done on both a Cooper S and a JCW. The Cooper S had a stage 1 remap for the stock airbox and eventuri. The JCW had a stage 2 rebuild and downpipe for the stock airbox and eventuri. The Cooper S showed a peak gain of approximately 8hp and 11ft-lb of torque but higher mid gains of 15hp and 25ft-lb of torque with a good gain through the rev range. Similarly, the Stage 2 JCW saw peak gains of 15 hp but much higher mid-range gains of 27 hp and 26 ft-lb of torque with a very good power increase throughout the rev range. These performance gains were measured after changing only the stock air box for the Eventuri intake - all other changes were present for both the stock air box and the Eventuri intake.

The gains measured on the dyno translate to increased part-throttle and full-throttle behavior on the road, with the car pulling to the red line much more eagerly. Tests were conducted back-to-back on the same day and temperatures were monitored.