{"product_id":"performance-radiator-for-mini-cooper-2002-2006-1-6l-manual","title":"Performance Radiator for Mini Cooper (2002-2006) 1.6L Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Efficiency All-Aluminum Performance Radiator for 2002-2006 Mini Cooper Cooper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgrades the factory pressurized cooling circuit with an all-aluminum, dual-row crossflow core to eliminate high-temperature coolant leaks and manage thermal loads on track or street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Cooper Plastic Tank Failure Point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory R50 and R53 cooling systems utilize plastic composite end tanks crimped onto a thin single-row aluminum core. Constant thermal cycling, track-level cylinder head temperatures, and high cooling system pressures rapidly degrade the factory PA66 plastic end tanks and gasket seals. Over time, heat soak causes micro-cracking at the tank seams and inlet\/outlet necks, leading to sudden coolant loss, warped cylinder heads, and thermal runaway under heavy load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered as a direct bolt-on replacement, this performance radiator features a 100% TIG-welded, aircraft-grade all-aluminum construction with zero epoxy or crimped plastic joints. The 2-row crossflow racing core measures 580 mm wide by 388 mm high, significantly increasing fluid capacity and heat-dissipating surface area over OEM units. Designed for pressurized expansion-tank systems without an on-core neck, it features 32 mm precision-welded inlet and outlet ports and undergoes 100% pressure-leak testing to withstand extreme cooling circuit demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e2002-2006 Mini Cooper \/ Cooper S (Manual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e1.6L Tritec (W10 \/ W11) \/ R50, R52, R53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e115–168 hp \/ 110–162 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e17117570489, CU2859, CRS2859, 434031, PR2859A, RAD2859\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2002–2006 Mini Cooper Base (R50)\u003c\/strong\u003e – 1.6L Tritec I4 (Manual Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2002–2006 Mini Cooper S (R53)\u003c\/strong\u003e – 1.6L Supercharged Tritec I4 (Manual Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2005–2008 Mini Cooper \/ Cooper S Convertible (R52)\u003c\/strong\u003e – 1.6L \/ 1.6L SC (Manual Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Manual transmission only; does not fit 2007+ R56 generation models.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mini Cooper Precision Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt strictly to European performance tolerances, this drop-in replacement maintains factory mounting geometry, fan shroud bolt locations, and coolant sensor provisions without throwing warning lights or requiring bracket modification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50426431176952,"sku":"DS-EWUM9I51L","price":203.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-radiator-for-mini-cooper-2002-2006-1-6l-manual-1.jpg?v=1788398364","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/performance-radiator-for-mini-cooper-2002-2006-1-6l-manual","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}