{"product_id":"intercooler-for-mini-cooper-cooper-clubman-convertible-coupe-roadster-2009-2015-1-6l","title":"Intercooler for Mini Cooper Cooper Clubman Convertible Coupe Roadster (2009-2015) 1.6L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Efficiency Stepped Front-Mount Intercooler for 2009-2015 Mini Cooper Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster (R56 \/ R55 \/ R57 \/ R58 \/ R59)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Front-Mount Intercooler replaces the undersized factory heat exchanger on the 2009-2015 Mini Cooper Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster to drastically drop charge air temperatures and eliminate thermal throttling under boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Mini Cooper Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster Heat Soak Limitation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory charge air cooling on the turbocharged \u003cstrong\u003e1.6L Prince N14 \/ N18\u003c\/strong\u003e engine relies on a compact, thin tube-and-fin heat exchanger with crimped plastic end tanks. Under repeated wide-open-throttle pulls or track conditions, this core rapidly heat soaks, sending intake air temperatures (IATs) soaring past optimal combustion limits. To prevent catastrophic knock and pre-ignition, the factory DME pulls aggressive ignition timing, leading to flat spots, sluggish throttle response, and significant power loss. Furthermore, factory plastic tanks degrade over time under thermal cycling, creating high-boost boost leaks along the crimp seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for maximum thermal mass and flow velocity, this upgraded front-mount unit features a stepped 550 x 210 x 110 mm core providing an expansive 12.70-liter volume—a 190% increase in capacity and 230% more frontal surface area over OEM. The cast aluminum end tanks with 56 mm connection ports reduce interior turbulence and maintain continuous high boost pressure without splitting. An anti-corrosive thermal protective finish defends the external fins against road grime and salt without impeding ambient cross-flow heat dissipation, ensuring consistent cooling performance run after run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Stepped Front-Mount Intercooler (12.70 L Core)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2009-2015 Mini Cooper Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1.6L Turbo (N14 \/ N18) \/ R55, R56, R57, R58, R59\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e172–211 hp \/ 177–207 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e03CSI009ABK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009-2014 Mini Cooper S \/ JCW Hardtop (R56 Facelift) 1.6L Turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009-2014 Mini Cooper S \/ JCW Clubman (R55 Facelift) 1.6L Turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009-2015 Mini Cooper S \/ JCW Convertible (R57 Facelift) 1.6L Turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012-2015 Mini Cooper S \/ JCW Coupe (R58) 1.6L Turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012-2015 Mini Cooper S \/ JCW Roadster (R59) 1.6L Turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcludes: John Cooper Works GP2 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the R56 Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2009-2015 Mini Cooper Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eN14\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eN18\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6L turbo engines. \u003cstrong\u003eThis intercooler does not fit JCW GP2 models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre mounting brackets or hardware included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting hardware is not included; the unit is designed to utilize existing factory mounting locations and retention fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mini Cooper Precision Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to meet stringent European performance tolerances, this intercooler upgrade delivers dense, oxygen-rich charge air to your Prince engine without triggering check engine lights or disrupting sensitive MAP sensor calibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67940593041656,"sku":"DS-EJXEJXVWZ","price":240.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/intercooler-for-mini-cooper-cooper-clubman-convertible-coupe-roadster-2009-2015-1-6l-1.jpg?v=1793659102","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/intercooler-for-mini-cooper-cooper-clubman-convertible-coupe-roadster-2009-2015-1-6l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}