Best Mini Cooper Intake System // Performance Upgrade

[@robinbanks3288]

The F56 doesn’t have a BOV or diverter valve. It has an internal wastegate on the turbo. The flutter you here is not the back pressure or compressor surge on the turbine as some would think. The way the B48 works is that when you release the pedal the Vanos opens the exhaust valves and intake valves to equalize the pressure and dump any excess boost out of the exhaust valves and into the exhaust. The excess exhaust gasses that would be turning the turbine if you were still on the gas is being dumped out of the wastegate flap and under the vehicle. BTW Lohen did a test and it shows that the Eventuri intake reduces the 60-130mph time by .6 seconds.

[@MichaelBertini]

That's great to know! I had no idea how this system works. I did hear that this is actually a better than a BOV or Diverter valve, to you think that to be true as well?

[@robinbanks3288]

@@MichaelBertini the Internal wastegate is a newer design. Although, newer iterations of the B48 in BMW vehicles has both an internal wastegate on the turbo and a BOV on the hot side just off the turbo. I thought about adding a BOV on my cold side piping but I really don’t think it’s necessary unless you want to do a full custom big turbo and built motor upgrade.

[@ed366]

"After installing the Eventuri, it is necessary to redo the mapping; otherwise, there is a loss of power. After the adaptation, there are no more issues, and there is an additional 17Nm of torque."@@MichaelBertini

[@entropicnic6892]

not a mechanic, but I think the reason it sounds like a flutter as opposed to a "woosh" is because the air from inside the turbo is exiting through the turbine it came in through instead of going through a blowoff or diverter valve. Its called compressor surge. When you let off the gas, the air entering the turbo has to go out in some way, so it rushes past the turbine blades (which are spinning in the opposite direction) makes the flutter noise

[@MichaelBertini]

Ahhh ok! That makes sense. Thank you for explaining that. I'm not familiar with this type of setup, so it's good to know that so I can explain it to others. 😬🤘🏼

[@keithlefebvre6293]

It’s called a waste gate. Pretty much all modern turbo vehicles have it built in. Would have been nice in all that talking to mention where the water goes now that you have a hood scoop that’s functional. Or maybe you don’t drive in the rain.

[@czaz00]

Great Video thank you .. First Time MINI owner looking to learn I currently have a 17 Cooper S and it is a blast to drive not that good when it comes to mechanics but trying to learn trying to meet people in my area maybe get some help ..

[@ed366]

I also have this system. It's very efficient, but you have to review the mapping otherwise you lose power. After the mapping I gained 17nm and above all a better reactivity.

[@cxns155]

What mapping did you go with? Is JB+ enough?

[@ed366]

I have completed a specific Stage 1 mapping at @dm-performance @@cxns155

[@mikewils3376]

It looks amazing however $1700 plus for 3 to 5 horsepowers is absolutely stupid… there are many other things you can spend $1700 on to get definitely more than 3 to 5 hp when you look at all the articles it says a lot more horsepower but that’s where the stage one or stage two tuning installed

[@FourteenSucks]

Actually makes the car slower btw, its just purely noise.

[@TheDodgecharger93]

@@FourteenSucks why slower ?

[@FourteenSucks]

@@TheDodgecharger93 Dynograph shows it loses power over the stock intake system within the mid range and top end

[@motaz1975]

agreed. i put a drop in k&N in the stock box fro 45 bucks and a burger motorsports quick intal tuner for a real 30 hp gain for 200 bucks.

[@stu1944]

The intake adds between 15-20hp

[@davidbiggs3529]

What down pipe resonator delete are you running, also what full 3" exhaust system are you currently using would you recommend straight pipe and 3inch delete cat?

[@Steve-ew5sl]

I also did modify my engine 2021 Nissan Rogue installed twin turbo 4 cylinder supercharger produced 490 HP instead of 181 Me and my friend build it Sadly it didn’t go as planned engine blew up and blew oil everywhere and broken engine block and piston That car sat in ten months in driveway We got engine replacement under warranty And my favorite MINI Cooper staying original with few modifications to it

[@MichaelBertini]

Damn, that sounded like a beast mode Nissan Rogue! 🍻🤘🏼

[@Steve-ew5sl]

Unfortunately disaster struck in Nissan Rogue motor in that car was completely dead Car still in warranty Nissan gave us the brand new engine for that thing we towed it to local dealer for 3 weeks for repair done to it Possibly I would put the twin turbo in it may cause problems with weak cooling system I would keeping it original for rated 181 maximum can handle 189 HP Me and my friend were laughing after my garage floor filled with oil and coolant I at least won gold medal in car show

[@DJKNKT]

Did you have to remap the car after install? This is my first time owning a 2014 f56 cooper S and I feel like I’m hearing from dealers that you have to remap it after almost every change?

[@chrisbelgrade7902]

Nice, where did you get the heat shield by the hard pipe

[@home1fun]

Wouldn't a blow off valve be cheaper and I think the sound would be better too....?

[@RawGreySun]

Please do a video when you clean the the filter to show how?

[@MichaelBertini]

Will do! 😬

[@fasterznu]

Do you know if this would fit on a 2024 JCW?

[@CaptMaxz]

Hey love the vids, quick question. Where did you get that gold foil wrap for the intake pipe and do you think it was worth it?

[@Verasign]

What year is your car my good sir?

[@F56Max]

Hi mate, how well does the forge hard pipe and the eventuri system work together? Cheers

[@MichaelBertini]

Really nicely. They compliment each other well.

[@RisitasKEKW]

There is no blowoff valve in the mini. It’s a closed system

[@jasonkimble8926]

Have you looked into, afe perfect?

[@MichaelBertini]

I have; the issue that we have seen with the aFe system was more heat-soak than the Eventuri and not as much power. It's a great intake system for the price though. 🤘🏼

[@RansomDC5]

Aww man, deleted the other vid?!

[@MichaelBertini]

Yeah, another one will be up soon. 😔

[@teggsy2165]

Lol the stock air box with a KnN filter sounds way better than shown in this video give it revs,how much you getting payed to advertise the now £1600 kit even the stock filter and box gives a louder induction sound if you give it revs than demonstrated here i have a used Forge kit off fleebay got the Forge hard pipe air box and cone filter for £78 yes i was lucky the only bidder,it's loud and my Cooper S f56 even pops in mid mode sometimes,who drives around with the bonnet open buy the plastic version and save £700-£800 and the bonnet scoop can be had in carbon fibre still.

[@cxns155]

tune?

[@howiestt]

@Michael Bertini does your Eventuri ever cause P00BD ( air flow too high) CEL codes? My system was good for about a year and suddenly after the cold weather, i keep getting CEL after driving 50-80 miles.

[@stephenblakey4913]

Basically you bought a pretty filter that sounds good as n doesn't do owt else like you will be lucky if u gain any more than 3bhp which u wont notice at the wheel. Why do folk think bolting on a sock is going to increase bhp ten fold lol.😂

[@jakebeavers2688]

Tell the people what you did

[@MichaelBertini]

Which people? I'll tell them. 🤣

[@shawndufresne862]

Cleet made u take video down

[@MichaelBertini]

No, he didn't. I just felt based on the messages I was getting that it was a better idea to take it down and repost a new video. That will go live tomorrow.

[@michaelvanna8982]

Lightening or power benefit🤣

[@b0shica]

Man... you cannot feel any difference... :| I have it on my Cooper S LCI 2. It ads like a few bhp, whp added it's under or around 2. :) The sound it's a totally different story, but 1600 euros for sound, it does not add up. Pair with an intercooler and some other mods and then you can start talking. It costs around 6-7k to get my Mini to 260-270 bhp and be on the safe side for the engine. So yes, it's nice but when I hear that you can feel any difference for only changing this, it's hilarious. You perceive it differently, yes and that it's totally different that "feeling" the difference.

[@MichaelBertini]

@@b0shica I can’t speak to the S model, but on the JCW we had seen a 23hp bump and 22tq. There’s dozens of others on the forums who have posted their dyno numbers for their JCW’s as well. Of course, pricing is relative, but for $1,095 USD, plus the discount code for 10% off, that’s a good HP/TQ ratio to dollar. The engine bay looks much better and the sounds. 🤤

[@b0shica]

@@MichaelBertini It will give you more HP if and only if you do a Stage 1 remap and that is also a few hundreds of dollars / euros. That was my whole point. Out of the box, will offer you almost nothing beside sound. The same if you change Intercooler and other parts. Without with a stage 1 remap, at least, it will be equal to 0. This should be mentioned as well. It's also mentioned on their website. I do not hate or anything. When I started doing mods for mine, nothing could be felt until the Stage 1 remap. :) Adding more different "mods" without adjusting or doing the remap, does not makes the car feel very different. With a stage 1 remap for example, on mine with intercooler, this and one other mods, did like 27 more bhp with a remap(22 extra beside what the remap could give me with a stock one). Without any remap I had like 3 extra hp. Maybe it's because it's LCI 2 and automatic, do not know exactly.

[@b0shica]

@@MichaelBertini And yes, the sound and the looks... :) ^_^

[@MichaelBertini]

@@b0shica yes, agreed, you will definitely maximize performance with remap. 👍🏼