MINI R56 Cooper S & JCW - AEM Air Induction Kit Review: Is It Worth it?

MINI R56 Cooper S & JCW - AEM Cold Air Intake Review: Is It Worth it?
My full low down and honest opinion on the AEM intake on the 2nd Gen MINI after having this kit installed on my JCW for over 5 years through all the seasons, different weather, long drives and track days. I hope the video helps you decide?
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[@JackApathyify]

That’s amazing, i can’t wait to buy it! It pisses me off sooo much that the oem scoop is basically useless, with this system you can finally optimize the air inlet

[@Jcwadventures]

It's an amazing intake and definitely worth the money, power and MPG!

[@theprofessionalcatwrangler]

Great review, as a fellow wet weather Brit this was most helpful. Thank you.👍

[@Jcwadventures]

Glad it helped 👍🏽

[@las3k91]

Very detailed review, IMHO dyno chart is the most important part. Didn't you consider bigger scoop to catch even more air?

[@Jcwadventures]

Thanks for complement, commenting and watching. I did look into that but alot of the aftermarket finish and fitment was always questionable - I didn't fancy £150 flying off on a track day or high speeds

[@fabini14]

I love this intake but raining scare me to drive on the rain, probably good idea to use the kn cover to protect from the water

[@Jcwadventures]

I have never had an issue as i driven in complete heavy down pours of rain and snow and nothing has happened. Air filter sock is available to buy from K&N to stop rain and it keeps the filter cleaner for longer

[@Robbigamer]

Hi, I do consider to replace my k & n filter with sort of these…. Is it possible to drive with the AEM induktion kit in the rain? Wouldnˋt it breath water and damage the engine?

[@Jcwadventures]

Never had any issues with mine after 5 years I have drive in flash down pours and snow - no hydro locking or anything

[@teleblack2069]

What happens when it rains? Won’t that wet the intake? And get water into the engine?

[@Jcwadventures]

Driven it all year around in blazing summers to rainy winters - Nothing has ever happened to it. No different to the front intake in the grill

[@jacobaltarboys]

Hey, how do you identify the k and n filter to replace with the aem dry flow? i am on the n18

[@Jcwadventures]

This one www.eurocarparts.com/search/909779061?gbraid=0AAAAAD1aCJg_xa488xkqzzU5C_Uy1iu-B or Aem official website tells you

[@joezhang8767]

Does it require a tune to get the power?

[@Jcwadventures]

No tuned needed

[@jacobaltarboys]

And where did you get the clips?

[@Jcwadventures]

Which clips?

[@nofrills00]

Read a few horror stories on thr forums, with regards to the heat shield melting thr valve covers on some R56 minis. Have you seen any evidence of excess heat?

[@Jcwadventures]

Nope never. Done 6 hours driving stints to track days and never had an issue. The issues have arrived when people removed the heatshield from the turbo then it melts everything

[@laforze]

I've had this on my car since i took it to them to test fit before it was released to the public. If i recall, they revised the heat shield at one point and made the correction. My car is a 2008 and i've been the same owner since 2011. Still have the original valve cover that came with the car and haven't had any issues. At one point i was putting around 200 hp to the wheels and was a heavy driver pre 2015. My only gripe with this system, is that i cannot find the replacement filter for this unit, as when i try and order it from AEM's site, the model doesn't show as active anymore.

[@nofrills00]

@@laforze I thought the filter was a K& N filter ? Might be able to find a replacement from them?

[@laforze]

@@nofrills00 it's branded as AEM, but im sure it's k&n. Part number in the states is out of stock for the most part. I think i found a site in Canada that has one, but it's quite pricey. I'm going to give them a call and see 8f they can cross reference one I can buy

[@nofrills00]

@@laforze from memory, they are washable also, So unless you really need to replace it , you might be able to clean it

[@upandatom...]

You know 15hp is bullshit right? It already has a ram air system with the intake behind the front grill. You've been mugged out of your money

[@Jcwadventures]

Mine was 208 bhp then went to 225 bhp after installing on my N14 JCW

[@mattstilwell1491]

@upandatom the intake is back near the firewall, in the same location as the filter in the video. The only items behind the grill are the aftercooler, radiator, and fan(s).

[@codyrebelcb]

​@@mattstilwell1491 You're mistaken about what he's talking about. There's a ram air flow plastic tube in the front of the grill near the driver side headlight that sends ambient air to the back of the intake at the firewall.

[@codyrebelcb]

​@@Jcwadventuresdyno sheet or didn't happen.

[@mattstilwell1491]

@@codyrebelcb ah. That is true. My apologies. 😀