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Forge Motorsport are proud to present the intercooler for the Mini Cooper S F56 Chassis (2014-on) As the originators of the stepped core design way back in 2006, we were best placed within the market to call on our vast expertise in order to deliver a direct fit intercooler that would enhance the performance potential of the BMW Group 2.0 petrol turbo engine.

Fits the following Gen3 models:

2014-2021 F56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop
2015-2021 F55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop 4-Door
2016-2021 F57 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible
2016-2021 F54 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Clubman

NOTES:

  • Different version for Cooper vs. Cooper S vs. JCW models. 
  • The Cooper S vs JCW selection should be based on the intercooler that is being replaced, not the presence of the JCW front bumper. ie. If your Cooper S has the JCW body kit front bumper, choose the Cooper S upgrade IC, not the JCW IC.

The end tanks are cast aluminium, made from 3D printed prototypes that we manufactured ourselves in our dedicated R&D facility in Gloucester, UK. The Bar and Plate design we have used comes after months of testing different core designs and opting for the core with best internal and external airflow.

FEATURES

  • Official supplier to www.minichallenge.co.uk
  • The Forge Cooper S intercooler gives an impressive 63% increase in frontal area over the stock Cooper S unit and a correspondingly large increase in volume of 57%
  • The Forge F56 JCW intercooler gives a respectable 31% increase in frontal area over the stock JCW unit and a correspondingly large increase in volume of 41%.
  • The Forge Intercooler leaves the opposition behind yet again being the first to market.
  • Pressure drop under 1 Psi.
  • This product is designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Great Britain and is covered by our Worldwide lifetime warranty.

Intercooler Basics

Have you noticed how your Turbo engine seems more powerful and responsive in cold weather? As the inlet temperature is reduced, the air becomes 'more dense' packing a greater number of O2 molecules. This results in a more powerful combustion which means more horsepower to the wheels. Now you can have similar performance even on hot sunny days with this intercooler upgrade.

Unlike some performance engine upgrades, the Intercooler upgrade actually reduces the thermal loads on the engine because it greatly improves the efficiency of the intercooler over the stock unit. The lower inlet air temperatures helps to reduce the combustion temperatures which means less heat stress on the internal engine components. Whether you have a stock Mini or a track prepared Mini, this intercooler upgrade will lower the intake air temperature better than the stock unit.

The Intercooler upgrade becomes more critical if you have a modified Mini producing more power. The stock unit was designed to dissipate a certain amount of heat based on the power output of the stock engine. The stock intercooler becomes insufficient to dissipate the additional heat as the boost is increased, resulting in higher combustion temperatures. In this case, the intercooler upgrade becomes more critical to preserve the durability of the engine.

Performance Intercooler upgrades are designed with a careful balance between internal flow area, flow velocity and minimal pressure drop.

Technically, the Intercooler upgrade does not 'add' horsepower, but it reduces the losses which results in a net power gain at the wheels. The engine basically 'retains' the horsepower normally lost to high inlet temperatures. The difference is pronounced on warmer days where normally, the car would feel 'sluggish'. If you live in colder climates (ie Alaska) - the difference in performance may be less noticeable. But if you live in warmer climates or have hot summers, it's worth it!

 

Mini Cooper Intercooler Upgrade Forge Gen3 F56 F55 F54 F57 thru 2019

Mini Cooper Intercooler Upgrade Forge Gen3 F56 F55 F54 F57 thru 2019

Mini Cooper Intercooler Upgrade Forge Gen3 F56 F55 F54 F57 thru 2019

Mini Cooper Intercooler Upgrade Forge Gen3 F56 F55 F54 F57 thru 2019

Mini Cooper Intercooler Upgrade Forge Gen3 F56 F55 F54 F57 thru 2019

Mini Cooper Intercooler Upgrade Forge Gen3 F56 F55 F54 F57 thru 2019

Mini Cooper Intercooler Upgrade Forge Gen3 F56 F55 F54 F57 thru 2019

As the preferred and official supplier of intercoolers to the UK Mini Challenge Series , Forge Motorsport is proud to present our uprated intercooler for the Mini Cooper 1.5 Turbo F56 Chassis.

Fits the following Mini Cooper non-S models:

2014-2019 F56 MINI Cooper Hardtop
2015-2019 F55 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4-Door

This intercooler core offers a 123% increase in frontal area over stock (BMW Part no.1751761759605).

As the originators of the stepped core design way back in 2006, Forge Motorsport is best placed within the market to call on our vast expertise in order to deliver a direct fit intercooler that would enhance the performance potential of the BMW Group 1.5 Turbo 3 cylinder engine in the Cooper non-S models.

The end tanks are die cast in aluminium for improved internal flow characteristics, developed from 3D printed prototypes that we manufactured in-house at our dedicated R&D facility in Gloucester, UK. The bar and plate core design is adopted after months of testing different core designs and opting for the core with best compromise of internal, external airflow and heat transfer characteristics.

  • Official supplier to www.minichallenge.co.uk
  • The Forge F56 JCW intercooler gives a respectable 123% increase in frontal area.
  • CNC machined intercooler couplers to ensure a precision fit to the OEM Hose couplers.
  • Supplied with all fitting hardware, no additional purchases necessary
  • This intercooler is designed as a direct replacement for the OEM intercooler and requires no cutting of bodywork etc.
  • This product is designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Great Britain and is covered by our Worldwide lifetime warranty.
  • Again Forge Motorsport are first to market with a full range of intercoolers for the Mini (Petrol) F56 Turbo range, 1.5 Turbo Cooper, 2.0 Turbo Cooper s and 2.0Turbo JCW.

About Forge Motorsports

Forge Motorsport was founded in 1996 with the simple ideals of innovation, clever design, and manufacturing to the highest quality.

Our mantra is the BEST customer care and after service worldwide. In doing this, we have developed the largest range of replacement aftermarket valves, intercoolers, and actuators in the world.

Utilising a state of the art in house CNC machine shop, and a highly skilled team of dedicated engineers and fabricators, we supply Forge branded product worldwide, to our sister companies Forge USA in Orlando, and Forge Asia in Taichung Taiwan.

Proudly stating 'Made In Great Britain' on all our products.

With all this knowledge at our disposal, we are honoured to supply the leading names and race teams in the world of Motorsport including: F1, WRC, Rally X, and Le Mans. We also supply several OEM manufacturers.
When you purchase a Forge Motorsport product you are buying something unique, something that no other manufacturer can offer.

We offer a lifetime customer service on all our products with a no hassle service promise. You can be sure these products are...

“ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE”








As the preferred and official supplier of intercoolers to www.minichallenge.co.uk , Forge Motorsport is proud to present the intercooler for the 3rd Generation Mini Cooper S models.  As the originators of the stepped core design way back in 2006, we were best placed within the market to call on our vast expertise in order to deliver a direct fit intercooler that would enhance the performance potential of the BMW Group 2.0 petrol turbo engine.  The Bar and Plate design we have used comes after months of testing different core designs and opting for the core with best internal and external airflow.

Fits the following Gen3 Cooper S models:

2014-2019 F56 MINI Cooper S Hardtop
2015-2019 F55 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4-Door
2016-2019 F54 MINI Cooper S Clubman

NOTES:

  • Different version for Cooper vs. Cooper S vs. JCW models. 
  • The Cooper S vs JCW selection should be based on the intercooler that is being replaced, not the presence of the JCW front bumper. ie. If your Cooper S has the JCW body kit front bumper, choose the Cooper S upgrade IC, not the JCW IC.

The Forge Motorsport Cooper S Intercooler core offers a 63% increase in frontal area over stock and a correspondingly large increase in volume of 57%. Our end tanks are cast aluminium, made from 3D printed prototypes that we manufactured ourselves in our dedicated R&D facility in Gloucester, UK. The Bar and Plate design we have used comes after months of testing different core designs and opting for the core with best internal and external airflow.

FEATURES

  • Official supplier to www.minichallenge.co.uk
  • The Forge Cooper S intercooler gives an impressive 63% increase in frontal area over the stock Cooper S unit and a correspondingly large increase in volume of 57%
  • The Forge Intercooler leaves the opposition behind yet again being the first to market.
  • Pressure drop under 1 Psi.
  • This product is designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Great Britain and is covered by our Worldwide lifetime warranty.

Intercooler Basics

Have you noticed how your Turbo engine seems more powerful and responsive in cold weather? As the inlet temperature is reduced, the air becomes 'more dense' packing a greater number of O2 molecules. This results in a more powerful combustion which means more horsepower to the wheels. Now you can have similar performance even on hot sunny days with this intercooler upgrade.

Unlike some performance engine upgrades, the Intercooler upgrade actually reduces the thermal loads on the engine because it greatly improves the efficiency of the intercooler over the stock unit. The lower inlet air temperatures helps to reduce the combustion temperatures which means less heat stress on the internal engine components. Whether you have a stock Mini or a track prepared Mini, this intercooler upgrade will lower the intake air temperature better than the stock unit.

The Intercooler upgrade becomes more critical if you have a modified Mini producing more power. The stock unit was designed to dissipate a certain amount of heat based on the power output of the stock engine. The stock intercooler becomes insufficient to dissipate the additional heat as the boost is increased, resulting in higher combustion temperatures. In this case, the intercooler upgrade becomes more critical to preserve the durability of the engine.

Performance Intercooler upgrades are designed with a careful balance between internal flow area, flow velocity and minimal pressure drop.

Technically, the Intercooler upgrade does not 'add' horsepower, but it reduces the losses which results in a net power gain at the wheels. The engine basically 'retains' the horsepower normally lost to high inlet temperatures. The difference is pronounced on warmer days where normally, the car would feel 'sluggish'. If you live in colder climates (ie Alaska) - the difference in performance may be less noticeable. But if you live in warmer climates or have hot summers, it's worth it!


 

As the preferred and official supplier of intercoolers to www.minichallenge.co.uk , Forge Motorsport is proud to present the intercooler for the 3rd Generation F56 JCW model. As the originators of the stepped core design way back in 2006, we were best placed within the market to call on our vast expertise in order to deliver a direct fit intercooler that would enhance the performance potential of the BMW Group 2.0 petrol turbo engine.

Fits the following Gen3 JCW models with the B48 engine:

2014-2019 F56 Mini JCW Cooper S Hardtop

Not compatible with the 2017+ F57 Mini JCW Cooper S Convertible.

NOTES:

  • Different version for Cooper vs. Cooper S vs. JCW models. 
  • The Cooper S vs JCW selection should be based on the intercooler that is being replaced, not the presence of the JCW front bumper. ie. If your Cooper S has the JCW body kit front bumper, choose the Cooper S upgrade IC, not the JCW IC.

The Forge Motorsport JCW Intercooler core offers a 31% increase in frontal area over stock (BMW Part no.17517617600) and a correspondingly large increase in volume of 41%. Our end tanks are cast aluminium, made from 3D printed prototypes that we manufactured ourselves in our dedicated R&D facility in Gloucester, UK. The Bar and Plate design we have used comes after months of testing different core designs and opting for the core with best internal and external airflow.

FEATURES

  • Official supplier to www.minichallenge.co.uk
  • The Forge F56 JCW intercooler gives a respectable 31% increase in frontal area over the stock JCW unit and a correspondingly large increase in volume of 41%.
  • The Forge F56 JCW Intercooler leaves the opposition behind yet again being the first to market.
  • Pressure drop under 1 Psi.
  • This product is designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Great Britain and is covered by our Worldwide lifetime warranty.

Intercooler Basics

Have you noticed how your Turbo engine seems more powerful and responsive in cold weather? As the inlet temperature is reduced, the air becomes 'more dense' packing a greater number of O2 molecules. This results in a more powerful combustion which means more horsepower to the wheels. Now you can have similar performance even on hot sunny days with this intercooler upgrade.

Unlike some performance engine upgrades, the Intercooler upgrade actually reduces the thermal loads on the engine because it greatly improves the efficiency of the intercooler over the stock unit. The lower inlet air temperatures helps to reduce the combustion temperatures which means less heat stress on the internal engine components. Whether you have a stock Mini or a track prepared Mini, this intercooler upgrade will lower the intake air temperature better than the stock unit.

The Intercooler upgrade becomes more critical if you have a modified Mini producing more power. The stock unit was designed to dissipate a certain amount of heat based on the power output of the stock engine. The stock intercooler becomes insufficient to dissipate the additional heat as the boost is increased, resulting in higher combustion temperatures. In this case, the intercooler upgrade becomes more critical to preserve the durability of the engine.

Performance Intercooler upgrades are designed with a careful balance between internal flow area, flow velocity and minimal pressure drop.

Technically, the Intercooler upgrade does not 'add' horsepower, but it reduces the losses which results in a net power gain at the wheels. The engine basically 'retains' the horsepower normally lost to high inlet temperatures. The difference is pronounced on warmer days where normally, the car would feel 'sluggish'. If you live in colder climates (ie Alaska) - the difference in performance may be less noticeable. But if you live in warmer climates or have hot summers, it's worth it!


 

Forge Motorsport are proud to present the intercooler for the Mini Cooper S F56 Chassis (2014-on) As the originators of the stepped core design way back in 2006, we were best placed within the market to call on our vast expertise in order to deliver a direct fit intercooler that would enhance the performance potential of the BMW Group 2.0 petrol turbo engine.

Fits the following Gen3 models:

2014-2021 F56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop
2015-2021 F55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop 4-Door
2016-2021 F57 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible
2016-2021 F54 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Clubman

NOTES:

  • Different version for Cooper vs. Cooper S vs. JCW models. 
  • The Cooper S vs JCW selection should be based on the intercooler that is being replaced, not the presence of the JCW front bumper. ie. If your Cooper S has the JCW body kit front bumper, choose the Cooper S upgrade IC, not the JCW IC.

The end tanks are cast aluminium, made from 3D printed prototypes that we manufactured ourselves in our dedicated R&D facility in Gloucester, UK. The Bar and Plate design we have used comes after months of testing different core designs and opting for the core with best internal and external airflow.

FEATURES

  • Official supplier to www.minichallenge.co.uk
  • The Forge Cooper S intercooler gives an impressive 63% increase in frontal area over the stock Cooper S unit and a correspondingly large increase in volume of 57%
  • The Forge F56 JCW intercooler gives a respectable 31% increase in frontal area over the stock JCW unit and a correspondingly large increase in volume of 41%.
  • The Forge Intercooler leaves the opposition behind yet again being the first to market.
  • Pressure drop under 1 Psi.
  • This product is designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Great Britain and is covered by our Worldwide lifetime warranty.

Intercooler Basics

Have you noticed how your Turbo engine seems more powerful and responsive in cold weather? As the inlet temperature is reduced, the air becomes 'more dense' packing a greater number of O2 molecules. This results in a more powerful combustion which means more horsepower to the wheels. Now you can have similar performance even on hot sunny days with this intercooler upgrade.

Unlike some performance engine upgrades, the Intercooler upgrade actually reduces the thermal loads on the engine because it greatly improves the efficiency of the intercooler over the stock unit. The lower inlet air temperatures helps to reduce the combustion temperatures which means less heat stress on the internal engine components. Whether you have a stock Mini or a track prepared Mini, this intercooler upgrade will lower the intake air temperature better than the stock unit.

The Intercooler upgrade becomes more critical if you have a modified Mini producing more power. The stock unit was designed to dissipate a certain amount of heat based on the power output of the stock engine. The stock intercooler becomes insufficient to dissipate the additional heat as the boost is increased, resulting in higher combustion temperatures. In this case, the intercooler upgrade becomes more critical to preserve the durability of the engine.

Performance Intercooler upgrades are designed with a careful balance between internal flow area, flow velocity and minimal pressure drop.

Technically, the Intercooler upgrade does not 'add' horsepower, but it reduces the losses which results in a net power gain at the wheels. The engine basically 'retains' the horsepower normally lost to high inlet temperatures. The difference is pronounced on warmer days where normally, the car would feel 'sluggish'. If you live in colder climates (ie Alaska) - the difference in performance may be less noticeable. But if you live in warmer climates or have hot summers, it's worth it!

 

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