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💨 Elevate your Mini’s roar — because ordinary just won’t cut it.
The INTAKEKAI Performance Air Intake is a vehicle-specific upgrade for 2000-2006 Mini Cooper S 1.6L supercharged R53 models with manual transmission. Featuring a washable and reusable dry-flow filter, it improves engine airflow to boost horsepower and throttle response, while delivering a distinctive intake sound that enhances the driving experience.
| ASIN | B07PMW24Q1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #302,704 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #219 in Automotive Replacement Air Intake Filters |
| Brand Name | INTAKE KAI |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (75) |
| Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit |
| Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | INTAKE KAI |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0541-0206MCS |
| Model Number | 0541-0206MCS |
| OEM Equivalent Part Number | 0541-0206MCS |
| Product Grade | Performance Part |
| UPC | 696449557481 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
A**R
May require twisting into place.
Only major complaint about this is that the breather tube fitting for the valve cover is improperly placed. It's off by a few inches to line up with the mounting on the engine. Also take note that the breather tube that comes with the kit is too short to run through the factory mounts and the mounting bracket that comes with the kit will leave you searching for a spot to bolt down. I didn't install the mount. But nonetheless, the intake fits snug with some twisting into position for the stock breather tube. It sounds great, gives a little whistle when going up in revs, and the supercharger is noticeably louder when going wide open throttle.
R**T
Pretty ok
Fairly easy instal, directions weren’t the best.
N**.
Awesome intake
This product is amazing for the price I would highly recommend this air intake if your looking for something cheap,with this air intake the super charger whine is so much more profound than before 10/10
T**.
It came fast
I don't know how to use the bracket but I got it to work on my 04 R53 supercharged mini cooper
C**M
Good bang for the buck.
It’s definitely an el cheapo part but. It fits. Will probably toss the original filter when it comes time to clean it and put a k&n on or a specter one. Otherwise. Wasn’t bad to put it. The boot for the intake was small also didn’t help being 20 degrees so I heated it up with the girlfriends hair dryer and away it went
A**R
Not worth the effort
Did not match up well at all. Side valve completely placed wrong. Filter does not fit in factory location. Not just the top of the airbox it doesn't fit the bottom mold either
S**E
doesnt fit
poor instructions, the metal piping doesnt like up to the oem 10 mm hose and feels extremely cheap.
H**L
Best $60 I've ever spent!!!
I would say it's time for a new air filter! Swapped it with a cold air intake off of Amazon for $60! It's a Hella difference!!! It breaths so much better and you can really hear that super charger wine now!
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