The ALTA Cold Air Intake not only adds a proven 10WHP and 10ft-lbs of torque to your R56 MINI, but it also unlocks the sound from your turbo! With our intake not only will you hear the turbo sucking in and compressing the air, but you will hear the OEM blow off valve too.
SILICONE INTAKE HOSES
The ALTA Five-Ply Silicone Elbow included with our intake, is rated for 200psi, and 400 degrees. Like other ALTA products this part is over built to ensure a lifetime of trouble-free use. This is one of the key features to our intake as the bend provides the proper MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor reading and ensures no check engine lights.
SOUND
With an ALTA intake system, your car will make a throaty, deep tone on throttle that is undeniably modified. You will be able to hear your turbo spooling and hear your blow off valve every time it opens. Even the stock one.
ALUMINUM INTAKE BOX
The ALTA air box was designed with lightweight aluminum. This provides a stiff, strong, and corrosion proof shroud for the ALTA high-flow foam filter and a connection point for the fresh air tube. With a black wrinkle finish, powdercoat is applied to keep things looking clean and finished for that show appearance under the hood.
HIGH FLOW FOAM FILTER
Included with all ALTA intakes is our high-flow foam filter. ALTA filters feature a unique two piece design allowing the user to remove the foam filter element for easy cleaning. Easily run the element under a faucet for cleaning and ring out by hand. Simply slip the foam sleeve back over the filter frame and you're ready to go. Many ask us why not a "K&N Style" filter? The quick answer is foam flows much better when dirty. The long answer can be found HERE.
COMPATIBILITY
2007-2013 MINI Cooper S, JCW, JCW w/ ALTA Strutbar, Clubman S (R55/R56)
2011+ Countryman S / All 4No,
European Spec 2011-2013 MINI Cooper S, JCW, Clubman S (R55/R56)