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ALTA Performance Cold Air Intake System - Black Air Box
Part #: AMP-INT-401BK
$305.00 For each
Fits On:
2007-2013 MINI Cooper S, JCW, JCW w/ ALTA Strutbar, Clubman S (R55/R56), 2007-2013 MINI Cooper S, JCW, JCW w/ ALTA Strutbar, C... See more
Description:
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 ALTA's 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 the 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 the 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.
Cold Air Intake
ALTA's intake is designed to remove the OEM hood scoop plug/screen. During initial testing they found removing this provides consistent ambient temps to the filter. While it's not a traditional "Cold Air Intake" where the filter is located in a fender well, the ALTA Cold Air Intake is just as good as it still gets a constant flow of ambient cold air. This is just one of the reasons why this intake has dyno proven HP! NOTE: On early production cars, the screen is decorative only and is sealed off completely. You must remove it for best performance. On later models the scoop screen is mostly open and can be left in place.
No Check Engine Lights
When dealing with MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensors, small changes in the intake system can create turbulence. While this may seem insignificant, it can make huge changes to how the car runs. Because ALTA was familiar with this problem, great care was taken to eliminate any turbulence issues that might throw a CEL, or make the car run too lean or too rich. What does that mean to you? An increase in performance, proper fuel economy, and protection for your engine. ALTA is the only manufacture that takes this concern so seriously and our customers reap the benefits!
5 Year Warranty
ALTA Performance warrants to the original purchaser, all ALTA products to be free from defects in material and workmanship within a sixty (60) months period from the date of purchase. *Some exclusions apply.
Off Road Use Only
This product is legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway. Check your local and federal laws prior to installation!
In The Box
(1) ALTA Cone Filter
(1) ALTA R56 Air box
(1) ALTA R56 reducer coupler & (1) ALTA R56 silicone elbow
Necessary mounting hardware included
Warranty
Stickers
(1) PERRIN License Plate Frame
Instructions
Compatibility
2007-2013 MINI Cooper S, JCW, JCW w/ ALTA Strutbar, Clubman S (R55/R56): Yes
2011+ Countryman S / All 4: No
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 ALTA's 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 the 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 the 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.
Cold Air Intake
ALTA's intake is designed to remove the OEM hood scoop plug/screen. During initial testing they found removing this provides consistent ambient temps to the filter. While it's not a traditional "Cold Air Intake" where the filter is located in a fender well, the ALTA Cold Air Intake is just as good as it still gets a constant flow of ambient cold air. This is just one of the reasons why this intake has dyno proven HP! NOTE: On early production cars, the screen is decorative only and is sealed off completely. You must remove it for best performance. On later models the scoop screen is mostly open and can be left in place.
No Check Engine Lights
When dealing with MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensors, small changes in the intake system can create turbulence. While this may seem insignificant, it can make huge changes to how the car runs. Because ALTA was familiar with this problem, great care was taken to eliminate any turbulence issues that might throw a CEL, or make the car run too lean or too rich. What does that mean to you? An increase in performance, proper fuel economy, and protection for your engine. ALTA is the only manufacture that takes this concern so seriously and our customers reap the benefits!
5 Year Warranty
ALTA Performance warrants to the original purchaser, all ALTA products to be free from defects in material and workmanship within a sixty (60) months period from the date of purchase. *Some exclusions apply.
Off Road Use Only
This product is legal in California only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a highway. Check your local and federal laws prior to installation!
In The Box
(1) ALTA Cone Filter
(1) ALTA R56 Air box
(1) ALTA R56 reducer coupler & (1) ALTA R56 silicone elbow
Necessary mounting hardware included
Warranty
Stickers
(1) PERRIN License Plate Frame
Instructions
Compatibility
2007-2013 MINI Cooper S, JCW, JCW w/ ALTA Strutbar, Clubman S (R55/R56): Yes
2011+ Countryman S / All 4: No
Q: Do you have to buy an air filter if you're buying a cold air intake?
A: Cold air intakes are usually sold with all the components needed including the filter and all adapters.
Q: What do cold air intakes do? Why buy a cold air intake?
A: Cold air intakes bring more air into the engine, which creates more power during combustion. Cold air intakes will generally help with throttle response and higher power gains, adding a pleasing induction sound to your engine under acceleration. A cold air intake also significantly cleans up your under-hood appearance and makes it easier to see and access components of your engine bay.
Q: What's the difference between a cold air intake and a short ram intake?
A: Cold air intakes are usually placed in the fender well area, which brings in a cooler charged air from beneath the car (outside of the engine bay), which is denser and therefore creates more power. The piping is a lot longer than a short ram which means the power gains are not seen until the mid to higher RPM band. A short ram intake is located inside the engine bay and creates power with better response times than a cold air, however the air is not as dense, which means that it doesn't make as much power in the upper RPM region and makes less power overall.
Q: How do you install a cold air intake?
A: Cold air intakes are a true bolt-on application. The removal of your factory air box and resonator will be needed and the cold air intake installed in its place. Basic hand tools are needed, and the intake installs in minutes.
Q: Are cold air intakes offered for every vehicle?
A: Cold air intakes are not offered for every vehicle and are vehicle specific. There are no universal kits available on the market.
A: Cold air intakes are usually sold with all the components needed including the filter and all adapters.
Q: What do cold air intakes do? Why buy a cold air intake?
A: Cold air intakes bring more air into the engine, which creates more power during combustion. Cold air intakes will generally help with throttle response and higher power gains, adding a pleasing induction sound to your engine under acceleration. A cold air intake also significantly cleans up your under-hood appearance and makes it easier to see and access components of your engine bay.
Q: What's the difference between a cold air intake and a short ram intake?
A: Cold air intakes are usually placed in the fender well area, which brings in a cooler charged air from beneath the car (outside of the engine bay), which is denser and therefore creates more power. The piping is a lot longer than a short ram which means the power gains are not seen until the mid to higher RPM band. A short ram intake is located inside the engine bay and creates power with better response times than a cold air, however the air is not as dense, which means that it doesn't make as much power in the upper RPM region and makes less power overall.
Q: How do you install a cold air intake?
A: Cold air intakes are a true bolt-on application. The removal of your factory air box and resonator will be needed and the cold air intake installed in its place. Basic hand tools are needed, and the intake installs in minutes.
Q: Are cold air intakes offered for every vehicle?
A: Cold air intakes are not offered for every vehicle and are vehicle specific. There are no universal kits available on the market.
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