That darling motor of the mini enthusiast community was actually. The 3rd step of the repair instruction indicates where to insert the tool to rotate the actuator motor. If you own a mini cooper n14 you may have read or heard of the myth that n14 engine has a weak engine or a piston cracking issue. Your guide to building, tuning, modifying, trouble shooting and repair.
The n14 engine is prone to oil buildupcoking on the intake valves due to the design of the pcv system design. Later in 2011 also for bmw models f20 116i and 118i. The use of either the n14 or the n18 engine is dependent on the production year and there should be no confusion. These articles are a collection of what one could call the more advanced theories and ideas behind how a motor works and functions. Mini cooper engines, cylinder heads and performance parts. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The bmw versions of the prince engine are known as the n and the mini versions are known as the n14 and n18. Those running higher boost tuning from the factory such as the jcw package, or those using exceptionally poor fuels, such as 90 octane or lower, should reduce the dial to 3040%. Modern day emission regulations require the use of a closed pcv breather system to recirculate combustion blowby gasses for cleaner operation and to reduce greenhouse gasses. This site is dedicated to those wanting to gain a better understanding of engine basics and the how to to modify and tune engines along with repair and maintain them. By 1907, there was a 4 cylinder option with the same layout as the two cylinder. Sealed power cast rering kit a sealed power moly rering kit b. Dec 20, 2016 the late model turbocharged mini 4cylinder engines, used in the us market cooper s and jcw john cooper works models, are produced in two variants.
Modern engine tuning achieves this end, and presents engine tuning as an art as well as a science. Right away, im weary about messing w the ecu and fine tuning of these new engines and twin power turbos, and to be honest, i havent really messed with a car newer than the late 80sas far as gofast mods so my caveman brain is scared and frightened about all the magic i could undo in that witchcraft box under the hood of a 6 month old car. Oil choice for an n18 engine mini cooper s bob is the oil guy. All you need to know about tuning the bmw n18 engine torquecars. Tuning stages for mini r56 with n18 engine by regelin performance. Notice how this naturally aspirated engine develops approximately 86% engine load at wot. This was the first longitudinal engine mount option for prince engine. The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy vizard, david on. N14 complete new engine r55 r56 r57 cooper s way motor works.
In fact, in many cases they dont even know there are really so many different minis. The model n engine was produced by the ford motor company. Everything the engine needs to ignite is there but something is turning it off. Mini has released specifications and information on the new john cooper works clubman model, which combines the 2. It first appeared in the model n, which made its debut at the 1906 new york auto show in new york city, new york.
In this video we give just one example of the higher end racing components available to create the. Datalogging of the engine sensor data during a wide open throttle run reveals the actual air consumption. Starting with a killer 5 port head or an 8 port or better a kad or bmwk 4v with porting. Ecs has assembled a timing chain kit with all the parts you need to do a complete timing chain replacement on your mini. There is a hard cap on the input and output as well as per gear. Mini john cooper works clubman pumps up engine power, all. Fits the following cooper s models with the n18 engine. The leader in mini cooper engines, cylinder heads and performance parts for r50, r53, r52, r56, r55, r60, f56. Nm engineering plug in play tuning module for turbo mini with n18 engine 201120 r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60 r61 cooper s. Evolve remap mini r56 cooper s n14 evolve automotive.
Mini cooper n14 engine timing chain lawsuit preliminarily. Mini cooper s n14 engine misfire, valve timing problems. We are 100% independent of bmw ag any use of a bmw trademark is to ensure customers can identify their make and model of vehicle. Oil choice for an n18 engine mini cooper s bob is the. This is by far the easiest plug and play module that anyone can install in 30 seconds. Due to the great success with the nm engineering b4648 power module nm decided to release one as well for the 2012.
Mini cooper r56 valvetronic faults 20072011 pelican. Noteworthy are the chapters on cooling, exhaust and the ignition system. This will help ensure you have the correct installation procedure for. Developing the concept for the new engine family, the. Available now for the 20072014 all mini cooper s turbo models currently producing 44 horsepower and 27ft lbs of torque with only 3 mods. Mini cooper s engine in south africa gumtree classifieds in. X mini gasoline 70 cc engine prototype liquidpiston. Select the compare checkbox on at least 2 items to compare. Small engine and equipment maintenance book donald koloski. The engine starts very briefly on the first attempt then no more. We have sponsored drivers and vehicles at abr houston, and they did it the right way. He knows every little detail of the n14 and n18 motors with everything inbetween. Mini cooper r56 engine management systems 20072011. It replaced the tritec engine family in the mini and was first introduced in 2006 for mini.
Detroit tuned, mini cooper, tuning, turbo oil line, mini cooper service, dyno, supercharger, turbo, alignment, cornerbalance. That engine using the bmw codename nb16, is mounted transversely powering the rear wheels. Dont wait until that loose, noisy chain jumps time, causing a catastrophic engine failure. Nm engineering stage 1 software is the ultimate for your mini cooper equipped with the n14 or n18 turbo engine. The engine is essentially identical to the n18 used in other 20 john cooper works models, with a slight increase in compression accounting for the.
I need to help to set timing chains in bmw mini engine n18 1. Without a doubt, one of the coolest small cars on the market has to be the mini cooper. The space between the thermostat housing and the valve cover is 58. Car engine basics repair maintenance tuning help repair. The compact engine 4pound core has only two primary moving parts. Gm tuning hp tuners level 1 beginnerintermediate course. I put an nm power module in my f56 mini and now i look. The valves had an l layout, meaning there was one valve per cylinder. A mapcontrolled oil pump is a special type of variable oil pump, equipped with an electromagnetic control valve. We only use name brand manufacturers to save you time and money so you can do it right the first time. Rebuild your engine with a quality engine kit from mancini racing.
Give your mini the speed and style it deserves at eurotek tuning. Renowned for smooth drivability and exceptional reliability this software has been proven to be the best in. Jb plug in tuning module for turbo mini with n18 engine 201120 r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60 r61 cooper s. Installation method for head stud kits part number. John cooper works jcw is a british car marque now owned by bmw and used on its mini. If you have information to share or want to list a common problem with a certain engine you can do so. Ecu upgrade nm engineering stage 2 mini cooper s r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 gen 2. Bmw n18 are good project engine and with a few sensible parts like a remap, turbo upgrades and camshafts you will certainly enhance your driving opportunities. There is everything from upgrading cooling to upgrading power.
Improve the performance of your classic mini engine a diy guide here at mini mania we know speed. The late model turbocharged mini 4cylinder engines, used in the us market cooper s and jcw john cooper works models, are produced in two variants. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Planned capacity in production is up to 2,500 units a day. How do i know if my mini jcw has an n14 or n18 turbocharged. Visual inspection of ignition components spark plugs and coils suggested they. It will also need some very fancy parts to actually make more power.
Psa peugeot citroen will be building the new engines at its plant in douvrin, france. After rotating the actuator shaft, reassemble the vehicle. On some n14 engines, the bolt would loosen by itself necessitating replacement of the tensioner, and usually the timing chain. It also has some issues with throttle control and turbo surge. So when we ran across doug bromers mini cooper engine build dubbed n14 in mini parlance for his john cooper works mini the turbocharged directinjected 1. I didnt even get to do my shopping since the store got closed before we were done. The oem calibration wants to limit engine output via spark advance to protect the transmission and other components. Car engine basics have improved year over year and combustion and electric engines have become such a big part of our lives that it can. The definitive manual on tuning for performance or economy.
The new engine generation with three or four cylinders and mini twinpower turbo technology creates the basis for a clear boost in terms of both agility and efficiency in the new version of the mini. We have recently read through 10 years of threads regarding the problems of the inlet valves coking up, with the associated problems and how people main peugeot dealers include i believe have. Pricing for gen 2 cars n14 or n18 r55, r56, r57, r58, r59, r60, r61. The chapters are well planned and contain a wealth of detail, tables, and calculation methods. Posted on december 15, 2014 by scott parker in columns. Mini bmw n18 b16 a engine for sale, cheapest online prices. The 2011 and later msc has the n18 engine, which doesnt have the same issue apparently. N18 engine n18b16m0 181hp 191 ftlbs the doublevanos system continuously adjusts the camshaft positions for both the intake and the exhaust valves. If youre looking to build the ultimate road or race engine, let mini mania build it for you. Nm engineering hiflow intake kit for mini cooper s with n18 engines nm. Notice that six gears are listed, even though the tbss only has four. The partnership between bmw and the psa group gave life to the prince engine, which bmw developed and installed in the mini. Navistar to discontinue medium duty n series engines.
Cooper s n14 complete engine 20072010 r55 r56 r57 mini cooper s. Any help would be appreciate, just had an engine replacement on my 2010 n18 cooper s, engine fitted and running, issue is i have no boost and the fault code ia. If you have had a timing chain fail, major overheat, or seized vacuum pump kill your engine this may be your saving grace. X mini gasoline 70 cc engine prototype liquidpiston is currently developing and testing the x mini, a powerdense, lowvibration, quiet, 70 cubic centimeter gasoline powered rotary fourstroke engine prototype. It works with the dme to raise the boost level with air fuel ratio and timing to make this power. Leistungssteigerung mini cooper s n18 motor 184ps ca 240ps. Advanced tuning designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection systems the first one is probably the most useful to the general dsmecmlink user and the second is geared more toward someone here who wants to either use speeddensity or spend a good deal of time optimizing things for their particular car. Fuel economy is unchanged during normal driving and the tuning works in conjunction with the dme rather than against it ensuring optimal but more aggressive boost levels with airfuel ratios and timing to match. Mini cooper s turbo engine 200720 n14, n18, r56, r55, r58, r59, r57, r60. They outsourced the first mini motor for the cooper and cooper s, and now. Rpm power engine management tune gen 2 detroit tuned. Keep your equipment up and running with replacement engines from northern tool. Just how big of a jump in reliability is there when going from a 2009 mcs to a 2011 post facelift mcs. It is a musthave for tuners and calibrators and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make horsepower with a fuelinjected, electronically controlled engine.
Flofet silikon druckschlauch nonresonated mini n14n18. Burger tuning motorsport jb tune mini cooper n18 engine. Broken timing guides, bad vanos pulley, and possible other repairs needed. This air consumption is used by the pcm to calculate engine load. Also, when you take it in for service, have them check the bolt for the tensioner. If you change the dme, you have to sync it with your cas or replace all of modules dme,cas,keyfob from the same car. You may not swap the engines because the n14 dme does not have the same n18 dme engine plugs wiring. Performance engines in spring and houston abr houston. Mini r60r61 n18 engine timing chain kit ecs tuning. Most current or potential mini owners have no idea how to tell what kind of mini they have.
This is a complete new engine from mini, not some cheap rebuild and comes with the mini 2 year warranty. The space between the thermostat housing and the valve cover is small, at 116. Classic mini engine performance enhancement a diy guide. Jan 16, 2016 a mini cooper n14 engine timing chain lawsuit has been granted preliminary approval after bmw agreed to settle the lawsuit originally filed due to timing chain tensioners. Tuning service kits air filters cabin filters fuel filters oil filters. As a base for tuning this is ideal it has the strengthened a series block used on the turbo only. Tuning stages for mini r56 with n18 engine by regelin. Always verify the part number for your application with the part number on the side of box and the part number on the instruction sheet. Tech info and help mini cooper engine n14 weak piston issue. The module will add approx 20hp and 30 ft lbs torque.
In 2007, mini released the jcw tuning kit for the new r56 version of the car. After reading up on the timing chain issue, i purposely avoided the earlier n18 engine. Mini cooper s r56 engine woes br racing blog service alert. We personally dont agree with everyones opinion that the internals on the n14 are week. The bmw variants of the prince engine are known as the n n16 and n18. Identifying minis by enginepower unit when is a mini, is a mini, is a mini. I need to help to set timing chains in bmw mini engine n18. Mini cooper jcw tuning kit s engine supercharged 1.
Bmw then went even further and put the revised mcs prince engine code named the n18 into the rear wheel drive f20 1 series bmw. Regelinperformance close close search search search menu. The engine at first was a 2 cylinder with two spark plugs per cylinder. This will help ensure you have the correct installation procedure for your specific application before installing any components. Fuel economy is unchanged during normal driving and the tuning works in conjunction with the dme rather than against it ensuring optimal but more aggressive boost levels with airfuel ratios and timing to. We dont share your credit card details with thirdparty sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. If you own, or know someone who owns a mini cooper s r56 car, from 2006. Tech info and help mini cooper engine n14 weak piston.
Mini bmw n16 b16 a engine for sale, cheapest online prices. I have a mini engine n18 r56 i need help to solve this codes 2c58 2d5a answered by a verified bmw mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. You will see much useful information about some elements of the engine and how they work. Also, you wanna make sure the options are the same. Mini cooper engines, cylinder heads, and performance parts. Last week i sent my ecu out to ventura california for a manic tune by mario palza. Mini cooper s complete cylinder head n18 11127642266 1216 r5x r6x 186. Above you will find many articles that will help you to understand more about the combustion engine. It has to rest for a while then it will do the same thing again. Peugeot shows us the 270 hp mini prince engine that.
Advanced tuning takes enginetuning techniques to the next level. These are just some of the many tuner engines out there at the moment. Getting the additional power from the tune was easy and it made the car that much more fun to drive. I have a mini engine n18 r56 i need help to solve this.