{"product_id":"forge-motorsport-performance-intercooler-kit-bmw-mini-f66-cooper-s-jcw","title":"Forge Motorsport Performance Intercooler Kit - BMW Mini F66 Cooper S \u0026 JCW","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003c\/span\u003eThis product is currently on pre-release, with the first batch being due within June 2026. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature \u003cstrong\u003edrops of up to 24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement, plug and play fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater overall surface area for greater heat dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh flow cast end tanks ensuring optimum air transition for cooling efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA smoother power curve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolumetric increase of more than \u003cstrong\u003e40%, \u003c\/strong\u003ewithout additional lag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrontal area increase of over\u003cstrong\u003e 82%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive instructions for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.forgemotorsport.co.uk\/userfiles\/images\/FORGE-WEB-DIVIDER.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForge Motorsport has a long and proven heritage in the development of high-performance components across every generation of the BMW MINI platform. As the chosen manufacturer for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.minichallenge.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMINI Challenge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erace series\u003c\/strong\u003e, we bring unparalleled knowledge, engineering expertise, and real-world motorsport experience to every product we design. This background allows us to consistently deliver some of the most advanced and performance-focused upgrades available for MINI vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFMINT37 is Forge Motorsports performance intercooler (replacement for OEM part \u003cstrong\u003e17519846916\u003c\/strong\u003e) which features an enlarged stepped-core design which dramatically increases heat-transfer efficiency, allowing this cooler to dissipate heat more effectively from compressed intake air. Lower intake air temperatures result in denser air entering the engine, improving combustion efficiency and reducing the likelihood of detonation. The result is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estronger, more reliable power delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e, even during sustained high-load usage where stock intercoolers are prone to heat soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.forgemotorsport.co.uk\/userfiles\/images\/FORGE-WEB-DIVIDER.png\" class=\"center-block\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and product evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a combination of advanced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D scanning technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand traditional precision measuring methods, Forge Motorsport developed an exact digital model of the vehicle to ensure a perfect fit and optimal performance. This initial design was then extensively refined by our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) engineering team\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing us to optimise the end tank geometry for maximum airflow efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting end tank design incorporates a cast alloy construction with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einternal air guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat ensure the charged air is distributed evenly across the entire intercooler core. Without this critical internal shaping, compressed air naturally follows the path of least resistance, flowing predominantly through the lower section of the core and leaving the upper portion underutilised, leading to elevated intake air temperatures. Forge’s engineered airflow management ensures full core utilisation, delivering significantly improved thermal efficiency and reduced IATs (Inlet air temperature).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pure-g pure-g-gapped\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pure-u-1 pure-u-md-1-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.forgemotorsport.co.uk\/userfiles\/images\/sys\/products\/BMW_MINI_Cooper_S_F66_Performance_Intercooler_Kit_698c4d6370a06_14jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pure-u-1 pure-u-md-1-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.forgemotorsport.co.uk\/userfiles\/images\/sys\/products\/BMW_MINI_Cooper_S_F66_Performance_Intercooler_Kit_698c4d62e9f19_10jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pure-u-1 pure-u-md-1-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.forgemotorsport.co.uk\/userfiles\/images\/sys\/products\/BMW_MINI_Cooper_S_F66_Performance_Intercooler_Kit_698c4d633a253_12jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forge design team has extracted the maximum possible performance gains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewithout requiring any vehicle modification\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring FMINT37 remains a true plug-and-play solution. At the heart of the system is a high-performance stepped bar-and-plate intercooler core, delivering over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% increased internal volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e82% increase in frontal surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompared to the factory unit. The bar-and-plate construction was selected for its exceptional strength and superior thermal mass when compared to traditional tube-and-fin designs, making it ideally suited for high-boost and high-temperature operating environments. The stepped-core layout further\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eenhances airflow distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand heat dissipation while maintaining excellent pressure efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the substantially increased frontal area, the intercooler benefits from improved airflow exposure, enhancing charge-air cooling both at speed and in stop-and-go traffic conditions. The increased internal volume provides greater thermal capacity, helping maintain consistently low intake air temperatures during repeated acceleration, track use, or aggressive road driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a comparison graph illustrating intake air temperatures between the OE MINI intercooler and the Forge Motorsport FMINT37. As shown, the FMINT37 delivers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econsistently lower intake air temperatures across the entire rev range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehighlighting its superior cooling efficiency under real-world operating conditions. Most notably, beyond 4,500 RPM the FMINT37 demonstrates a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etemperature reduction of up to 24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompared to the factory intercooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.forgemotorsport.co.uk\/userfiles\/images\/FORGE-WEB-DIVIDER.png\" class=\"center-block\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Tuned and Stock Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether your MINI is completely stock or fitted with performance software, improved intercooling delivers immediate benefits. For modified vehicles, the increased cooling efficiency supports higher boost pressures and more advanced ignition timing, allowing you to safely extract additional performance without compromising engine reliability. This intercooler is essential when upgrading to Stage 2 software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pure-g pure-g-gapped\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pure-u-1 pure-u-md-1-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.forgemotorsport.co.uk\/userfiles\/images\/sys\/products\/BMW_MINI_Cooper_S_F66_Performance_Intercooler_Kit_698c4d61dd73d_0jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pure-u-1 pure-u-md-1-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.forgemotorsport.co.uk\/userfiles\/images\/sys\/products\/BMW_MINI_Cooper_S_F66_Performance_Intercooler_Kit_698c4d62968dc_7jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pure-u-1 pure-u-md-1-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.forgemotorsport.co.uk\/userfiles\/images\/sys\/products\/BMW_MINI_Cooper_S_F66_Performance_Intercooler_Kit_698c4d62b840b_8jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand crafted in the UK to the highest quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FMINT37, like all Forge Motorsport intercoolers, is hand made at Forge HQ in Gloucester, United Kingdom. Each unit is individually crafted by experienced craftsmen, combining precision engineering with years of expertise to deliver uncompromising quality. Featuring a thermally efficient anti-corrosion coating, this intercooler delivers durable, consistent cooling performance. All units undergo strict quality control to ensure the highest quality standards which is why all Forge Motorsport cooling products are offered with our legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10KG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore Dimensions: H 265mm, L 620mm, W 105mm (stepped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd box material: Cast aluminium (CAD-optimised)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoating: Anti-corrosion coating with heat-conducting properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntercooler volume: 12.6 Liters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit:100% Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Forge Motorsport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57552384360835,"sku":"FMINT37","price":679.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6684\/4690\/files\/Untitled_b6d2433a-bafc-4c08-b868-2e3f0f39f59a.png?v=1773138598","url":"https:\/\/jxlperformance.co.uk\/it\/products\/forge-motorsport-performance-intercooler-kit-bmw-mini-f66-cooper-s-jcw","provider":"JXL Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}