Mini Cooper S Gains Horsepower with AEM Cold Air Intake System

AEM Cold Air Intake 21-719C for 2007-2010 Mini Cooper S 1.6L models without a mass air sensor

The Mini Cooper is a legendary piece of automotive history. Originally designed as a practical car for the British people, it soon made its mark in racing. The Cooper was the preferred vehicle for a multitude of successful rally and road racers, and the awards tell the tale. The Mini Cooper was voted the Second Most Influential Car of the Century, helping to give front-wheel drive vehicles and the transversely-mounted front engine legitimacy in the automotive industry. Over 50 years later, the Mini Cooper is still one of the most popular hatchbacks on the market, thanks to its combination of classic British design elements with precision German engineering. Now, owners of 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 1.6 liter Mini Cooper S models without a Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor can get an increase in horsepower and performance with the AEM Induction Systems 21-719C cold air intake system.

The AEM 21-719C cold air intake system is precision-tuned with a myriad of features to greatly improve the performance of your Mini Cooper S without sacrificing essential engine protection. The mandrel-bent aluminum air intake tube is designed to reduce restriction and air intake temperatures and is powder-coated metallic grey for a sleek and durable finish. A heat shield is incorporated to help keep heat from the turbo from heating the air entering the engine. This system utilizes the factory air inlet and even turns the Mini’s cosmetic hood scoop into a functional hood scoop, which directs even more outside air onto the air filter. This system comes with AEM’s 21-2027D-HK conical air filter featuring AEM’s Dryflow air filter media for high air flow rates and oil-free performance. The filter is washable and reusable, and can even go for up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions.

All of these features combine to deliver impressive gains on the dyno. The AEM 21-719C cold air intake produced an estimated gain of 14 horsepower at 5400rpm, and 11 pound-feet of torque at 3300rpm to the wheels.

The 21-719C cold air intake is easy to install and comes with simple step-by-step instructions. It maintains all necessary factory connections and does not require any additional modifications be made to the vehicle in order to fit and function properly. As if the superior design and horsepower gains weren’t enough, the 21-719C Performance Air Intake is backed by AEM’s Lifetime Limited Warranty, offering owners the confidence that their air intake is a reliable, exciting upgrade. Treat yourself and your Mini Cooper to a high-quality boost in performance with the AEM 21-719C cold air intake system.

AEM Universal Intake Kit Ideal for Custom Cars and Engine Swaps

AEM Custom Air Intake System

Customizing cars and performing engine swaps to make a car your own one-off creation is a lot of fun, except when you cannot find the parts you need to make it work. AEM has changed that with the 21-5011 universal air intake kit. The AEM 21-5011 air intake system is ideal for vehicles with an engine swap. GM E-rod Engines or Chrysler 5.7/6.2/392 HEMI engines are popular in Hot Rod and this universal air intake would be a great choice for use with these engines, however, the kit will also work for many engine swap and custom engine bay setups. 

The AEM 21-5011 universal air intake kit is ideal when a custom intake is required for the engine setup and design. LS and Hemi engine swap vehicle owners with find this kit their dream come true. The AEM 21-5011air intake system comes with an AEM Dryflow air filter, aluminum tubes, couplers, a weld-on mass air flow sensor pad, brackets and the hardware needed to custom build an air intake. By providing these parts, the builder has multiple options and configurations to make a high flowing intake system. 

AEM Dryflow Synthetic Air Filter

The 21-5011 universal air intake kit comes with an AEM Dryflow air filter, part 21-2059DK. AEM's Dryflow air filters are washable and reusable and because they have lower restriction than typical paper air filters they can increase engine power and toque. This media is very easy to maintain and does not require the use of air filter oil. This air filter is very easy to clean and reuse and it can perform for up to 100,000 miles, depending on driving conditions. When it is time to service the air filter, AEM's synthetic cleaner (part 1-1000) can be used to quickly breakup any road grime and dirt that is on the media, then just rinse out the media with water to wash it away. Once the filter media is dry, it is ready to use again. 

AEM Dryflow Synthetic Air Filter Cleaner

The 21-5011 universal air intake system comes with a weld on MAF sensor pad to fit the Hitachi Blade style MAF sensor. The intake kit also can accommodate the GM tube style MAF sensor or be used as a speed density intake. In addition, the two brackets that are included are also designed to be bent and welded as needed, allowing more flexibility during design, setup and installation. The couplers, hose clamps, rubber anti vibration mounts are the same high quality components used in AEM intake systems. 

The intake kit includes an instruction guide for assistance in installing your universal air intake system and it has tips on how to make everything fit and work together. This guild will help with mass air sensor setup, bracket placement, welding, and tube connection. The AEM 21-5011 universal air intake system is very easy to use as a design tool to help finish that one of a kind engine swap in your hot rod, and it comes with a 1 year limited warranty. 

AEM's Custom Air Intake Parts

For those who need additional parts or are looking to design a custom air intake from scratch, AEM also offers Universal Air Intake parts, which include various sizestraight tubes, pre-bent tubes, multiple size silicone hoses, couplers and adapters, multiple size hose clampsand various brackets and mass air sensor adapters. AEM makes it easy to design your own air intake system or find the parts you need to complete an existing project. 

More information on AEM's full lineup of air intakes can be found on the AEM Air Intake Systems webpage. If you are looking for AEM performance products for a specific vehicle, use the AEM Product Search. To find an AEM dealer near you, use Search for AEM Dealer or simply visit AEMintakes.com.