wondering if you gain any hp/torque after the quicksilver. or too low to notice?I drive a modified 1.5L and have looked into intakes and exhausts. The OEM air box should be the same up to the downpipe. JCW models get a larger intercooler, but the airbox to the MAF sensor should be the same. In the aftermarket scene, most Cold Air Intakes or cone filter set ups should work. Stay away from brands like Eventuri, however, or you'll end up having to install a hood scoop
As far as exhausts, most will not work because of the dual exit on most S models. I suppose if you changed the rear bumper, you could maybe retrofit, but not sure. I have a Quicksilver Exhaust System from the UK on mine. Sounds fantastic IMO and really brings out the 3-cyl. character. I might be one of the only F56 1.5L with that system in the states, though. They're a bit difficult to get around here due to having to import.
Tuning a 3 cylinder Cooper ??
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I haven’t gotten the car dyno’ed so I can only speak from my own driving experience with it here (butt dyno).
It seems that, after installing the exhaust, the power curve smoothed out a lot. It seems the car continues giving power all the way up to redline. Before, it seemed like power dropped off a lot on the approach to 5k+ rpm. Quicksilver claims on their site “improved throttle response”. I haven’t noticed a great increase in throttle response, though the power I get seems more full and consistent throughout the rev range. There could be slight throttle improvements, but nothing life-changing.
I do know the exhaust is more free flowing than the old system. Looking at the construction, it has less bends, a smaller muffler, and it might even remove the secondary catalytic converter and/or resonator on the f56. I hear more turbo flutter now for a fact, most likely due to the waste gate system having a freer-flowing exhaust to work with.
Without a tune, gains are small, but noticeable IMO. The biggest benefit with the exhaust for me, was the sound. It is immaculate. It is deep and bubbly. It also pops and burbles on gear shift when in sport mode + sport shift. It bubbles on engine decompression and as you come to a stop. If there are no power benefits to the Quicksilver Cat-back system, it makes you feel faster
.Again, this is all just driving experience (butt dyno) and my own opinion. I do not have dyno numbers and haven’t tested how much HP I make. With a tune, you’d probably see a lot more gains than just a straight install on an unmodified vehicle. Sorry this was long, hope it helps!
Sure thing! Let me know if you decide to order it!It was really helpful! Thank you very much! Pops and burble in Cooper already excited me
hello - link please? i am interested in this exhaust now... currently i have a BMC Sports filter on mine and that one gave some interesting gains, they say about 4-5cv (didn't do dyno tho), and i always do 98 oct on mine, feels really nice.
not sure what you mean with 2nd gear, if i squeeze that one i can do about 110 km/h which isn't that bad i think. 3rd goes to about 180 km/h -
Next i am thinking at some mods but we will see
thanks,
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Yeah, sure thing!
Here is the link for the exhaust: https://quicksilverexhausts.store/products/one-and-cooper-f56-3-door-sport-system-2014-on
Mine is automatic, so I am not sure if they are geared similarly. At times, the gears do feel a bit long, though. I have a Bluespark tuning module on mine and, to my surprise, that seemed to shorten them up a bit. Nice power increase too.
Here is the link for the exhaust: https://quicksilverexhausts.store/products/one-and-cooper-f56-3-door-sport-system-2014-on
Mine is automatic, so I am not sure if they are geared similarly. At times, the gears do feel a bit long, though. I have a Bluespark tuning module on mine and, to my surprise, that seemed to shorten them up a bit. Nice power increase too.
thank you, which map did you install with that bluespark? the +30 HP?Yeah, sure thing!
Here is the link for the exhaust: https://quicksilverexhausts.store/products/one-and-cooper-f56-3-door-sport-system-2014-on
Mine is automatic, so I am not sure if they are geared similarly. At times, the gears do feel a bit long, though. I have a Bluespark tuning module on mine and, to my surprise, that seemed to shorten them up a bit. Nice power increase too.
I am tempted to do this stage 2 tuning + intercooler from MiniSpeed, https://minispeed.eu/product/tuningstage-ii-cooper-naar-180-pk-3e-gen/ 180 HP plus intercooler - Beek Auto Racing which are like leading Mini specialists here in NLbut there's only the reliability that concerns me, right now we use the car for trips and long travels (recently went to Portugal, over 4000 kms) and runs like clockwork... with these aftermarket mods i cannot tell if they are reliable long term. Thanks to the fact that we cannot travel in plane as much as we used to, the Mini is now our airplane
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thanks for the exhaust linkYeah, sure thing!
Here is the link for the exhaust: https://quicksilverexhausts.store/products/one-and-cooper-f56-3-door-sport-system-2014-on
Mine is automatic, so I am not sure if they are geared similarly. At times, the gears do feel a bit long, though. I have a Bluespark tuning module on mine and, to my surprise, that seemed to shorten them up a bit. Nice power increase too.
Glad the link helped! As far as the module is concerned, I am currently running Map D as I think that is the most enjoyable. As far as long term reliability, an exhaust will never cause problems. Unless it was installed incorrectly, all an exhaust does is push fumes out of the engine. I spoke to Bluespark about the reliability of their modules and they said the gains and boost pressure were well within the safety limiters installed by BMW at the factory. They assured me reliability would not be an issue.
I haven’t heard of MiniSpeed. I’m not sure if they’re reputable, but you would probably know better than me. In the US, the best comparable option to that kit would be a Forge Intercooler and a Bluespark modulethank you, which map did you install with that bluespark? the +30 HP?
I am tempted to do this stage 2 tuning + intercooler from MiniSpeed, https://minispeed.eu/product/tuningstage-ii-cooper-naar-180-pk-3e-gen/ 180 HP plus intercooler - Beek Auto Racing which are like leading Mini specialists here in NLbut there's only the reliability that concerns me, right now we use the car for trips and long travels (recently went to Portugal, over 4000 kms) and runs like clockwork... with these aftermarket mods i cannot tell if they are reliable long term. Thanks to the fact that we cannot travel in plane as much as we used to, the Mini is now our airplane
Got it! Thanks for the insight!
Hi all,
I’ve been thinking of installing a Forge Intercooler on my 1.5L. Anyone have any experiences with it (thoughts, problems, power gains, etc.)
I am curious if anyone noticed a power increase or a more responsive driving experience. I know throwing an intercooler on the car won’t transform anything, just curious about anyone’s experiences. Thanks!
I’ve been thinking of installing a Forge Intercooler on my 1.5L. Anyone have any experiences with it (thoughts, problems, power gains, etc.)
I am curious if anyone noticed a power increase or a more responsive driving experience. I know throwing an intercooler on the car won’t transform anything, just curious about anyone’s experiences. Thanks!
hi there,
actually i am planning some upgrades to my Cooper and the Forge intercooler is included in this stage2 tuning upgrade from minispeed > https://minispeed.eu/product/tuningstage-ii-cooper-naar-180-pk-3e-gen/ so cannot say it just yet. i would say you might get better conservation of power since if you noticed it happens that when you repeatedly demand full power, you don't get the max HP all the time, that's i think because the cooling isn't optimal so the ECU doesn't allow full power, etc - i've seen that much more in the summer, that's when the engine has more issues with heat obvoiusly.
right now it's cold and when it's around 10C or less the power of my mini is quite quick.
So i would look at that upgrade only as a way of having more consistent power, rather than an increase in HP which is very debatable. my 2 cents.
On the other hand a very cheap and effective way to increase power on your cooper is by installing a sports air filter. I got approx 30% acceleration increase (tested 3rd gear) with this filter BMC Sports air filter. - you need to keep it healthy and clean with the maintenance tools, i do that every 10.000 KM and they say you get 4-5 HP extra. You can really feel the difference with that.
Thanks for the answer! I’ll have to look into that. Might have to stop by Waymotorworks!
2015 F56 Cooper 3dr + 2017 F80 M3 CP - 2022 Cooper Sport 3dr incoming
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just done the superchips remap and initially it threw drivetrain errors [ABS from memory] , superchips then modified my original and it seemed fine for 3-4 weeks until I got it lowered and quicksilver exhaust fitted, immediately after pick up it threw these errors
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car now had full diagnostic with no hardware faults shown but I cant afford car to throw a hissy fit on my daily drive to work, anyone any ideas before I get the map removed ?
its all a bit saddening as the car is looking pretty cool on koni actives and HR springs
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car now had full diagnostic with no hardware faults shown but I cant afford car to throw a hissy fit on my daily drive to work, anyone any ideas before I get the map removed ?
its all a bit saddening as the car is looking pretty cool on koni actives and HR springs
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I looked online and I'm trying to decide between the Quicksilver and the Supersprint. They both sound very similar and look the same. The only difference I could find is that the Quicksilver doesn't come with an option to add a resonator. Did yours come with a resonator? I daily-drive my car, so I really want a resonator on mine. Let me know! Thanks!I drive a modified 1.5L and have looked into intakes and exhausts. The OEM air box should be the same up to the downpipe. JCW models get a larger intercooler, but the airbox to the MAF sensor should be the same. In the aftermarket scene, most Cold Air Intakes or cone filter set ups should work. Stay away from brands like Eventuri, however, or you'll end up having to install a hood scoop
As far as exhausts, most will not work because of the dual exit on most S models. I suppose if you changed the rear bumper, you could maybe retrofit, but not sure. I have a Quicksilver Exhaust System from the UK on mine. Sounds fantastic IMO and really brings out the 3-cyl. character. I might be one of the only F56 1.5L with that system in the states, though. They're a bit difficult to get around here due to having to import.
@EMitch, I have a Cooper 1.5 LCI 2019, with QuickSilver Sport Exhaust. When I was searching for it, I also compared videos of the SuperSprint one.
I have original catalytic, and asp have kept original stock resonator. I installed only QuickSilver connection tube after the original resonator, and the smaller rear muffler.
Sound is awesome! I love it. My Cooper is also my daily. Not even my wife complains of the sound. I encourage you on doing the same. Go with QuickSilver.
Reach to me on Instagram.com/cunhah, I can share photos.
It was nice to go over this thread again.
All the best to the Cooper 1.5 Owners!
I hadn’t heard of Quicksliver exhausts before. Watched your cold start video on Instagram, and your car sounds great! It’s louder than my Remus exhaust, but doesn’t seem too loud.
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