Forge Motorsport High Flow Inlet Intake Hose for F66 F65 MINI Cooper S.
This is a new hard silicone intake hose kit to directly replace the stock intake hose with internal muffler.
Designed to eliminate the restrictive factory inlet, this upgrade significantly improves airflow to the turbocharger, allowing your engine to breathe more freely and respond faster under throttle. Constructed from high-quality 5 ply silicone and stainless-steel reinforced wire for durability and heat resistance, the high-flow inlet pipe features smooth inlet track. The result is improved turbo spool, sharper throttle response, and increased power especially noticeable on tuned or modified vehicles.
This inlet pipe is a direct bolt-on replacement for the OEM unit, requiring no permanent modifications and ensuring a precise, factory-quality fit. Whether you’re chasing maximum performance on track days or simply want a more engaging driving experience on the road, this upgrade delivers measurable gains and enhanced engine sound under load.
During development testing, Forge found that using oversized aluminum piping led to significant heat soak. While initial power gains were impressive, repeated dyno testing revealed a drawback: by the third pull, the aluminum pipe had absorbed and conducted excessive heat, resulting in a noticeable reduction in performance.
By switching to a silicone hose design, this issue was eliminated. Silicone does not store or conduct heat as effectively as aluminum, preventing heat soak. Even after six consecutive dyno pulls, the silicone hose maintained a stable temperature and showed no reduction in power output.
The Forge Motorsport high-flow inlet hose improves your vehicle’s airflow in several key ways. First, it eliminates the internal muffler found in the OE pipework. While this component is designed to reduce intake noise and create a more refined engine note, it also introduces turbulence and restricts airflow. These restrictions become even more apparent on tuned vehicles and are often the first area our engineers target for improvement.
With the factory limitations removed, the next step is increasing the internal diameter of the Forge design. A larger bore allows a greater volume of air to flow directly into the turbocharger, enabling more air to be compressed thanks to the increased capacity. This results in improved throttle response, particularly when accelerating after long periods of deceleration or during gear changes, as more air is retained within the intake system.
Not only does FMINLH27 deliver enhanced performance, but it is also engineered for exceptional durability. As previously mentioned, it is manufactured from Forge's high-performance silicone featuring a reinforced 5-ply construction combined with an advanced fluoro lining for superior reliability.
The inner fluoro lining offers outstanding resistance to oil, fuel vapors, coolants, and chemical degradation, effectively preventing permeation and significantly extending service life. Additionally, due to the increased length and internal volume, integrated metal strengthening rings are molded within the silicone to prevent collapse under load—an issue commonly found in inferior products.
Forge claims 8 whp gain, and 10 NM torque gain.
