The aFe Momentum GT Pro 5R (part 50-70068R) is a sealed cold air intake for the B46 2.0-liter turbocharged four in the MINI Cooper S (F56). MINI Cooper S (F56) 19-23 L4-2.0L (t) B46 Its one-piece housing is molded from XLPE material, a heat-resistant cross-linked polyethylene, and it holds a washable, reusable oiled Pro 5R cotton gauze filter. Washable and Reusable Pro 5R Air Filter for Maximum Performance
The case for paying more than a basic drop-in filter rests on the manufacturer's own testing. The manufacturer's dyno chart shows up to +10 HP and +19 Lbs. x Ft. torque, and it reports that the intake outflows factory intake by 28% at 300 CFM measured at 7" H2O. Owners on user forums are more cautious, and one F56 thread notes that intakes on this platform don't amount to more than a couple HP increase, so the real appeal is throttle response and intake sound. A clear sight window lets you check filter condition without tearing the system apart.
No, not without checking first. Owners on user forums report that the LCI car uses a slightly different MAF sensor, and a pre-LCI intake will not work on it. Look at the MAF sensor on your car's intake tube and compare it to the manufacturer's fitment images before you order.
The manufacturer describes the Pro 5R filter as washable and reusable, and the housing has a clear sight window so you can inspect the element without disassembling the system. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions, since its warranty depends on following them.
The manufacturer states that this intake is designed to use the factory mounting locations and minimal hardware, which keeps the job closer to a bolt-on swap than a custom fabrication. The main gotcha is the MAF sensor version: confirm it matches your car before you start, because a mismatched sensor will not fit. Read the manufacturer's install sheet before you begin, since I could not confirm its tool list or torque specs during research.
