The K&N 69-2023TS is a Typhoon cold-air intake built for the 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder in the 2011–2015 MINI Cooper S. It takes the place of the factory air filter and intake housing with a mandrel-bent aluminum tube, a heat shield, and an oversized cone filter. The manufacturer estimates a gain of 8.51 HP at 5200 RPM and about 7 lb-ft of torque at 3500 RPM. Compared with stock, the smoother airflow path and the washable oiled-cotton element give you a performance upgrade without a recurring disposable-filter cost.
Cheaper universal intakes often leave the factory airflow sensor and tube geometry to chance. This kit is engineered for the 1.6L Cooper S, and the manufacturer designed the tube to accommodate the stock mass airflow sensor, which keeps the factory sensing setup intact. The filter is sized for long service intervals, and the manufacturer says cleaning is only needed about every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving. Buyers searching for a MINI Cooper S 1.6 turbo cold air intake, a washable cone filter for a turbo MINI, or a Typhoon intake for a 2011–2015 Cooper S will find this part matches those needs.
The manufacturer lists the Typhoon 69-2023TS for the 2011–2015 MINI Cooper S with the 1.6L L4 engine. Published fitment tables vary by submodel, so confirm your exact year and trim before ordering.
Yes. The manufacturer states the tube incorporates the stock mass air sensor into its design, so the factory sensor stays in use.
The manufacturer says the filter only needs cleaning about every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions. Harsher conditions will shorten that interval. The replacement filter is listed as RU-4960.
This is a bolt-on job that uses the factory mounting points. The manufacturer lists a typical installation of 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools, though other published guides cite closer to 90 minutes, so budget extra time for a first install. Because the system replaces the stock air filter and intake housing, expect to remove that factory hardware and fit the rectangular heat shield into the former airbox space. A screwdriver, a ratchet set, and several wrenches cover the job. Check that the MAF connector is seated properly and that the clamps are tight before starting the engine.
