Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

Drivetrain Desiding whether or not to get alta intake

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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pyugala
Have you condisered the JCW airbox?
I have one coming in next week - I wanted the nice quiet low RPM ride and the nice wail higher up $420 shipped from Classic. That's not bad at all considering all the parts you get, and you don't need to go hacking up your parts to get it to fit and cutting holes, like the aftermarket stuff.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WindMeUp
The JCW airbox itself is competitively priced... it's the air filters that are insane... any PAPER element air filter that is over $100 to replace is ridiculous.

The Alta Intake is a very nice intake... do it!
They are $85 and less from Classic and many other dealers. Paper filters also happen to filter VERY well. Much better than the crappy K&N and other gauze types. Foam filters well, but only for a short time.
 
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