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2013 JCW N18 with only 31,500 miles

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Engine - Complete

Nov 8, 2023, 03:56 PM | Replies: 5 | Views: 1242
  • Engine - Complete - 2013 JCW N18 with only 31,500 miles - Used - All Years  All Models - Chicago, IL 60646, United States
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  • Price
    $1,234
  • Location Chicago, IL, 60646, USA
  • Condition Used
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Well I have something here that may be of interest to someone. These don't become available in this manner all that often. 

2013 R56 N18 JCW engine with only 31,500 miles. Still in the car. Auto trans. Runs and drives down the road beautifully. Was hit in the rear door. I am thinking about selling the engine in 2 ways and want to gauge some interest. 

Option 1: full engine with turbo and everything attached. I will be asking around $6000 give or take. Could add the trans on for a reasonable price. 

Option 2: engine (bare engine at this price..but willingly to sell complete engine for more) DME, CAS, wire harness and both keys (this if perfect for a N14 to N18 swap). Can add the trans on to the total for an additional reasonable price 
I will be asking around $4700

Option 3: ?

Just wanted to throw this out there and see if anyone is interested and then I can work on a final price. Car came from California and last 2 years in Wisconsin. No check engine lights. I can send videos of it running and compression readings if needed. I have a 2011 and 2012 JCW now so don't need a third. 

Also if you are around Chicago or Detroit could probably drive half way to meet you. 

Post stays on NAM until sold. If you see it here then it's available. 


 

Last edited by timski; Nov 9, 2023 at 10:14 AM. Reply
Old Nov 10, 2023 | 09:34 AM
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I’m not in any position to buy this right now but I would in a heartbeat if I was able to. Can the engine actually be placed into a pre 2011 car equipped with an N14 without getting all kinds of bad codes? Or would it need a change of ECU? That’s something of great interest to me…
 
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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by slademan
I’m not in any position to buy this right now but I would in a heartbeat if I was able to. Can the engine actually be placed into a pre 2011 car equipped with an N14 without getting all kinds of bad codes? Or would it need a change of ECU? That’s something of great interest to me…
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Yes it can be done but it's not a simple drop in start the engine. That is why I would also make available the DME (ECU), CAS module, both key FOBs and the N18 wiring harness and trans if you want auto. Also, the DME may have to be reprogrammed which many people have done with software you can buy. This is a project for a hardcore enthusiast (like myself haha). Google N14 to N18 swap. Lots of good info.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 08:30 AM
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I’m about as hardcore MINI enthusiast that there is. I’m not a mechanic and never wanted to be one. I am, however, an artist and an excellent craftsman. My interior is one of the nicest car interiors you’ll ever see. Full Alcantara panels and carbon fiber throughout. Fully custom, competition car stereo headed to Nationals next year… you won’t see a nicer MINI than mine, ever. You can find something close but not better. The only thing it lacks is a hot rod engine. It’ll have that one day. 😎👍🏼

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Old Dec 15, 2025 | 03:28 PM
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Question Did you sell it?

I'm looking for a replacement engine for a sweet 2012 Coupe with 152k miles. Yours looks interesting.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 09:04 PM
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