Forge Motorsport FMINT8 Uprated Performance Intercooler for BMW MINI 1.5T B38 (F54 F55 F56 F57) Cooper & One - Direct Fit Front Mount FMIC Charge Air Cooler - Gen 3 F-Series - Replaces OE 17517617597

FMINT8 Charge Air Cooler Upgrade for MINI 1.5 T B38 - Cooper and One

Unlock cooler intake temps and dependable performance with the Forge Motorsport FMINT8. This premium air-to-air charge cooler is a straight swap for the factory unit and is tailored for the third-generation MINI 1.5 turbo petrol range. Expect sharper response, rapid recovery between pulls and rock-solid consistency on daily drives, B-road blasts and track sessions.

Part numbers for reference: Forge FMINT8 - replaces OE 17517617597.

Why it belongs on your MINI

• 123 percent larger frontal area than the standard cooler 17517617597 - more surface exposure for serious temperature control
• Tiered bar-and-plate core selected after extensive development - excellent heat rejection with minimal pressure drop
• Cast aluminium end tanks for strength and smooth internal flow - derived from in-house 3D printed prototypes
• CNC billet connectors - precise, leak-free joints to the factory-style couplers
• Zero trimming - a true bolt-on swap using OE mounting points
• Complete kit - brackets, fasteners and instructions included
• Engineered and manufactured in the UK - backed by a limited lifetime warranty from Forge Motorsport

We have run this cooler on customer builds and our own cars at MJ Modifications, and feedback has been consistently positive for fit, finish and on-road resilience. If you are chasing reliable intake temperature control and repeatable performance, this is the upgrade that delivers.

How it improves real-world driving

• Reduces thermal fade during spirited driving and repeated acceleration
• Helps maintain stable charge temperatures for consistent power delivery
• Optimised flow path maintains response while improving cooling capacity
• Perfect foundation for supporting software and hardware upgrades

Vehicle compatibility - MINI 1.5 three-cylinder turbo petrol

• F54 Clubman 1.5 - Cooper and One
• F55 5-door Hatch 1.5 - Cooper and One
• F56 3-door Hatch 1.5 - Cooper and One
• F57 Convertible 1.5 - Cooper and One

What is in the box

• Forge FMINT8 intercooler - stepped bar-and-plate core with alloy end tanks
• CNC machined couplers
• Full fitting hardware
• Installation guide

Optional extra

Forge logo stencil available separately for painting the core.

Fitting and support

Direct replacement using factory locations. Professional installation recommended. MJ Modifications offers fitting at our Warwickshire workshop - request a quote at info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty from Forge Motorsport for peace of mind.

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Part numbers

• Forge Motorsport: FMINT8
• Direct replacement for factory reference: 17517617597