Blow Off Valve Kit recommeded for the MINI Cooper S with increased boost, or simply for those wanting a loud Blow off sound or simply as a solution to the many failures that have occurred.
Fits the following Cooper S models:
2007-2013 R56 Mini Cooper S Hatchback
2008-2014 R55 Mini Cooper S Clubman
2009-2015 R57 Mini Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Mini Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Mini Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Mini Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Mini Cooper S Paceman
These products vary depending on the engine:
- 2007-2010 Mini Cooper S models with N14 engine
- 2011+ Mini Cooper S models with N18 engine
Model years are different for JCW models:
- 2008-2012.5 JCW models with N14 engine
- 2013+ JCW models with N18 engine
Make selection based on the engine in your Mini.
This Blow Off valve is for the Peugeot / BMW Mini 1.6 Turbo engines, as found in the Peugeot 207/307/308 GT Turbo and BMW Mini Cooper S Turbo fitted with the N18 engines, these are in the Cooper S from 2011+ and the JCW Cooper S 2013+. This valve is recommended for any vehicle where the boost pressure has been increased by an ECU software upgrade and for unmodified vehicles operating in warmer climates, as a solution to the many failures that have occurred.
The most common complaint on the OEM solenoid valve is a split diaphragm preventing the valve from opening fully, or not at all. This doesn’t always result in a check engine light as the valve can still be blown open by the boost pressure. We have seen many valves with this problem .The other problem is that diaphragm retaining ring is made from very thin plastic that goes brittle with heat cycles, and eventually fails. This prevents the diaphragm from sealing with the same problems as mentioned above. This particular failure also results in the valve falling apart upon removal from the turbo, though in extreme cases bits of plastic can enter the turbo and destroy it.
Our alternative is a fully engineered solution offering both significantly improved reliability .Our valve is piston based , with no diaphragm to fail, and of all aluminium construction, it replaces the original unit with a pressure/vacuum operated piston valve that still also retains the desirable OEM ECU control over valve actuation. The valve has been proved on the VAG scene for many years. The spring is interchangeable for different levels of boost, and the solenoid is plug and play with the wiring harness which is included.
NOTE: Some states (like California) have ever tightening requirements for emissions testing and inspections. Always check your current state regulations on compliance for street use before you order.
Mini Mania Tech Team
The MINI Cooper Parts and Accessories Experts
This blow-off valve replaces the factory diverter and releases excess boost to the atmosphere.
Mini Mania Tech Team
The MINI Cooper Parts and Accessories Experts
We strongly advise that you do NOT unplug the stock bypass valve.
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Blow Off Valve Kit recommeded for the MINI Cooper S with increased boost, or simply for those wanting a loud Blow off sound or simply as a solution to the many failures that have occurred.
Fits the following Cooper S models:
2007-2013 R56 Mini Cooper S Hatchback
2008-2014 R55 Mini Cooper S Clubman
2009-2015 R57 Mini Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Mini Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Mini Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Mini Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Mini Cooper S Paceman
These products vary depending on the engine:
- 2007-2010 Mini Cooper S models with N14 engine
- 2011+ Mini Cooper S models with N18 engine
Model years are different for JCW models:
- 2008-2012.5 JCW models with N14 engine
- 2013+ JCW models with N18 engine
Make selection based on the engine in your Mini.
This Blow Off valve is for the Peugeot / BMW Mini 1.6 Turbo engines, as found in the Peugeot 207/307/308 GT Turbo and BMW Mini Cooper S Turbo fitted with the N18 engines, these are in the Cooper S from 2011+ and the JCW Cooper S 2013+. This valve is recommended for any vehicle where the boost pressure has been increased by an ECU software upgrade and for unmodified vehicles operating in warmer climates, as a solution to the many failures that have occurred.
The most common complaint on the OEM solenoid valve is a split diaphragm preventing the valve from opening fully, or not at all. This doesn’t always result in a check engine light as the valve can still be blown open by the boost pressure. We have seen many valves with this problem .The other problem is that diaphragm retaining ring is made from very thin plastic that goes brittle with heat cycles, and eventually fails. This prevents the diaphragm from sealing with the same problems as mentioned above. This particular failure also results in the valve falling apart upon removal from the turbo, though in extreme cases bits of plastic can enter the turbo and destroy it.
Our alternative is a fully engineered solution offering both significantly improved reliability .Our valve is piston based , with no diaphragm to fail, and of all aluminium construction, it replaces the original unit with a pressure/vacuum operated piston valve that still also retains the desirable OEM ECU control over valve actuation. The valve has been proved on the VAG scene for many years. The spring is interchangeable for different levels of boost, and the solenoid is plug and play with the wiring harness which is included.
NOTE: Some states (like California) have ever tightening requirements for emissions testing and inspections. Always check your current state regulations on compliance for street use before you order.
Mini Mania Tech Team
The MINI Cooper Parts and Accessories Experts
Mini Mania Tech Team
The MINI Cooper Parts and Accessories Experts
Here is the function of the factory diverter valve:
The overdrive bypass valve is mounted directly on the exhaust turbocharger. The overdrive bypass valve opens in order to avoid the occurrence of vibration at the pump wheel when the throttle valve closes abruptly (e.g. when shifting gear). With the valve open, a circuit bypassing the compressor is produced.
The overdrive bypass valve prevents "pumping" against the closed throttle valve and therefore improves the engine acoustics. In addition, the exhaust turbocharger responds quickly when the throttle valve is opened again.
Without the override bypass valve, the exhaust turbocharger would work against the ram pressure of the closed throttle valve and would be slower. The exhaust turbocharger would also have a delayed response when the throttle valve is opened.
The overdrive bypass valve is connected by means of two lines to the ECM. It receives system voltage via the ECM main relay. The ECM drives the overdrive bypass valve on the ground side.
Mini Mania Tech Team
The MINI Cooper Parts and Accessories Experts

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