Differences Between The MINI N14 & N18 Engines

Differences Between The MINI N14 & N18 Engines including the history and brands that use the Prince Engine

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[jorgejefferson]

I am very close to taking delivery of a 2013 JCW with the N18 engine, so finding this video was most helpful and very informative.

[dennisrobinson]

Own a 2010 R55 JCW and just replaced the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel filter, water pump, crossover pipe, thermostat housing, starter motor, cabin noise maker, coolant reservoir, spark plugs and coils, tensioner, fog light housings, intercooler, and VVT solenoid all in my driveway yesterday. Tomorrow I'm going replace the timing chain and guides, turbo coolant pump, valve stem seals, front and rear rotors and pads, whole valve cover when I put it back together, and I'm wanting to replace the turbo and all of the oil and coolant lines. All this work sparked due to a leak in the coolant crossover pipe. Figured why not just replace everything. This car CANNOT leave me stranded EVER!

[bostonbikebits]

Really excellent video, thanks for putting it up. I have an N14 in my JCW, it has some nice upgrades including a Neo Bros turbo, front mount intercooler and lots of other stuff that gives me just over 220bhpp and a massive 318NM torque. It pulls cleanly from tickover and is quite docile round town but when you poke it with a stick it wakes up and performance is fantastic. It was all rebuillt 14k miles ago with all the right bits used so hopefully it will last me a few years. It's hard to think of a car that is more fun than a well sorted JCW.

[Squilliam-Fancyson]

For those who interested. The N13B16 unit found in the 114i-118i F20 and 316i/320i ed already has the forged Mahle Pistons. It comes with Vanos intake and exhaust side and VVT. Basically BMW just converted the N18 for longitudial mount. It's a great engine. Tuned mine to 230BHP with more mods to come.

[scottpatterson]

Fantastic video! I have (in dec 2021) a stage one tuned n18 countryman cooper s, build 2010, had it since new.. I dont know what it is but I love this car even though I have definitely bought this car twice! I have had every single problem that has ever being documented as a problem with this car but I am still a proud owner. It is really fast, it makes me happy... The tune is only a relatively new thing... At 30k km it dropped all its coolant, got towed... At 60k km it had a timing chain. At 90k km the vanos solenoids were so clogged it shat a oil pump solenoid. It has had a new wiring loom, a new computer and now at 145k km it needs a hpfp (fuel pump) but I recon ill go to the grave with this car... It has cost me so much money BUT when it is healthy it fucken hammers.... Side note... The tune was done on a dyno, its got an upgraded intake, head studs and intercooler... All of the problems listed are because it was literally one of the first n18 motors to roll off the plant.... Magna styer in Austria.... It fucks me often but it is a love hate relationship.... She is a keeper..

[shankarbalan]

My Mini Cooper S R56 2012 Model has the N18 1.6 litre Turbo Petrol engine. It’s a nice engine especially in Sports Mode and mated to the AISIN 6 speed AT Transmission. Nice throaty growl and trigger happy performance. A very nice little car indeed.

[madvic]

Some great info in there ...many thanks 👍
Just swapped my 2011 Cooper S with JCW Aero Kit only for 2013 JCW in red/black....had both for a week so could compare the feel on some favourite roads. Big difference, engine feel and somehow less crashing into potholes even with the run-flats. Old car managed to get through at least 3 tyres in 30k miles and a dented from rim. Miss my old HK audio though on the new investigate some speaker upgrades and Front/Rear channel swap for the bass channels. Cheers 👍

[someoneyeah]

Peugeot hasn't dropped the engine. The THP/PureTech 1.6 engine is still being used in the range. PSA is still very much using it. My 21 3008 is an euro 6 Ep6fdt. Their upcoming PHEV still use them as the ICE part. With ICE being phased out I expect them to use it until they go full electric. Apart from Mazda which does very Mazda things.. The rest are pretty much soldiering on with their current engine designs with incremental updates.

[taclow]

Now I wonder, in the n18 engines which parts can be upgraded from the psa latest revisions, water housing? Water pump? More? Interesting 🤔

[BlvlWmpower]

Thanks, I have the first and latest mini and love the sound of the n18 accelerating and the sport mode with auto-rev match gives nearly instant passing power in combination with the 6 speed manual.

[TheKoukiBoy]

What an interesting video. Thanks!

I’ll definitely consider an R56 as my next vehicle.

[michaellee]

One thing you did not mention is the N18 has Valvetronic so there is no throttle body. I have a Coupe or R58 with this. It increases power and fue economy a little. Not great on high revving engines but low end torgue is better. It reduces the throttle by reducing recuding valve lift on intake valves. Mine has not had fuel pump or oil pump problems but a few cooling system problems

[AIRCOOLEDLIFE]

I'm impressed you've answered all my YOU.👍🏾

[Cmonavis]

I broke two N14 engines. Full stock. 192.000km for my JCW and 200.000km for my Cooper S. Two times same problem : chain got loose and valves touch pistons...

[etteyafed]

The N18 does not have the same noisemaker as the N14 has, but it does have a restrictive intake muffler just after the turbo charger pre-intercooler.

[anthonybelyea]

Great video cheers from New Brunswick Canada👍🏼😎🇨🇦

[ts]

I’m REALLY interested in an R55 JCW but can’t really decide if I should go for one with the N14, especially with all the trouble this engine can come… I hear a lot of things about the N14 that can consume a lot of oil. I’d love to go for the N18 but the N18’s are really rare to find these days or is it just me?

[moncefbenslimane]

Just a rectification, Peugeot is still using the EP6FDTS engine in their new hybrid cars (508 PSE)

[MrMrmarkpeck]

Very good video thank you 👍
I have a 08 mini r55 cooper s wolf in sheep's clothing lol it's really a (?) It doesn't know what it is mixture 😂 bigger turbo. sports cat . aem air filter . RCZ injectors . 6 paddle clutch .
Quaife diff . got rid of all the restrictions biggest intercoder . now running 321bhp with standard internals . N14 engine have been for the last 5 years plenty of oil changing & filters rev past 7500 🤭 never underestimate a mini 👍👍👍👍😉😉

[iijulzii]

my dad and I rebuilt a n14 engine on his JCW that he mapped and clocked out 159mph, LCI versions just totally better down to the engine and everything else I suppose