aFe 51-12712 is the Rapid Induction oil-free intake for qualified MINI Countryman S R60 N18 1.6L turbo applications. Earlier Magnum FORCE naming remains in the exact manual. A 2.75-inch wrinkle-black aluminum tube, upper heat shield and clear-coated aluminum cover use the retained original lower airbox and MAF assembly.
Current exact primary names Countryman S R60 N18 2011-2016; exact older manual names 2010-2015 N18B16A. Original seven named groups and bounds remain, including older Cooper/Clubman and later Paceman rows with exact retailer positives. These broader rows require actual N18, compatible original lower airbox and MAF arrangement; N14 or F-series coverage is not inferred. Countryman S ALL4 2011-2016 is restored from exact selected-part retailer table, corroborated by year-specific N18 ECS listings. Broader Base, JCW, overseas named editions and Paceman ALL4 2016 positives remain qualified source holds rather than inferred additions or physical incompatibility findings.
| Years | Make | Model | Named trim; actual engine and hood requirements apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2015 | Mini | Cooper | Coupe S |
| 2012-2015 | Mini | Cooper | Roadster S |
| 2009-2015 | Mini | Cooper | S |
| 2010-2014 | Mini | Cooper | S Clubman |
| 2011-2016 | Mini | Countryman | S |
| 2013-2016 | Mini | Paceman | S |
| 2013-2015 | Mini | Paceman | S ALL4 |
| 2011-2016 | Mini | Countryman | S ALL4 |
Verify 51-12712 against the actual engine, sensor and vent connections, mounting locations and applicable emissions requirements before ordering.
| Brand | aFe POWER |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 51-12712 |
| Current product line | Rapid Induction; earlier manual Magnum FORCE naming |
| Selected filter | One 21-90072 Pro DRY S; three oil-free synthetic layers |
| Filter dimensions | 3.5-inch flange; 5-inch base; 3.5-inch top; 8-inch height |
| Tube | 05-12452B1; 2.75-inch wrinkle-black aluminum per current exact primary |
| Upper housing | 05-12712B2; powder-coated upper heat shield, original lower box retained |
| Cover | 05-12712E3; clear-coated aluminum, two M6 button-head fasteners |
| MAF interface | Retain original assembly and its two original screws; do not overtighten |
| Vacuum-line fixing | 03-50377 clamp with screw, wavy washer and nut; rotate for hood clearance |
| Filter service access | Manual requires housing removal from engine for filter cleaning |
| Recheck | Clamps and screws after exactly 200 miles; no numeric torque |
| Performance qualification | 49-percent flow claim without linked flowchart; linked dyno explicitly P5R oiled, not selected dry |
| Emissions | Current manufacturer not CARB exempt; unavailable for California sale or California-registered vehicles |
| UPC | 802959513873 |
| WARNING | This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
| Quantity | Manufacturer service part | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21-90072 | Selected Pro DRY S filter |
| 1 | 05-12712B2 | Upper housing |
| 1 | 05-12452B1 | Aluminum intake tube |
| 1 | 03-50019 | Size 044 clamp |
| 1 | 03-50377 | Vacuum-line fixing clamp |
| 1 | 03-50057 | Hex screw; size and length not stated |
| 1 | 03-50058 | Wavy washer |
| 1 | 03-50059 | Hex nut |
| 1 | 05-12712E3 | Aluminum cover |
| 2 | 03-50113 | Button-head cover screws; procedure identifies M6, no length |
The bill includes one filter according to selected media. Its parenthetical 12452 inclusion text is a shared-bill labeling inconsistency; exact primary replacement listing and manual service page both identify selected 21-90072. Alternate oiled filter, cleaners and pre-filter are separate. Original lower housing, MAF assembly and its two original screws remain required. No complete new polymer airbox, new MAF, wiring or separate silicone coupling is itemized. The stated tube service number is explicitly in this exact manual; it is not borrowed from another kit. Housing material is not certified as high-density polymer by these exact sources.
aFe Power develops application-specific intake, filtration, exhaust, cooling, tuning, suspension, drivetrain, and truck-performance components supported by product testing and documented installation requirements.
One 21-90072 Pro DRY S filter with three oil-free synthetic layers, 8-inch height and 3.5-inch flange.
Is a complete new lower airbox supplied?No. The upper housing installs on the original lower box and retains the original MAF assembly and screws.
How is the filter retained in the shield?Its bump stops must pass through the housing opening before the assembly is installed.
Which tube end goes in first?The filter end goes in first, followed carefully by the original MAF end.
Why must the MAF and line clamp be rotated?To position the original vacuum line closest to the tube and maintain maximum hood clearance.
Is the cover aluminum or ABS?Current exact primary identifies clear-coated aluminum; its two supplied button-head fasteners are M6, with no length specified in the manual.
Does the linked dyno establish selected dry Countryman gains?No. It identifies a 2012 Cooper S with P5R oiled media and different run dates, weather and SAE factors. Point gains differ from run maxima.
What final check and filter access are required?Recheck clamps and screws after exactly 200 miles. The manual requires housing removal from engine for cleaning access; no numeric torque is given.
Verify aFe 51-12712. Read all sixteen pages and figures A-H. Work cool and disconnect negative battery as instructed. Remove three original top-housing screws. Retain the two original MAF screws and unclip the harness from housing side; remove original upper housing and filter. Push selected filter through new shield opening until its bump stops pass fully through. Place assembly on original lower housing and secure with two original MAF screws, without overtightening. Install tube FILTER end FIRST, then carefully onto original MAF assembly. Secure filter and MAF tube joints with the supplied filter/clamp arrangement. Fit supplied line-fixing clamp at upper-right MAF mounting hole and rotate MAF/line clamp to bring vacuum line closest to tube for maximum hood clearance. Fit aluminum cover with two supplied M6 button-head screws. The manual permits cover removal for extra airflow but provides no separate tested covered/uncovered gain. Restore battery and inspect joints, mounting, harness and hood clearance. Recheck clamps and screws after exactly 200 miles. No numeric torque is given. Manual requires removing housing from engine to access filter for cleaning.
Current primary advertises 49-percent airflow increase, 18 hp and 20 lb-ft, without a linked airflow chart. Actual linked dyno is a 2012 Cooper S and explicitly labels intake aFe AIS(P5R), not selected dry media or an independent Countryman test. Marked power points 172.58 versus 154.75 hp differ by 17.83 hp; torque points 188.00 versus 168.58 lb-ft differ by 19.42 lb-ft. Run maxima differ by 8.08 hp and 14.73 lb-ft. April 2, 2013 baseline uses SAE 1.01 at 66.44 F, 29.11 inHg and 50-percent humidity; July 25 intake uses SAE 1.04 at 85.15 F, 29.04 inHg and 40-percent humidity. Both notes name fourth gear, while intake explicitly names original exhaust. Dates, conditions, correction factors and vehicle/media scope differ. These figures remain qualified historical evidence. Current non-CARB restriction supersedes reliance on older manual race wording; it is not blanket California permission.
California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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