aFe 54-12862 is the Rapid Induction intake for qualified pre-LCI B46/B48 applications, using one five-layer oiled Pro 5R filter, a wrinkle-black aluminum tube and a metal heat shield mounted to the retained lower factory airbox. Current primary fitment names 2015-2019 MINI Cooper S F55/F56 and explicitly excludes late-2019 vehicles with the LCI MAF sensor. Compare the actual sensor mounting pattern before ordering; a model year alone does not resolve that production change.
The current exact manufacturer names MINI Cooper S F55/F56 2015-2019 with B46/B48 2.0L turbo engines. Its complete twelve-page manual additionally names Cooper S/Cabrio S F55/F56/F57, Clubman S/Countryman S F54/F60 and specified BMW F45/F46, F48 and F39 applications, using broad global year labels that do not establish every US launch year. Existing fifteen BMW/MINI named groups, bounds and gaps are preserved with exact selected-part retailer corroboration. The missing Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 2018-2019 group is restored from the exact selected-part retailer table, conditional on its matching 2.0L engine and pre-LCI MAF housing. Existing Base/ALL4 rows with retailer 1.5L coverage remain a primary-versus-retailer engine-scope exception rather than a declaration of physical incompatibility. Late-2019 LCI MAF vehicles are excluded even if their year appears below; the current manufacturer directs those customers to the later 52-10011D/R system. No diesel, hybrid S E ALL4, X2 M35i, non-US Tourer or later-year mapping is added without exact engine/sensor confirmation.
| Years | Make | Model | Named trim; actual engine and hood requirements apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | BMW | X1 | sDrive28i |
| 2016-2019 | BMW | X1 | xDrive28i |
| 2018-2019 | BMW | X2 | sDrive28i |
| 2018-2019 | BMW | X2 | xDrive28i |
| 2014-2019 | Mini | Cooper | Base |
| 2015-2019 | Mini | Cooper | John Cooper Works |
| 2015-2019 | Mini | Cooper | S |
| 2017-2019 | Mini | Clubman | ALL4 |
| 2017-2019 | Mini | Clubman | John Cooper Works ALL4 |
| 2016-2019 | Mini | Clubman | S |
| 2017-2019 | Mini | Clubman | S ALL4 |
| 2017-2019 | Mini | Countryman | ALL4 |
| 2017-2019 | Mini | Countryman | Base |
| 2017-2019 | Mini | Countryman | S |
| 2017-2019 | Mini | Countryman | S ALL4 |
| 2018-2019 | Mini | Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 |
Verify 54-12862 against the actual engine, sensor and vent connections, mounting locations and applicable emissions requirements before ordering.
| Brand | aFe POWER |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 54-12862 |
| Product line | Current Rapid Induction; earlier Magnum FORCE Stage-2 branding in the linked manual |
| Filter | One 24-30506; five-layer oiled cotton-gauze Pro 5R |
| Filter dimensions | Current six-inch height, three-inch round flange; older eight-inch retailer descriptions conflict |
| Tube | 05-12862B2; three-inch mandrel-bent aluminum, wrinkle-black powder coating |
| Heat shield | 05-12862B1; current manufacturer 18-gauge steel; older retailer 16-gauge claim qualified |
| Trim seal | 05-00072; 30-inch length, 7/16-inch bulb |
| MAF mounting screws | Two 03-50491 M4 Torx screws; length not specified |
| Retained factory components | Lower airbox, three upper-box screws, coupling, clamp and MAF sensor |
| MAF restriction | Pre-LCI pattern required; late-2019 LCI MAF explicitly excluded |
| Strut brace | Factory strut-brace clearance confirmed by current manufacturer |
| Cover | Optional 54-12868-B black or 54-12868-C carbon-look accessory; sold separately |
| Airflow | No linked bench-flow chart or tested flow figure supplied |
| Dyno qualification | Linked 2015 B48 chart has different dates and conditions; point and peak differences are distinguished below |
| Emissions | Current manufacturer says not CARB exempt and unavailable for California purchase or California-registered vehicles |
| Recheck | Bolts, clamps and connectors after 200 miles; no numeric torque specified |
| UPC | 802959506080 |
| 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 | 24-30506 | Pro 5R oiled air filter; dry 21-30506 is the alternative in the shared manual |
| 1 | 05-12862B2 | Intake tube |
| 1 | 05-12862B1 | Heat-shield housing |
| 1 | 05-00072 | 30-inch trim seal, 7/16-inch bulb |
| 2 | 03-50491 | M4 Torx screw; length not specified |
The shared manual bills one selected filter, not both media options. The original MAF sensor, lower airbox, three original housing screws, factory coupling and coupling clamp are retained. No replacement coupling is itemized despite the generic Coupler Included page flag. The filter is clamped as the procedure illustrates; the bill does not list a separate new coupling-clamp set. Optional intake covers, restoration kits, exhaust and tuning module on the related-parts page are separate products.
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One five-layer oiled Pro 5R filter, aluminum intake tube, metal heat shield, trim seal and two M4 Torx screws. The original lower airbox and factory coupling are retained.
Is the filter dry or oiled?The detailed current specification and exact bill identify oiled Pro 5R, service filter 24-30506. The Pro DRY 5R page phrase conflicts; the dry filter in the shared manual is an alternative.
Does every 2019 model use the same MAF mount?No. The manufacturer explicitly excludes late-2019 LCI MAF-sensor vehicles. Match the actual sensor mounting image and configuration, not the year alone.
Does it replace the entire factory airbox?The upper factory section is removed. The heat shield mounts to the original lower airbox with the three retained screws; it is not a full replacement polymer housing.
Which coupling and sensor are used?The original coupling, coupling clamp and MAF sensor are reused. Two new M4 Torx screws secure the transferred sensor; no new coupling is itemized.
Will it clear the original strut brace?The current manufacturer specifically states factory strut-brace clearance without modification. Optional black and carbon-look covers are separate accessories.
Do the dyno image and California status support blanket claims?No. The linked 2015 B48 comparison has different dates, weather and correction factors, and point gains differ from run-maximum differences. Current manufacturer states this intake is not CARB exempt.
What tightening and recheck instructions apply?No numeric torque is specified. Follow the housing, original coupling and filter installation order, restore connections and inspect bolts, clamps and connectors after exactly 200 miles.
Verify aFe 54-12862. Read all twelve manual pages, confirm the pre-LCI MAF mounting and work on a cool engine. Disconnect the negative battery terminal as the manual specifies. Unplug the MAF harness, loosen the factory intake clamp and remove the three upper-airbox screws, retaining them. Remove the upper airbox, transfer the MAF sensor to the aFe tube using the two supplied M4 Torx screws and install the provided trim seal on the heat shield. Slide the tube into the original coupling without tightening its clamp yet. Secure the new housing to the retained lower factory airbox using the three original screws. Tighten the original coupling clamp and confirm the housing screws are secure. Install and clamp the supplied filter last. Restore the transferred sensor connection and battery connection, verify clearances and proper operation, and inspect bolts, clamps and connectors after exactly 200 miles. The manual specifies Torx 25 and flat-head screwdriver tools, supplies no numeric torque and instructs no cutting or drilling.
The current exact product page, all twelve pages of its linked shared manual, all three contact sheets, complete bill, Figures A-D, related-parts, warranty and contact pages and the actual linked dyno image were reviewed. Current detailed specifications identify five-layer oiled Pro 5R; the page's contradictory Pro DRY 5R phrase is not an oil-free media specification. Current six-inch filter and 18-gauge steel shield take priority over older retailer eight-inch and 16-gauge descriptions. Polymer-housing, complete-airbox replacement and CARB-compliant legacy claims are unsupported for this metal-shield system. The linked 2015 B48 dyno marks 195.11 versus 183.83 HP and 221.28 versus 208.14 lb-ft at its indicated comparison region; these differences are 11.28 HP and 13.14 lb-ft, not peak-to-peak gains. Run maximums are 195.90 versus 186.32 HP and 243.18 versus 218.50 lb-ft, differences of 9.58 HP and 24.68 lb-ft. The page advertises up to 13 HP and 12 lb-ft, which are not certified as a matching marked pair by that image. Baseline February 17 and intake April 13, 2017 runs use a 2015 Cooper S B48, fourth gear, original wheels/tires, open hood and blower. Baseline notes aFe exhaust and SAE 1.02 at 64.77 F, 28.86 inHg and 54% humidity; intake notes Stage 2, SAE 1.01 at 76.79 F, 29.36 inHg and 30% humidity, with miles, without repeating exhaust identity. The comparison is not controlled same-condition or a guarantee on other vehicles. No flow chart supports a quantitative airflow claim. Exact selected-part retailer rows corroborate broader original coverage, while 1.5L, high-output/hybrid and production-change conflicts remain qualified. Current non-CARB restriction is retained. Turn14 exact-product information remains unavailable without authenticated access. Protected commercial data and price remain unchanged.
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