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Positioned directly in the charge pipe's path, the stock B58TU upper cylinder head cooling hose, primarily made of plastic, is prone to damage. A dislodged charge pipe can easily take out this cooling hose, leading to severe engine damage through rapid coolant loss and overheating.
To address this vulnerability, VTT has engineered a robust solution. By replacing the OEM rubber hose with a durable 7-ply silicone variant, they offer superior resilience and longevity. Furthermore, they've upgraded the factory plastic flanges to 6061-T6 billet aluminum with black anodizing, enhancing corrosion resistance.
This upgraded hose is the ultimate solution, providing protection against dislodged charge pipes and the heat generated from spirited driving or track use.
Key Features:
Direct factory replacement for easy installation 6061-T6 billet aluminum with black anodizing for improved corrosion resistance Durable 7-ply silicone available in three colors Upgrade your BMW B58TU engine with this enhanced cooling hose from Vargas Turbo Technologies for superior performance and reliability.
This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
08-31-2026
This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
08-31-2026
Have you ever noticed how crisp and responsive your MINI was after that initial warm-up period, and wanted to keep that feeling for the rest of the day? This 180° F Thermostat is the solution. Not only does the engine maintain its fresh-start power, but also the under-hood temperatures are greatly diminished (see comparison table below). Now when your car sits after a hard run it won't cook and dry out everything under the hood as bad as it did in the stock configuration. This is great for the MINI owner that lives in a hot climate, or those that push their cars hard at the track or local twisty road.
Please Note: This thermostat does not include a replacement gasket. Reuse the gasket from the OEM thermostat.
Cold Weather Alert: If you encounter weather below 50º F or 10º C, please be aware that the ECU could throw a “check engine” light. This is no cause for alarm as the sensors are registering an anomaly and the thermostat is not harming the engine. The “check engine” light can be reset with a diagnostic tool or left as is. Please call if you have questions.
Test ParametersThermostat Temp OriginalThermostat Temp M7180Delta (°F)
Intercooler Manifold9870-28
Upper Coolant Hose190179-11
Supercharger at Pulley Shaft Housing178160-18
Head at Thermostat174153-21
Idle w A/C on214185-29
Coolant Temp During Hard Driving212180-32
