BMW Drivetrain Parts for MINI

Enhance your BMW's performance and stability with Powerflex polyurethane engine mount bushings. Engine mounts play a crucial role in stabilizing the engine, and OEM rubber bushings might compromise retention due to excessive movement. Powerflex polyurethane bushings offer firmer support, reducing engine movement and maximizing engine retention compared to OEM rubber bushings. Here's why Powerflex stands out:

• Firmer than factory rubber bushings, reducing engine movement
• Improved engine mount performance with reduced slop compared to OEM bushings
• Built by Powerflex, the leading suspension bushing manufacturer in Europe
• Premium performance bushings made with precision and durability
• Longer-lasting than OEM rubber bushings, enhancing driving experience

Use Powerflex Copper Grease PCG1 for easy installation and extended service life. Opt for Powerflex Street Bushings for street-driven or occasional autocross/track vehicles. For dedicated track cars, choose Powerflex Black Series Bushings, 25% stiffer than street bushings with a 95A durometer polyurethane. Plus, Powerflex offers a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser on all products.

MINI R50 to R53 Performance Polyurethane Gearbox Bushing Set is designed to enhance engine stability and performance by reducing unnecessary movement. Unlike OEM rubber bushings, which prioritize comfort over function, these Powerflex polyurethane bushings offer increased firmness and durability. This set minimizes engine and transmission movement, ensuring more precise and controlled driving dynamics. Powerflex, Europe's leading manufacturer of suspension bushings, uses advanced polyurethane material and precision manufacturing to create bushings that outperform and outlast factory options. Ideal for both daily driving and occasional track use, these bushings contribute to a more engaging driving experience. For optimal performance, it is recommended to use Powerflex Copper Grease PCG1 during installation and to periodically reapply it to maintain a squeak-free operation.

• Enhanced Stability: Reduces engine and transmission movement for better control.
• Improved Performance: Firmer than OEM rubber bushings, offering a more engaging driving experience.
• Durable Construction: Powerflex's advanced polyurethane material ensures longevity and reliability.
• Precision Engineering: Exact-fit standards for superior performance.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for street driving with occasional track time; for dedicated track cars, consider Powerflex Black Series bushings.
• Lifetime Warranty: Offered by Powerflex to the original purchaser.

The factory dual-mass flywheel in MINI N14 and N18 engines is engineered for comfort, minimizing drivetrain vibrations and smoothing out gear transitions. However, that comfort comes at a price—28.3 lbs. of rotational mass that dulls throttle response, slows acceleration, and hampers precise rev-matching. Dual-mass flywheels are also notoriously prone to failure under high-performance or tuned driving conditions, and their replacement costs can be steep.

The ECS Performance Lightweight Flywheel Kit eliminates these compromises with a precision-engineered, single-mass flywheel that delivers true enthusiast-grade performance. Weighing in at just 18.8 lbs, this flywheel sheds nearly 10 lbs. of rotating mass compared to OEM—instantly sharpening throttle response, improving clutch feel, and delivering quicker acceleration that transforms the driving dynamics of your MINI.

Performance-Oriented Design: This flywheel is specifically engineered to work with OE and aftermarket unsprung clutch discs. While dual-mass setups provide damping on stock vehicles, switching to a single-mass flywheel with an unsprung disc introduces more direct engagement—ideal for spirited daily driving or track-ready builds. Expect a more aggressive, performance-focused clutch feel.

Key Features:

Lightweight Construction: Sheds nearly 10 lbs. of rotating mass for faster revs and improved acceleration

4140 Chromoly Steel: Heat-treated to HRC 28–32 for outstanding strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability

Precision-Balanced: Exceeds OEM G16 specification (175 g-mm) for smooth, high-RPM operation

Black Oxide Coating: Offers corrosion resistance and a professional finish

OE-Compatible Fitment: Designed to work seamlessly with N14 architecture clutch kits

SFI 1.1 Certified: Proven safe and reliable under extreme operating conditions

Optimized Step Height: Ensures maximum clutch clamping force and long-term durability

Performance Gains:

OEM Dual-Mass Flywheel Weight: 28.3 lbs

ECS Single-Mass Flywheel Weight: 18.8 lbs

Weight Savings: Nearly 10 lbs of reduced rotational mass

Results: Sharper throttle response, more precise rev-matching, and a more engaging driving experience

Kit Includes:

ECS N14/N18 Lightweight Performance Flywheel

South Bend Stage Two “Daily” Clutch Kit

Pilot Bearing

Throw-Out Bearing

Clutch Alignment Tool

(6) Genuine MINI Flywheel Bolts

Upgrade your Mini with the PFF5-220 Lower Torque Mount Bracket & Bushing (Yellow 70A and Purple 80A) designed to replace the OE mount prone to cracking. This aftermarket mount, 300% stiffer than the worn OE counterpart, reduces excessive engine movement and wheel hop. Ideal for standard or mildly tuned cars, this mount, featuring a CNC machined aluminum lower torque mount, offers various durometer bushing options to match different tuning levels. Experience improved throttle handling balance and gear shifting precision while reducing engine movement. With an easy replacement process requiring just two bolts, no rubber pressing is necessary. Note a slight increase in NVH, primarily at idle, with stiffer materials transmitting more vibration.

• Replaces softer OE mount prone to cracking
• 300% stiffer than worn OE mount
• Improves throttle handling balance
• Enhances gear shifting precision
• Easy two-bolt replacement process