- Description
- Fitment
- Refund Policy
The MMX Performance F-Series MINI Silicone Intake Hose is a precision-engineered replacement for the restrictive OE plastic "bellows" pipe between the airbox and the intake backpipe on B48-powered F-Series MINIs. Built from high-quality reinforced silicone with a smooth, large-diameter bore, the hose smooths airflow into the turbo, enhances induction noise, and finishes the engine bay with a clean, OEM+ aesthetic.
The OE plastic bellows pipe is one of the most restrictive points in the entire B48 induction tract. Its corrugated, ribbed internal geometry creates turbulence and limits airflow into the turbo, a meaningful constraint that's amplified the moment any other induction upgrade is introduced. By replacing it with the MMX smooth-bore silicone hose, the OE turbulence is removed and a worthwhile increase in airflow into the turbo is unlocked.
Construction is high-quality silicone with reinforced silicone elements embedded in critical areas. The reinforcement gives the hose enough rigidity to resist deformation under boost pressure or engine bay heat, while still allowing the small amount of compliance needed to absorb engine rock under load, a critical detail that protects both the intake and the backpipe from stress damage. The stepped inlet and outlet maintain a constant bore with smooth transitions, ensuring the hose actually flows the air the rest of the system can deliver.
Supplied in a deep gloss black finish, the hose installs in around 10 minutes with hand tools using factory mounting points. It's fully compatible with the standard airbox and elbow as a standalone upgrade, but it really earns its place when paired with an aftermarket high-flow intake, without this hose, much of the gain from any upstream intake upgrade is bottlenecked by the OE bellows.
Product Details
- High-quality silicone construction with reinforced silicone elements in critical areas
- Stepped inlet and outlet: constant bore with smooth transitions for maximum airflow
- Resists deformation under boost and heat while preserving compliance for engine rock
- DIY installation in around 10 minutes with hand tools, fully reversible
- Designed specifically for F-Series MINIs
- SKU: MMR16-1401
What's Included
- MMX silicone intake hose
- Required clamps
Notes
- Pairs especially well with an aftermarket high-flow intake, without this hose, much of the upstream intake gain is bottlenecked at the OE bellows
- Includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
- Designed and tested in the United Kingdom
- View emissions compliance notice
Returns
Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. All items are subject to 15% restocking fee from the manufacturer.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Additional non-returnable items:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of shipping to you will be deducted from your refund. If your original order qualified for free shipping, the actual cost of shipping the item to you will still be deducted from your refund.
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Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of shipping to you will be deducted from your refund. If your original order qualified for free shipping, the actual cost of shipping the item to you will still be deducted from your refund.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted. If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at info@amtuning.ca.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Labor Fees (if applicable)
AM Tuning Canada is not responsible for, and shall not be liable for, any labor fees, installation charges, removal charges, diagnostic fees, or other service-related costs incurred by the customer or any third party in connection with the installation, removal, modification, servicing, or use of any products purchased from AM Tuning Canada. Unless expressly agreed to in writing by AM Tuning Canada, all such labor and service costs are the sole responsibility of the customer.
Exchanges (if applicable)
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Non-refundable items
The following items are non-refundable and non-returnable once purchased: oils, fuel or oil additives, filters, tuning cables, OBDeleven products, Braum seats, spark plugs, coil packs, and similar consumable, wheel spacers, wheels bolts, license plate brackets, electronic tuning components and any other product subject to discretion of AM Tuning Canada.
Other products from brands such as MHD, Bootmod3, Ecutek, Braum racing, Novitec are also non-refundable and non-returnable.
All sales of these items are final and are subject to the policies and discretion of AM Tuning. By completing a purchase, the customer acknowledges and agrees to these terms.
