Buy SneedSpeed Crate Engines for MINI Cooper Proven Power Built Right

For MINI Cooper owners who want performance, reliability, and a straightforward replacement solution, SneedSpeed crate engines deliver everything in one package. Each engine is precision-built, race-inspired, and backed by years of championship-winning experience.

Whether your MINI uses an R53 supercharged, N14 turbocharged, N18 turbocharged, or N12/N16 naturally aspirated engine, SneedSpeed offers the right crate engine to fit your driving goals and budget.

Three Levels of Performance

SneedSpeed offers three lines of crate engines, designed to suit different performance needs:

Street Series Crate Engines

• OEM+ components and factory-grade assembly for maximum reliability.
  
  
• Ideal for daily drivers or light-duty performance use.
  
  
• Meets or exceeds MINI’s original engine specifications.
  
  
• Includes refreshed OEM bearings, pistons, and timing components.
  
  

Super Sport Series Crate Engines

• Built with upgraded forged components and cryo-treated timing chains.
  
  
• Designed for spirited driving and occasional track days.
  
  
• Improved oiling and bearing systems for higher RPM stability.
  
  
• Balanced and blueprinted for smooth power delivery.
  
  

Race Series Crate Engines

• Full performance build with forged pistons, rods, and race bearings.
  
  
• Blueprinted, balanced, and assembled to race tolerances.
  
  
• High-strength fasteners, premium gaskets, and advanced cooling solutions.
  
  
• Proven to handle sustained high RPM and boost pressure.

R53 Crate Engines – Supercharged MINI Performance

The SneedSpeed R53 crate engine is built for the first-generation MINI Cooper S (2002–2006). Known for its supercharged punch, the R53 benefits greatly from a precise rebuild using SneedSpeed’s proven techniques.

• Street Series: OEM+ replacement for reliable daily performance.
  
  
• Super Sport / Race Series: Forged internals, upgraded cooling, and high-strength head sealing.

Whether you want factory-smooth operation or track-ready response, the R53 crate engine from SneedSpeed delivers the right level of power and durability.

N14 & N18 Crate Engines – Turbocharged Evolution

The N14 crate engine and N18 crate engine power MINI Cooper S and JCW models from the R56 generation onward. Both are turbocharged, but each requires careful attention to known weak points like timing chain wear and carbon buildup.

SneedSpeed’s N14 and N18 crate engines are built to eliminate these issues and deliver reliable turbocharged performance.

• Street Series: OEM+ spec for dependable factory-level performance.
  
  
• Super Sport / Race Series: Forged pistons, upgraded bearings, and cryo-treated timing chains.
  
  

The result is a crate engine that can handle boost with confidence; whether you’re running factory power or turning up the turbo.

N12 & N16 Crate Engines – Naturally Aspirated Dependability

For MINI Cooper base models with the N12 or N16 engines, SneedSpeed offers crate engines that restore factory performance with improved reliability. These engines are naturally aspirated, delivering smooth, linear power for daily driving.

• Street Series: OEM+ components for long-term dependability.
  
  
• Super Sport / Race Series: Enhanced internal parts, improved oiling, and tighter tolerances for high-RPM use.

The N12/N16 crate engines keep your MINI running strong for years to come; without the complexity of turbocharging.

Choose SneedSpeed for Reliable MINI Performance

Every SneedSpeed crate engine is crafted with the same expertise that powered SneedSpeed race cars to championship wins. Built by specialists who know MINI engines inside and out, these engines deliver reliable performance for every use from your daily drive to your next track day.

Improve your MINI today with a SneedSpeed crate engine and experience race proven power and durable performance. Order now or contact us to find the perfect engine for your MINI.