SneedSpeed R50 / R52 / R53 MINI Cooper Oil Pump Kit
Baseline Oiling Integrity · Engine Foundation Component
The SneedSpeed R50/R52/R53 MINI Cooper Oil Pump Kit is a complete oil pump assembly engineered to restore stable oil pressure and volume in first-generation MINI Cooper and Cooper S engines. This kit establishes the minimum acceptable oiling standard for engines that are expected to operate reliably beyond basic commuter duty.
It is not an enhancement for output.
It is the component that ensures everything built on top of the engine has something solid to rely on.
Function & Intent
Oil pressure is the system that every other engine component depends on.
When pump clearances open up or drive components wear, oil pressure becomes inconsistent — often long before catastrophic failure is visible. This kit replaces worn or compromised pump components with a known, controlled oiling baseline suitable for:
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Fresh rebuilds
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High-mileage refreshes
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Engines that will see sustained RPM or load
The goal is not excess pressure.
The goal is consistency under use.
Design Characteristics
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Complete oil pump assembly supplied as a matched system
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Precision-machined internal components for predictable pressure delivery
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Direct-fit design for R50, R52, and R53 engine blocks
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Materials selected for durability under heat and rotational load
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Compatible with stock and reinforced bottom-end configurations
This kit establishes oiling stability without introducing unnecessary complexity or deviation from factory architecture.
Where It Fits
This oil pump kit is appropriate when:
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Rebuilding or resealing the bottom end
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Correcting low or inconsistent oil pressure
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Preparing an engine for continued service under higher demand
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Establishing a reliable foundation before addressing power, airflow, or driveline components
Engines operating beyond this scope require changes elsewhere — not more oil pump.
Applications
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R50 MINI Cooper
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R52 MINI Cooper S
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R53 MINI Cooper S (W11)
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Street, performance-street, and endurance-oriented builds
Summary
The SneedSpeed R50/R52/R53 MINI Cooper Oil Pump Kit restores controlled, dependable oil delivery — the prerequisite for any engine expected to last. It is the part that brings the engine back into spec so that future decisions are intentional, not corrective.
