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Milltek resonated cat-back with polished, loose 76 mm tips tips for the MINI Cooper S R53 }
Milltek resonated cat-back with Cerakote black tips for the MINI Cooper S R53 }
Milltek resonated cat-back with polished, fixed tips tips for the MINI Cooper S R53 }
Milltek non-resonated cat-back with polished, fixed tips tips for the MINI Cooper S R53 }
Milltek non-resonated cat-back with polished, loose 76 mm tips tips for the MINI Cooper S R53 }
Milltek non-resonated cat-back with Cerakote black tips for the MINI Cooper S R53 }
Brand: Milltek SportSKU / Part #: SSXM007
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Milltek Sport Cat-Back Exhaust - 2002-2006 MINI Cooper S R53
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Overview

This Milltek Sport cat-back exhaust fits the 2002-2006 MINI Cooper S hatch (R53) with the supercharged 1.6 liter four. These cat-backs let you hear more of the R53 supercharger and keep the twin center outlets. Each system is built for this exact chassis, so it follows the factory routing, hangs from the stock mounts and keeps the ground clearance of the original exhaust. Compared with the factory steel parts it is lighter, flows more freely and gives the engine a clearer, stronger voice under load, without the harsh highway drone of a cheap straight pipe. The MINI Cooper S R53 parts are T304L stainless steel with mandrel-bent tubing, which keeps the pipe at full size through each bend and resists corrosion for years. It bolts on with the factory hangers and clamps, with no cutting or welding needed. It swaps the factory exhaust from the catalytic converters back, using 63.5 mm (2.50 in) T304L stainless steel pipework, and bolts to the factory mounting points.

How to Choose

Start with the Sound. Non-Resonated (Louder) drops the resonator for a louder, rawer note. Resonated (Quieter) keeps a resonator for a deeper tone with less drone when cruising.

Then pick an Exhaust Tip Finish: Polished, Fixed Tips (bright polished stainless), Polished, Loose 76 mm Tips (bright polished stainless), Cerakote Black (a black Cerakote ceramic coating). The finish changes the look only, not the sound.

Planning more power? Milltek also makes downpipes for the MINI Cooper S R53.

Features

  • 63.5 mm (2.50 in) T304L stainless steel pipework
  • Mandrel-bent and made to bolt to the factory mounting points
  • 3 tip finishes

What's Included

  • Front Silencer Delete Pipe
  • Link Pipe
  • Rear Silencer

Specifications

Spec Value
Brand Milltek Sport
Part numbers (MPN) Non-Resonated (Louder): SSXM007, SSXM479, SSXM480. Resonated (Quieter): SSXM006, SSXM477, SSXM478
Type Cat-Back Exhaust
Material T304L stainless steel
Pipe diameter 63.5 mm (2.50 in)
Race product No
Shipping (one box) 40 x 35 x 12 in, 41.9 lb

Fitment Notes

  • Fits the 2002-2006 US-market MINI Cooper S hardtop (R53), including the JCW. Not for the R52 convertible, which has its own page.
  • Fixed tips are welded to the silencer; loose 76 mm trims slide over the outlets.

Questions about fitment? Call (310) 231-0292 or text (310) 886-3111.

Year Make Model Chassis Engine
2002-2006 MINI Cooper S Hardtop R53 1.6L Supercharged I4
Fitment
YearMakeModel
2002–2006MiniCooper S

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Returns: Unused items in brand-new condition and original packaging can be returned within 30 days of the invoice date, with a 25% restocking fee unless otherwise specified. In some cases we can offer a lower fee with the balance as store credit. Shipping charges aren't refundable in either direction unless approved by AutoTalent.

Not returnable: special-order or custom items, and anything that has been installed, modified or altered.

Cancellations: free if the item is out of stock or we miss the ETA you agreed to. Other cancellations carry a 5% processing fee to cover card fees we can't recover. Special-order items can't be cancelled.

Damaged in transit? Report it to the carrier and to us within 48 hours, keep all packaging, and don't send anything back without our written approval.

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