Lohen MINI N18 Crate Forged Engine Build - Config 1

£5,750.00 GBP

The MINI N18 Lohen Configuration 1 engine is built in-house at Lohen and targeted towards fast road use going where the MINI is running standard power or Stage 1 tuned. It is an ideal engine refresh option that replaces items the commonly fail with performance parts.

Lohen recommends this engine config for MINI owners who wish to refresh their old engine or improve the reliability of their current stock N18 MINI engine. If your MINI is remapped, Lohen recommends at least engine config 1A.

Donor engine supplied?

Yes No

Add N18 Crate Engine Installation Kit

No Yes

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Delivery and Shipping

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Delivery charges are based on weight (kgs) within the UK and Europe, International orders are based on volumetric weight and may be more than what you pay at checkout. Charges are the same when ordering online, by email or over the phone and include VAT. Items if in stock are dispatched same day (Before 2pm) and sent on a next working day service and includes insurance cover. See our main section below for more details.

Sample Shipping Costs

Orders under £200 are sent by a DHL Express service that is usually a next day service and costs start from £12 depending on weight.

Orders over £200 are sent for free by a DHL Express service that is usually a next day service

Europe and Rest of the World

For European and rest of the orders, parcels are sent by DHL and costs start from £12 up to 30kg per box. Delivery time takes between 3-7 working days depending on country.

Please note:

Our shipping prices are occasionally subject to change. Lohen reserves the right to contact you with a shipping amendment if necessary.

The cleint is responsible for all import duites, taxes and processing fees which are payable to the carrier or carrier agent prior to delivery.

Returns & Refunds

Returns

Refunds are available within 7 days after delivery for products that are unused and are in original packaging. Special order goods are non-refundable. Products that are damaged in transit to or from the customer can be refunded up to 14 days after the product has been delivered.

Refunds

Products returned to us in imperfect, non-resalable condition will not qualify for a refund. Products that are faulty due to the manufacturing process are refundable under the manufacturer's warranty for a limited time specified in the manufacturer's terms and conditions. These do not apply if the product has been fitted incorrectly or misused, motorsport use could further reduce the manufacturer's warranty.

If an order is cancelled or refunded the buyer is responsible for the return of the goods to such address as directed by the supplier and is at the consumer's sole expense. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Description

About Lohen Crate Engines

Lohen has used experience and knowledge of the MINI N18 engine to produce a remanufactured performance Crate Engine that strengthens the areas we see as common failure points from our tuning experience. The Lohen N18 Crate Engine is suitable for the MINI Cooper S 2010 - 2014 or MINI JCW 2012 – 2015 and is supplied on an exchange basis.

All engines are re-built in-house by Lohen to OEM or higher specification from donor units that have been checked for tolerances and overall condition. Cylinder bores are checked for ovality and are either honed or bored-and-honed for the right size piston to the correct tolerance. Cranks are checked for size, wear, and damage before they are re-used and, where appropriate.

The Lohen N18 Configuration 1 forged engine uses forged pistons and connecting rods to strengthen the bottom end of the engine. The N18 short block is assembled using new piston rings, Mahle Motorsport bearings throughout as well as ARP bolt and stud kits.

The cylinder heads are checked for straightness, then pressure tested as well as having the cam tolerances checked. The cylinder head in the Configuration 1 N18 engine is reassembled with a new stock valvetrain

All re-usable engine components are thoroughly cleaned and inspected and all engines are re-assembled using brand new gaskets, seals, and chains.

Please note - Lohen Crate Engines are supplied as timed-up bare units with a sump, oil pump, and rocker cover. All other bolt-on ancillaries are not included. The engines are therefore shipped dry and require final assembly and fluids prior to installation and starting.

If required, Lohen can supply a fully built engine for an additional charge. We also offer professional in-house installation and running in service at our workshop.

Optional Extras

Crank Shaft Balancing

Balancing of the crankshaft is important when building a performance engine. Weight out of balance from the centre point has a direct relationship to engine speed so, for those pushing the MINI engine harder, it is a vital the crankshaft is balanced to improve durability of the engine and, in particular, engine bearings, reducing engine vibration and improving performance.

Surcharge

Exchange unit

Lohen will apply a surcharge to every engine sold unless a donor unit is supplied and it is deemed to be in re-buildable condition.

What's in The Box

Parts included:

Supertech Forged Pistons
Supertech Piston ring sets
ARP Connecting rod bolts
ARP Head stud kit
ARP Main bolt kit
Mahle Big end bearings
Mahle Main bearings
OEM specification intake valves
OEM specification exhaust valves
OEM specification valve springs
OEM specification hydraulic lifters
Supertech bronze valve guides
Timing chain kit
Lohen gasket kit
Rocker Cover
Sump

Fitting Details

Lohen offers professional, in-house fitting for all products at our workshop in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Here are the important things you need to know:

Fitting Cost - £1500. Includes installation and running on the dyno.

Fitting Time - 20 hours

Required Additional Items/Services - N18 Engine Installation kit is a comprehensive collection of parts that is suggested when installing a Lohen Crate Engine. For full details check out the Lohen Crate Engie Installation Kit - in summary, this includes 1 x running in oil, 2 x engine oil changes. oil filters, gaskets, coolant, water pump, thermostat, oil pressure sensor, necessary bolts

Lohen Recommends - Inspecting clutch and flywheel operation while the engine and gearbox are out and replacing them as necessary. It's also an ideal time to add a differential for a performance upgrade. Consider the Quaife ATB for road and track day use. The addition of Samco boost and coolant hose kits is advisable for the high-performance engine.

FAQ's

Why do we apply a surcharge?

A surcharge is charged because Lohen recondition and re-use certain components, such as the head, crank and the crank case. We do this to reduce costs to customer and components will only be used if they pass strict inspection criteria. Any wearable components are completely replaced in the upgrade process.

How it works

The surcharge applies when a donor engine is not supplied back to Lohen or the condition of the donor engine is deemed by Lohen to be beyond re-buildable (i.e. major damage to head, crank, block bores or external parts of the engine.)

Once the donor engine is received Lohen will assess and measure the unit for tolerances and issue any appropriate refund of the surcharge within 7-10 working days. Should certain components within the donor engine be deemed unusable the surcharge will be only partially refunded. Please contact the sales team for full information.

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