Preferred Chargepipe

Miko226 · 02-10-2013, 10:36 AM

Looking into getting a charge pipe pretty soon here just wondering what the best options are for figment/quality and overall performance not looking for a meth equipped pipe

b1aze · 02-10-2013, 10:54 AM

The ETS pipe is of very good quality and fit. You can get a Synapse valved kit for ~425 shipped brand new ready to go.

BEAR-AvHistory · 02-10-2013, 11:33 AM

BMS also has quality charge pipes. You want to shop around all the top tier suppliers to find one that suits you.

At a track rental day yesterday two different factory charge pipes, 335 & 135, broke under high boost.

135Pats · 02-10-2013, 01:34 PM

ER+synapse or tial

cooler2442 · 02-10-2013, 01:39 PM

ETS makes a great charge pipe. I've run mine injecting methanol and boosting as high as an N55 can go at multiple track days without any issues. Just make sure to tighten it really well.

Colt · 02-10-2013, 01:53 PM

How many times has this been asked....

Elsabor67 · 02-10-2013, 01:54 PM

I have a Stett CP with a Tial BOV and works great. It has never popped off under high boost (16-18 PSI).

Nkryptd1 · 02-10-2013, 01:56 PM

I'm running ETS with Tial. No complaints here.

AKopp · 02-10-2013, 03:54 PM

Active Autowerke here...

Sequence · 02-11-2013, 09:57 AM

ETS, although I dont have one on 135i. I've had one on previous car and it did the job.

Miko226 · 02-11-2013, 10:51 AM

Does anyone run ER charge with stock BOV?

NORAGRETS · 02-11-2013, 11:58 AM

active autowerke...sits a little closer to the drive belt than I would like, but its not going anywhere...ETS FMIC installed as well. got the active CP for $150, I couldnt turn it down

Indo Rider · 02-11-2013, 03:00 PM

I really like the mounting tab on the ER charge pipe that secures it to the factory attachment point...

Miko226 · 02-11-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Indo Rider

I really like the mounting tab on the ER charge pipe that secures it to the factory attachment point...

I've heard this as well I also like the ability to keep stock diverter until I choose to upgrade if I do

Derek8819 · 02-13-2013, 06:39 AM

ER, it could be a OEM part quality wise.

sour97 · 02-13-2013, 01:16 PM

ECS tuning have a new charger pipe, anyone try that?

Miko226 · 02-13-2013, 03:09 PM

I'm most likely going with the ER to work with stock DV

TheRuss · 02-14-2013, 07:50 AM

Excuse my naivety, but what is the benefit of an upgraded charge pipe?

Thanks

Russ

135Pats · 02-14-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRuss

Excuse my naivety, but what is the benefit of an upgraded charge pipe?

Thanks

Russ

The OE chargepiping and diverter valves are plastic and rubber, they don't do a very good job of holding boost, even at stock levels. When I replaced mine it was actually holding boost pretty well, but at 17+psi there was no way that was going to last. A very worthy upgrade, and quite simple to DIY, though it can be a bit time consuming getting the various parts off.

TheRuss · 02-14-2013, 08:36 AM

Great, thanks. Is there an easy way to see if my stock parts are holding boost? My car is running Cobb Stage 1 aggressive... I could use the Cobb, but I'd be hard pressed to try to interpret the boost readings whilst driving the car hard.

Colt · 02-14-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRuss

Great, thanks. Is there an easy way to see if my stock parts are holding boost? My car is running Cobb Stage 1 aggressive... I could use the Cobb, but I'd be hard pressed to try to interpret the boost readings whilst driving the car hard.

Data Log a few runs

TheRuss · 02-14-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Angerman

Data Log a few runs

I assume the Cobb offers that functionality? Can I then look at the data on my Mac, as I don't have a PC? Also, I have no idea what to look for in the data exactly...

02-10-2013, 10:36 AM	#1
Miko226 Captain 61 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 11' 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	Preferred Chargepipe Looking into getting a charge pipe pretty soon here just wondering what the best options are for figment/quality and overall performance not looking for a meth equipped pipe __________________ 11' m57 335d 165k Miles - JR 2, ATM Full Exhaust & Intake, Wagner FMIC, AAR Boost Pipe, AAR Swirl Delete, AAR EGR Delete 08' n54 135i FBO E85 - SOLD
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02-10-2013, 10:54 AM	#2
b1aze Just one more taste... 566 Rep 2,011 Posts Drives: 2013 128i 6MT MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Uxbridge MA iTrader: (18)	The ETS pipe is of very good quality and fit. You can get a Synapse valved kit for ~425 shipped brand new ready to go. __________________ My Build Thread: Jet Black 6MT 128i with MSport
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02-10-2013, 11:33 AM	#3
BEAR-AvHistory 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convt 3124 Rep 5,264 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convrt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC - OIB, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 COBRA (FFR rep ... [8.57] 2023 Jeep Wrangler ... [9.50] 2009 Yamaha V-Star [0.00] Cars 2-BMW, 2-FORD, ... [0.00] 2023 Ford Expeditio ... [0.00] 2020 Z4 M40i [10.00] 2022 BMW M4C [7.25] 1998 FORD Ranger 4X4 [0.00]	BMS also has quality charge pipes. You want to shop around all the top tier suppliers to find one that suits you. At a track rental day yesterday two different factory charge pipes, 335 & 135, broke under high boost. __________________ Kevin Dravit Gray, Black Leather, Moonlight Roof, Red Calipers 2022 M4C - 2020 Z4 M40i - 2023 FORD Expedition XLT Max 4X4 400BHP - 2009 V-Star - 1998 Ranger 4X4 5MT - 1965 Cobra (R) 5MT - 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 6MT
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02-10-2013, 01:34 PM	#4
135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	ER+synapse or tial __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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02-10-2013, 01:39 PM	#5
cooler2442 Brigadier General 477 Rep 4,154 Posts Drives: 1/18 Monte Carlo Blue E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 Porsche GT4 [0.00]	ETS makes a great charge pipe. I've run mine injecting methanol and boosting as high as an N55 can go at multiple track days without any issues. Just make sure to tighten it really well.
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02-10-2013, 01:54 PM	#7
Elsabor67 aiming for 450..... 302 Rep 2,910 Posts Drives: Totaled :-( Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (28) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	I have a Stett CP with a Tial BOV and works great. It has never popped off under high boost (16-18 PSI). __________________ Quote from Ezeedee regarding car mods: "you're only done when you sell the car "
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02-10-2013, 01:56 PM	#8
Nkryptd1 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 Monaco Blue 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver Colorado iTrader: (0)	I'm running ETS with Tial. No complaints here.
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02-10-2013, 03:54 PM	#9
AKopp Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Active Autowerke here... __________________ 2009 135i - SG/Coral - 19" Alufelgen SF-71 - ST Coilovers - Cobb Stage 2+ - AR Downpipes - Berk Sport Exhaust - Active Autowerke Charge Pipe - AMS FMIC - AFE DCI - LUX V3 Angel Eyes - LCI Blacklines - Active Autowerke Strut Tower Brace - BMW Performance CF Spoiler - Kerscher Carbon Splitter - Scopian CF Diffuser - MusicarNW Level 2
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02-11-2013, 09:57 AM	#10
Sequence Private 4 Rep 95 Posts Drives: E92 n54 335is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Walford, MD/Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	ETS, although I dont have one on 135i. I've had one on previous car and it did the job. __________________ 2013 E92 335is. BMS DCI, VRFS FMIC, CP w/TIAL BOV and DP
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02-11-2013, 10:51 AM	#11
Miko226 Captain 61 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 11' 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	Does anyone run ER charge with stock BOV? __________________ 11' m57 335d 165k Miles - JR 2, ATM Full Exhaust & Intake, Wagner FMIC, AAR Boost Pipe, AAR Swirl Delete, AAR EGR Delete 08' n54 135i FBO E85 - SOLD
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02-11-2013, 11:58 AM	#12
NORAGRETS Colonel 441 Rep 2,034 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP BSM 2012 E82 1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP LCI [0.00]	active autowerke...sits a little closer to the drive belt than I would like, but its not going anywhere...ETS FMIC installed as well. got the active CP for $150, I couldnt turn it down
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02-11-2013, 03:00 PM	#13
Indo Rider Captain 540 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I really like the mounting tab on the ER charge pipe that secures it to the factory attachment point...
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02-13-2013, 06:39 AM	#15
Derek8819 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (4)	ER, it could be a OEM part quality wise.
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02-13-2013, 01:16 PM	#16
sour97 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (6)	ECS tuning have a new charger pipe, anyone try that?
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02-13-2013, 03:09 PM	#17
Miko226 Captain 61 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 11' 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	I'm most likely going with the ER to work with stock DV __________________ 11' m57 335d 165k Miles - JR 2, ATM Full Exhaust & Intake, Wagner FMIC, AAR Boost Pipe, AAR Swirl Delete, AAR EGR Delete 08' n54 135i FBO E85 - SOLD
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02-14-2013, 07:50 AM	#18
TheRuss Lieutenant 28 Rep 408 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South West, UK iTrader: (0)	Excuse my naivety, but what is the benefit of an upgraded charge pipe? Thanks Russ
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02-14-2013, 08:36 AM	#20
TheRuss Lieutenant 28 Rep 408 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South West, UK iTrader: (0)	Great, thanks. Is there an easy way to see if my stock parts are holding boost? My car is running Cobb Stage 1 aggressive... I could use the Cobb, but I'd be hard pressed to try to interpret the boost readings whilst driving the car hard.
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