Aftermarket Charge Pipe

Eddie135 · 02-27-2012, 03:51 PM

Hi All

The factory plastic charge pipe is proned to crack after any aftermarket tune.
Which chargepipe is best bang for money.

ETS or ER or BMS or HPF, etc

.

There are so many to choose from. Any advice thanks.

BBK · 02-27-2012, 05:32 PM

I don't think it's really worth worrying about till your at least FBO in mods, or even meth. With just a tune it should be fine.

ER and Stett seem to be the most popular.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 02-27-2012, 05:37 PM

Go with ER.

It doesn't hurt to future proof yourself against boost leakages and the like... the oem plastic divertor valves and charge pipe are pretty weak.

Eddie135 · 02-27-2012, 05:44 PM

Thanks guys

BBK · 02-27-2012, 08:14 PM

I think it depends if you're lucky or not, but chances are a lot higher when you're above 15psi.

RaihaX · 02-27-2012, 08:19 PM

yeah mine have definitely popped off once or twice before.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 02-27-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M1one1M

Is the OEM charge pipe and DV's guaranteed to fail/leak if running a tune above 16psi or does it depend whether your lucky enough to have an OEM charge pipe and DV's that hold on at that kind of boost?

Not guaranteed to fail (but its likely), but then again, it's not guaranteed to be 100% secure at less than that kind of boost level either.

RaihaX · 02-27-2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M1one1M

How do you find the ER?
any issues?

No issues with it at all

BBK · 02-27-2012, 10:06 PM

I have the ER too and no issue what-so-ever.

pcockley · 02-27-2012, 10:33 PM

Plus one on the er cp. I got a shiny one with forge dv's every time I open the bonnet there is this little bit of bling showing from under the airbox :-)

While you are at it probably best to get a couple a bungs just in cash rai gets you hooked :-P

Flash237 · 02-29-2012, 09:48 AM

anybody have good links for good prices?

Thanks!

pavo335 · 02-29-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash237

anybody have good links for good prices?

Thanks!

I bought a cp a while ago and i just went over to the for sale board and sent everyong a pm for a price and picked the cheapest. sorry I cant remember who I got it from

ansch · 02-29-2012, 04:44 PM

Is this an issue (blowing off stock pipes) more specific to the N55 or the N54 as well?

cooler2442 · 02-29-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash237

anybody have good links for good prices?

Thanks!

$199
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ets

sparoz · 02-29-2012, 05:23 PM

My ER and forge dv still sitting in a box - but went with it because of aluminium construction. Make sure you get one with the extended elbow. A few 1M popped out at stock, but haven't heard the issue apart from the first batch of cars.

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Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket Charge Pipe Hi All The factory plastic charge pipe is proned to crack after any aftermarket tune. Which chargepipe is best bang for money. ETS or ER or BMS or HPF, etc . There are so many to choose from. Any advice thanks. Last edited by Eddie135; 02-27-2012 at 09:48 PM..
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	I don't think it's really worth worrying about till your at least FBO in mods, or even meth. With just a tune it should be fine. ER and Stett seem to be the most popular.
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Go with ER. It doesn't hurt to future proof yourself against boost leakages and the like... the oem plastic divertor valves and charge pipe are pretty weak.
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Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	I think it depends if you're lucky or not, but chances are a lot higher when you're above 15psi.
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	yeah mine have definitely popped off once or twice before.
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	I have the ER too and no issue what-so-ever.
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pcockley Banned 43 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sydney iTrader: (1)	Plus one on the er cp. I got a shiny one with forge dv's every time I open the bonnet there is this little bit of bling showing from under the airbox :-) While you are at it probably best to get a couple a bungs just in cash rai gets you hooked :-P
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Flash237 Private 16 Rep 94 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	anybody have good links for good prices? Thanks! __________________ 2009 Blue water 135i M pacakge/ CF Interior Trim / JB4 / ETS FMIC / ETS Charge Pipe W/ Tial Q / AFE Scoops / AA Downpipes / AA Exhaust
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ansch Captain 33 Rep 645 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	Is this an issue (blowing off stock pipes) more specific to the N55 or the N54 as well?
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sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	My ER and forge dv still sitting in a box - but went with it because of aluminium construction. Make sure you get one with the extended elbow. A few 1M popped out at stock, but haven't heard the issue apart from the first batch of cars. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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