Oil Catch Can for N55 ?? anyone installing these ?

capri · 12-15-2012, 05:40 PM

anyone installing these in a 135i ?
I dont track or race my car, just a weekend car.
Only mods i plan to do in the future : new intake, berk exhaust and possibly cobb N55 chip.
Is this catch can nice to have to preventive maintenance ?

http://burgertuning.com/BMW_335_oil_catch_can.html

2nd question, do you guys recommend i change the charge pipe w/ above conditions ?

http://burgertuning.com/chargepipe_N55_BMW.html

Thanks again for help.

Capri

That_1_Guy · 12-24-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capri

anyone installing these in a 135i ?
I dont track or race my car, just a weekend car.
Only mods i plan to do in the future : new intake, berk exhaust and possibly cobb N55 chip.
Is this catch can nice to have to preventive maintenance ?

http://burgertuning.com/BMW_335_oil_catch_can.html

2nd question, do you guys recommend i change the charge pipe w/ above conditions ?

http://burgertuning.com/chargepipe_N55_BMW.html

Thanks again for help.

Capri

If you plan on doing those mods.... I would recommend the Charge Pipe upgrade for sure, no question asked.

capri · 12-25-2012, 05:31 PM

Do you guys feel an increase in performance or power when installing an aftermarket charge pipe ? Thanks in advance.

Fed P · 12-26-2012, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by capri

Do you guys feel an increase in performance or power when installing an aftermarket charge pipe ? Thanks in advance.

No power gains should be expected from an aftermarket chargepipe, unless yours is leaking of course.

Once you tune and increase boost, the stock one may fail more quickly as it was designed for lower pressures, so this is where an aftermarket one can come in handy.

geared · 12-26-2012, 11:15 PM

n55 here.

cpe chargepipe

bms occ

Like em both, easy installs. Good "safety" type devices if modding the car.

That_1_Guy · 12-27-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by geared

n55 here.

cpe chargepipe

bms occ

Like em both, easy installs. Good "safety" type devices if modding the car.

Agreed. I have an ER Charge Pipe, and OCC is on the way. Just search around of pictures of stuff people have found in theirs and you will be convinced to get one.

capri · 12-30-2012, 06:22 PM

what exactly does the oil catch can do ? is this necessary on a stock 135i w/o a tune ? Thanks in advance.

Maranello455 · 12-30-2012, 06:40 PM

It prevents oil from getting into the pressured turbo plumbing,which can lead to couplers coming off during boost.

capri · 12-30-2012, 06:51 PM

even for stock cars is this recommended.

Maranello455 · 12-30-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by capri

even for stock cars is this recommended.

Yes. It will also extend the life of your engine,even if its pure stock.

capri · 12-30-2012, 06:59 PM

Ok - many thanks!

Maranello455 · 12-30-2012, 07:03 PM

It will extend the life on your engine as the catch can will collect oil,moisture and blow by gas to keep the intake components clean.

capri · 12-30-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Maranello455

It will extend the life on your engine as the catch can will collect oil,moisture and blow by gas to keep the intake components clean.

does this also mean i can extend oil change intervals ? i do change oil every 5,000 kms.

Maranello455 · 12-30-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by capri

does this also mean i can extend oil change intervals ? i do change oil every 5,000 kms.

I dont think so. The only way to extend the oil change intervals is using a quality fully synthetic oil, like Castrol Edge, Red Line,Royal Purple,Pennzoil Platinum or similar. I personally use Castrol Edge With Titanium. I do my oil change intervals in my 135i, at 3/3.5K miles, but you can go to 5-6K miles and you will still be on the safe side,I just like my oil to be always as fresh as possible,it all depends on your driving style.

capri · 01-01-2013, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maranello455

I dont think so. The only way to extend the oil change intervals is using a quality fully synthetic oil, like Castrol Edge, Red Line,Royal Purple,Pennzoil Platinum or similar. I personally use Castrol Edge With Titanium. I do my oil change intervals in my 135i, at 3/3.5K miles, but you can go to 5-6K miles and you will still be on the safe side,I just like my oil to be always as fresh as possible,it all depends on your driving style.

Thanks a lot for all the help-appreciate it.

chrisko · 01-02-2013, 10:59 PM

Very helpful thread, answered a few idling questions in the back of my mind. Thanks!

That_1_Guy · 01-03-2013, 12:55 AM

Just to put it out there.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=787091

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