Charge Pipe.

1N4ttro · 06-19-2017, 05:16 PM

So yesterday I was driving and then I heard a pop that I think came from the engine area. I stopped and looked around but did not see/find anything wrong. Car was idling normal so I decided to drive off and disregard. Once I got going car drove normal until a little later when I tried to get on it a little bit and noticed I appeared to have no boost. Charge pipe came to mind at that moment and shortly after I got the message on the pic bellow. I put the car away once I got home but my question is will I hurt anything if I drive it light? Who has a charge pipe for sale? Hit me up. Last question, does aftermarket charge pipes require new BOV? Thanks

elitesales305 · 06-19-2017, 05:31 PM

they got a cheappy one out of aluminum on ebay with a bov.. just saying

elitesales305 · 06-19-2017, 05:32 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IntakeTurbo-...53.m1438.l2649
just an idea.. it prolly doesn't apply to ur model but im sure they have 1 for urs..

ShocknAwe · 06-19-2017, 05:40 PM

Make sure it's your chargepipe before you just go off buying parts. Also, it's a really bad idea to put a cheap/low quality BOV on your car. Either keep the stock DV units (just buy a replacement pipe with DV piping), or switch to a genuine Tial/Turbosmart/HKS/Synapse/etc. I would also STRONGLY recommend buying a known good charge pipe with the stock C-clip attachment. Chargepipes that don't fit properly are a time bomb. Final FYI, you will need to pair the charge pipe/BOV outlet size. Not all BOVs are the same size.

Ones that come to mind are the ER/BMS/CPe/VRSF. There's also the BMS version of the Phoenix Racing pipe, which is guaranteed to fit and is dirt cheap. Many charge pipes are available in BOV and DV variants.

TridenTBoy · 06-19-2017, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Make sure it's your chargepipe before you just go off buying parts. Also, it's a really bad idea to put a cheap/low quality BOV on your car. Either keep the stock DV units (just buy a replacement pipe with DV piping), or switch to a genuine Tial/Turbosmart/HKS/Synapse/etc. I would also STRONGLY recommend buying a known good charge pipe with the stock C-clip attachment. Chargepipes that don't fit properly are a time bomb. Final FYI, you will need to pair the charge pipe/BOV outlet size. Not all BOVs are the same size.

Ones that come to mind are the ER/BMS/CPe/VRSF. There's also the BMS version of the Phoenix Racing pipe, which is guaranteed to fit and is dirt cheap. Many charge pipes are available in BOV and DV variants.

I'd skip the phoenix racing one. It took a lot of effort to get that pipe to fit. It's also not exactly built like the stock one. It's curved and shaped differently. I'd pass on it and get a different one. I had to take a dremel to it to get it to work.

ShocknAwe · 06-19-2017, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TridenTBoy

I'd skip the phoenix racing one. It took a lot of effort to get that pipe to fit. It's also not exactly built like the stock one. It's curved and shaped differently. I'd pass on it and get a different one. I had to take a dremel to it to get it to work.

Really? Did you have an early revision? Did you buy from BMS? Can't speak for them personally.

1N4ttro · 06-19-2017, 06:57 PM

Thanks for the response guys, I will definitely verify if it is the charge pipe before I doing anything. I was thinking of BMS with OEM DV. How would this set up perform with JB4 which I will like to add later this summer?

1N4ttro · 06-19-2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TridenTBoy

I'd skip the phoenix racing one. It took a lot of effort to get that pipe to fit. It's also not exactly built like the stock one. It's curved and shaped differently. I'd pass on it and get a different one. I had to take a dremel to it to get it to work.

Thanks for the tip.

Stewy_604 · 06-20-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1N4ttro

Thanks for the response guys, I will definitely verify it is the charge pipe before I do anything. I was thinking of BMS with OEM DV. How would this set up perform with JB4 which I will like to add later this summer?

Very well. The aftermarket CP's are far better than the OEM units. I went with the ER option.

1N4ttro · 06-20-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewy_604

Very well. The aftermarket CP's are far better than the OEM units. I went with the ER option.

Thanks for you input. I guess I should have been more specific, what I really meant to ask is which performs better BOV vs DV with JB4? Is one better than the other at holding boost? If performance is equal I would prefer DV as I am not big on extra loud "Pssssshhh". Thanks.

TridenTBoy · 06-20-2017, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Really? Did you have an early revision? Did you buy from BMS? Can't speak for them personally.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1380733 My experience.

1N4ttro · 06-20-2017, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TridenTBoy

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1380733 My experience.

Thanks.

ShocknAwe · 06-21-2017, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TridenTBoy

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1380733 My experience.

Did you call BMS? Sorry to hear you had a bad experience.

TridenTBoy · 06-21-2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Did you call BMS? Sorry to hear you had a bad experience.

I didn't. I mean, what could they do? Make me wait another week for a different one? I needed my car to be working.

ShocknAwe · 06-21-2017, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TridenTBoy

I didn't. I mean, what could they do? Make me wait another week for a different one? I needed my car to be working.

I see your point. I'd still probably ring them up if you're unhappy. Great service.

x336mr · 06-22-2017, 01:34 PM

Is this still an issue on n55 cars?

TridenTBoy · 06-22-2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by x336mr

Is this still an issue on n55 cars?

Yes. I have a 2013 135is. It's an n55.

1N4ttro · 06-22-2017, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TridenTBoy

Yes. I have a 2013 135is. It's an n55.

I thought this was less common on stock N55s. Are you tuned?

rickc007 · 06-22-2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TridenTBoy

Yes. I have a 2013 135is. It's an n55.

My 135is charge pipe blew up at about 48,000 miles.

Under warranty so replaced with a stock one ... for now

TridenTBoy · 06-22-2017, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1N4ttro

I thought this was less common on stock N55s. Are you tuned?

100% stock. Happened at 42k miles, I think. Waterpump died around then too. It was a *great* month...

1N4ttro · 06-22-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TridenTBoy

100% stock. Happened at 42k miles, I think. Waterpump died around then too. It was a *great* month...

That sucks, hope my pump hangs in there for a while. Funny you guys mentioned your CPs blew up in the 40k miles range, I just got to 40k and bang.

1N4ttro · 06-24-2017, 09:45 PM

Time to celebrate, it was the charge pipe. BMS CP on its way.

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1N4ttro Private First Class 38 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Charge Pipe. So yesterday I was driving and then I heard a pop that I think came from the engine area. I stopped and looked around but did not see/find anything wrong. Car was idling normal so I decided to drive off and disregard. Once I got going car drove normal until a little later when I tried to get on it a little bit and noticed I appeared to have no boost. Charge pipe came to mind at that moment and shortly after I got the message on the pic bellow. I put the car away once I got home but my question is will I hurt anything if I drive it light? Who has a charge pipe for sale? Hit me up. Last question, does aftermarket charge pipes require new BOV? Thanks Attached Images __________________ 2009 135i M Sport • 6MT • Space Gray/Terracotta • JB4 • 261s Last edited by 1N4ttro; 06-20-2017 at 03:16 PM..
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1N4ttro Private First Class 38 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Time to celebrate, it was the charge pipe. BMS CP on its way. Attached Images __________________ 2009 135i M Sport • 6MT • Space Gray/Terracotta • JB4 • 261s Last edited by 1N4ttro; 06-25-2017 at 11:58 AM..
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