11-11-2017, 09:17 PM | #46 |
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Generally people seem to be happy with Evolution Racewerks chargepipe. These can be bought direct or perhaps via Harold @ HP autowerks. VRSF also seems to be a popular and less expensive alternative.
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01-04-2018, 05:33 AM | #47 |
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What solutions are you guys using for DV clearance on the ER CP?
I've put a patch of adhesive backed velcro on the offending area with additional velcro strips on top. After 200km, it's almost rubbed entirely through the top layer Is your dynamat still holding up fine? |
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I kept the stock diverter valves as they have been fine. I went with the ER pipe anodized and with one bung for possible future I decided to keep the factory intake setup as well. I am VERY happy with the ER charge pipe, and the car definitely feels quicker now. |
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01-12-2018, 08:46 AM | #50 |
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I used the dynamat as well. It does ok, but I’m worried it’s going to leave some serious residue when I go to take it off. @gmx I have a ton of it left just sitting around, PM me if you want me to cut off a piece and send it your way.
The bigger issue is the vibration. When the cars idleing, the diverter valve just rattles against the wheel well. While the dynamat deadened that noise a little, it’s still very prominent. Next time I’m in for a service or mod I’ll see if I can’t get someone to adjust the couplers per the suggestions above. Last edited by griz31; 01-12-2018 at 08:47 AM.. Reason: Grammar |
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01-12-2018, 12:03 PM | #51 |
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One of the silicone couplers is right-angle-shaped with different length limbs, and one is straight. IIRC I ended up sticking the stubby end of the right-angle connector onto the CP on the bung closest to the strut tower and I think that positioned the DV far enough away to prevent contact.
I had gone as far as ordering a longer straight coupler off amazon but ended up not using it. |
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01-12-2018, 12:41 PM | #52 |
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Is there any risk to driving for a couple days without a charge pipe / with one that failed. I know the car will be in limp mode and will not have any boost, but just curious if/when this thing goes if it is pull over immediately and have it towed issue or finish your ride to work in the AM, drive it home from wherever you are and order the part kind of issue.
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01-12-2018, 03:09 PM | #53 |
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The risks would be related to unfiltered air and any particles that make it into/through the throttle body.
There was a guy several years back whose engine grenaded - BMW denied warranty replacement and blamed the engine failure on aftermarket chargepipe install ingested bolt. |
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So yes, when you're dealing with intake stuff, if it blew apart, the safest route is to shut down immediately so as not to suck anything into the engine as this part is past the air filter. |
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01-31-2018, 02:57 PM | #56 | |
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Stop and get towed is certainly wonderful advice, although perhaps not practical in some instances. Josh, I had my charge pipe fail about 75 miles from home on one occasion, and I have had a friend that had his fail at a track around 3 hours (18-200 miles from home). In each instances we were able to start the car up and drive home. If you stay out of the throttle and accelerate mildly then you should be able to even complete the full trip without the Check engine light glowing.. Is there a POSSIBILITY you could get some debris in the intake? Sure.. just make sure no wrenches are under the hood.. Seriously though.. the potential for damage is extremely LOW unless you are driving through a field of hay or driving across a beach. I've seen guys put their car on a Dyno machine and remove the air filter for a couple of full on pulls.. And then drive their car for years later. I would NOT recommend limping the car around indefinitely, or COMMUTING ON A DAILY BASIS . but I would ABSOLUTELY say one can and should continue their trip home. .. I certainly have twice and would do it again. Basically I would assess this risk as the same as turning on the car to find it a quart low. again.. Stop and get a tow is certainly an option.. but I certainly wouldn't have a problem starting my own car up and driving to autozone for a quart of oil and then add it. |
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03-23-2018, 05:36 AM | #57 |
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Now my chargepipe (ER) popped off from the other end!
Original one cracked at the throttle body and now the ER popped off on the intercooler connection side Looks to all be intact and just needs to be reconnected, but seems like I’m having a hard time keeping this piece on the car |
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03-25-2018, 08:35 PM | #59 |
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What intercooler are you using? Some will slightly alter the up pipe to the cp.
Make sure the pipe is seated square on the cp otherwise it will always pop off or at the very least, leak. Tight or not. I also cut off the alternator bolt, it seems to cause more misalignment than I liked. |
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04-23-2018, 02:32 AM | #61 |
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Charge Pipe blow out & alot of codes
While driving through some curvy hills, the car suddenly up shifted after an audible "pop". As I tried to make it up the small hill to get to a wide spot to pull over the car stopped having any throttle response and began surging. Then the i drive just started lighting up with "DSC Malfunction, DBC Malfunction, Start-Off Assistance Inactive" as well as a bunch of fault codes I pulled with my little generic android reader for the throttle body and misfires. My main concern is, are the DSC, DBC, and Start-Off Assistance Connected or is that a whole other bag of problems that will need addressed once the charge pipe comes in the mail and installed.
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04-23-2018, 06:46 AM | #62 |
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Even Warranty Direct, a company I hope to never have the misfortune of dealing with again, covered the charge pipe on my E90 335i. If you have an aftermarket or CPO warranty, carefully read through the coverage. I'd be surprised if it wasn't covered.
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05-30-2018, 09:46 AM | #64 |
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Welp, mine exploded yesterday...
Limped home about 3 miles. By some miracle both the o-ring and clip at the throttle body were still hanging on for dear life. For reference I'm on stock everything and it blew in 2nd gear around 4-5k rpm at maybe 80% throttle...ish. I ordered the Cobb replacement pipe in a pinch, now seeing people having issues with fitment, so this should be fun. |
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05-30-2018, 01:52 PM | #65 |
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Found a cheap Ebay special for 99 USD. Too cheap to pass. Will update once it comes in.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Intak....c100227.m3827 |
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06-05-2018, 01:51 PM | #66 | |
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I asked Cobb about the fitment issues and different finish options just a couple of weeks ago (late May 2018) and here's the response I received: "I can assure you that the charge pipe will fit. There was a time in the past where we had a few bad pipes that had issues with the finish, thus customers were having fitment issues. We have since changed the finish on the pipe (crinkled black) and have not had any fitment issues so far. ...[T]his is the only finish we have available." |
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