What to do next...?

[mkantari]

I have a 2010 E82 N54 with Injen DCI and Berk downpipe back street performance exhaust. I'm debating what I can do next without voiding my warranty. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

[vampire81]

How could you not void the warranty with DP?

[mkantari]

I've taken it into service a couple times. Even had turbo wastegate issues and my SA said he liked my exhaust. Normally does this exhaust void the warranty? http://www.berktechnology.com/produc...rmance-exhaust

[135Pats]

Originally Posted by mkantari

I have a 2010 E82 N54 with Injen DCI and Berk downpipe back street performance exhaust. I'm debating what I can do next without voiding my warranty. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

Originally Posted by vampire81

How could you not void the warranty with DP?

Downpipe back, not turbo back. So the OE downpipes remain in place, it’s the Berk muffler+Berk mids. IMO your next step should be a good FMIC. It’s a one-time set it and move on type install, it can be done on ramps or quite easily on a lift, and will allow your car to target higher boost and more aggressive timing all while controlling CATs. The factory intercooler is pathetic, put simply. Your car will thank you. In terms of options, just do some searching.

[eric@helix]

FMIC

[135Pats]

^Helix can speak for their own product, but it’s an extremely efficient intercooler. I’ve seen a few on N54s and they’re very well made+engineered. Not cheap, but excellent performance and CAT reduction.

[mkantari]

Originally Posted by 135Pats

Downpipe back, not turbo back. So the OE downpipes remain in place, it’s the Berk muffler+Berk mids. IMO your next step should be a good FMIC. It’s a one-time set it and move on type install, it can be done on ramps or quite easily on a lift, and will allow your car to target higher boost and more aggressive timing all while controlling CATs. The factory intercooler is pathetic, put simply. Your car will thank you. In terms of options, just do some searching.

Thank you 135Pat. That may very well be my next project. I actually have been noticing lately that I feel like I'm not getting the boost I feel like I should be getting. I'm looking to do Targa coming up so I want to get a couple more things done before than. Any other input would be greatly appreciated. Is there any easy way to see how much boost I'm getting? Also, what's your opinion on Cobb Tuning accessport?

[135Pats]

Originally Posted by mkantari

Thank you 135Pat. That may very well be my next project. I actually have been noticing lately that I feel like I'm not getting the boost I feel like I should be getting. I'm looking to do Targa coming up so I want to get a couple more things done before than. Any other input would be greatly appreciated. Is there any easy way to see how much boost I'm getting? Also, what's your opinion on Cobb Tuning accessport?

AccessPort is rock solid, I’m extremely happy with it. Again, searching will be your best friend for these types of broader questions. TBH I’m not quite sure how one would figure out boost without a data log, which requires some sort of outside tune or scanner to do. I could be totally wrong, but that’s how I’ve always looked over things like req. boost vs actual boost.

[mkantari]

with the accessport you can reflash the ecu so dealership won't notice anything, but doesn't fmic void warranty?

[boxxa]

Originally Posted by vampire81

How could you not void the warranty with DP?

Originally Posted by mkantari

I've taken it into service a couple times. Even had turbo wastegate issues and my SA said he liked my exhaust. Normally does this exhaust void the warranty? http://www.berktechnology.com/produc...rmance-exhaust

Typically the dealer needs to prove that your part you added caused the problem. If you install a new turbo and blow your engine, you are on your own but if you install a new exhaust and your water pump goes for example, the dealer needs to prove that the part you installed caused the failure.