2012 e88 n55 - chargepipe

[oneBIGtoe]

Any e88 owners running an aftermarket CP? Which one and any fitment issues?

I was checking RealOEM and it appears the OE was changed for post 3/2011 production models. No idea what that change is but I also noticed this same thing on ECS tuning and Turner.

[oneBIGtoe]

I am a bit stuck on options or at least what path I should take here.

I purchased an ER chargepipe but it does not align properly with the lower intake pipe, and way too much to force fit. Even tried a second one to ensure no defect in pipe. They have been very supportive in trying to resolve. But now I need to get the car back on the road and summer is almost over here

In the meantime, in checking multiple sites including BMW. There is a different part# for 135i N55 (e82 & e88) post Mar 2011 production models. Mine is an Apr 2012 production model.

Anyone have any knowledege or experience with this change in part#?

I really don't want to put an OE plastic pipe back on, but I also don't want to keep trying different pipes and waste time. I read somewhere - I think ECS site, that BMW upgraded the CP weak point for these specific OE parts. I called BMW parts, but they didn't know for sure.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

[Mosset]

Originally Posted by oneBIGtoe

I am a bit stuck on options or at least what path I should take here.

I purchased an ER chargepipe but it does not align properly with the lower intake pipe, and way too much to force fit. Even tried a second one to ensure no defect in pipe. They have been very supportive in trying to resolve. But now I need to get the car back on the road and summer is almost over here

In the meantime, in checking multiple sites including BMW. There is a different part# for 135i N55 (e82 & e88) post Mar 2011 production models. Mine is an Apr 2012 production model.

Anyone have any knowledege or experience with this change in part#?

I really don't want to put an OE plastic pipe back on, but I also don't want to keep trying different pipes and waste time. I read somewhere - I think ECS site, that BMW upgraded the CP weak point for these specific OE parts. I called BMW parts, but they didn't know for sure.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Have you been able to get it done yet??