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      01-04-2019, 06:23 PM   #1
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Correct "V" Clamp Turbo to Downpipe

I ordered from ECS and used their pull down chart and said it fit 2012+ and there wasn't a option for 2014+ Turbo to Downpipe and it doesn't fit... I'm exhausted looking for it... anybody have a link for the correct clamp and ships quick....
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I ordered from ECS and used their pull down chart and said it fit 2012+ and there wasn't a option for 2014+ Turbo to Downpipe and it doesn't fit... I'm exhausted looking for it... anybody have a link for the correct clamp and ships quick....
These are the OEM part numbers I have in my notes for N55 EWG:

18307581970
18307606136
18307620349

www.getbmwparts.com usually has good prices.
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These are the OEM part numbers I have in my notes for N55 EWG:

18307581970
18307606136
18307620349

www.getbmwparts.com usually has good prices.
Thank you so much! .... funny how you put the car info in and it says no good... lol.... very frustrating... lost another week now.... luckily I'm not in a hurry...

Thanks again!
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FCP also carries those parts: https://www.fcpeuro.com/
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FCP also carries those parts: https://www.fcpeuro.com/
Thanks... already ordered from getbmwparts.... they are in MD so hopefully it doesn't take long for mailing... wasn't about to pay extra for faster shipment...
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PWG Gasket: http://www.vr-speed.com/vrsf-turbo-t...307553601.html

PWG Clamp: http://www.vr-speed.com/oem-replacem...657620508.html

Both ship with free 2-3 day shipping! We have the EWG options on the way
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PWG Gasket: http://www.vr-speed.com/vrsf-turbo-t...307553601.html

PWG Clamp: http://www.vr-speed.com/oem-replacem...657620508.html

Both ship with free 2-3 day shipping! We have the EWG options on the way
As you mentioned that is only for the 2011-2013 3.5" pipe... the one above is for the 4" pipe 2014+.... nowhere is there any correct ordering pull down parts menu... have to order the M2 clamp which is above as listed by dr. roro ..... don't want anybody else making the mistake I did...
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As mentioned, we'll have the EWG gasket and clamp available shortly!
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You're local to me, let me know if you need EWG Clamps my buddy is Parts Manager at BMW in PA and ships next day delivery included no tax no shipping cost to worry.
Thanks... but already ordered...
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You're local to me, let me know if you need EWG Clamps my buddy is Parts Manager at BMW in PA and ships next day delivery included no tax no shipping cost to worry.
How is price compared to getbmwparts.com?
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How is price compared to getbmwparts.com?
It depends on what for ex.. I compared

36-11-8-053-421 2x
36-11-8-053-422 2x

from both and I'm saving $100 with the guy I know
for the past 4yrs a lot of my local friends order through this Parts Manager because customer service, shipping and knowledge is great
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I bought the CTS catless 4" downpipe for N55 (EWG).

Few questions:

1. Has anybody tried this turbo to downpipe gasket from VRSF...it is a fraction of the price? Yeah, I'm being a cheapskate

https://www.vr-speed.com/vrsf-4-turb...8-n20-n55.html

2. Also, for the upper V-band, did anybody try VRSF's 4" Clamp? (also at link above)

3. For the lower clamp it seems like the BMW genuine part is my only option, which I'm ok with.

Thanks for any insights or feedback!

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I bought the CTS catless 4" downpipe for N55 (EWG).

Few questions:

1. Has anybody tried this turbo to downpipe gasket from VRSF...it is a fraction of the price? Yeah, I'm being a cheapskate

https://www.vr-speed.com/vrsf-4-turb...8-n20-n55.html

2. Also, for the upper V-band, did anybody try VRSF's 4" Clamp? (also at link above)

3. For the lower clamp it seems like the BMW genuine part is my only option, which I'm ok with.

Thanks for any insights or feedback!
I just responded to your post in the other thread. But basically:

1/2: No, i looked at those and decided to go OEM BMW. As i mentioned in the other thread, i actually ended up using nether of those and re-used the OEM ones without issue. However my car is from CA and low mileage so YMMV - i would still have them on hand.

3. Yes and i would get OEM even if there was another option... they are only like $25
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I just responded to your post in the other thread. But basically:

1/2: No, i looked at those and decided to go OEM BMW. As i mentioned in the other thread, i actually ended up using nether of those and re-used the OEM ones without issue. However my car is from CA and low mileage so YMMV - i would still have them on hand.

3. Yes and i would get OEM even if there was another option... they are only like $25
Yeah, I am just over 75K now and the previous owner was in NY. I do garage it here, but no idea about the previous owner. From the times I've been underneath it seems pretty free of rust/corrosion. I will just go with OEMs and hope I have the same luck as you!

Thanks again, appreciate the help.
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Sorry to keep bumping this.

So i ordered the parts listed in the 2nd post of this thread:
18307581970 - gasket
18307606136 - upper clamp
18307620349 - lower clamp

getbmwparts.com "VIN Corrected" my order and sent me:
18307553601 - gasket
11657620508 - upper clamp
18307620349 - lower clamp

I tried to fit the upper clamp around the 4" CTS Turbo Downpipe i have sitting here and there's absolutely no way it will close. I'm trying to avoid getting under my car b/c I assume that's the only way to see the wastegate for sure and tell if i have PWG or EWG?

My car is 100% a 2014.
I just looked at the sticker in between the driver side doors and my mfg date is 3/14. That means I have the EWG, correct??
VIN: WBA3B9G55ENR92091

Can anybody tell me which upper clamp is bigger?
18307606136
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11657620508

getbmwparts did reply saying "the parts we updated your order to include are the only correct replacements for your vehicle per your VIN according to BMW". We don’t have any more of either of these clamps in stock or I would provide measurements for you. BMW also doesn’t list the sizes for these in the catalog

So I ask for someone smarter than me who has been through this before if you can please weigh in. Thank you tons in advance!
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Sorry to keep bumping this.

So i ordered the parts listed in the 2nd post of this thread:
18307581970 - gasket
18307606136 - upper clamp
18307620349 - lower clamp

getbmwparts.com "VIN Corrected" my order and sent me:
18307553601 - gasket
11657620508 - upper clamp
18307620349 - lower clamp

I tried to fit the upper clamp around the 4" CTS Turbo Downpipe i have sitting here and there's absolutely no way it will close. I'm trying to avoid getting under my car b/c I assume that's the only way to see the wastegate for sure and tell if i have PWG or EWG?

My car is 100% a 2014.
I just looked at the sticker in between the driver side doors and my mfg date is 3/14. That means I have the EWG, correct??
VIN: WBA3B9G55ENR92091

Can anybody tell me which upper clamp is bigger?
18307606136
or
11657620508

getbmwparts did reply saying "the parts we updated your order to include are the only correct replacements for your vehicle per your VIN according to BMW". We don’t have any more of either of these clamps in stock or I would provide measurements for you. BMW also doesn’t list the sizes for these in the catalog

So I ask for someone smarter than me who has been through this before if you can please weigh in. Thank you tons in advance!
Anthony
Several websites list the incorrect clamp based on VIN#. You might have gotten screwed.

See this thread here, scroll down a little, and you will see a photo i posted on the correct parts for a EWG car.
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...mp+part+number
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Several websites list the incorrect clamp based on VIN#. You might have gotten screwed.

See this thread here, scroll down a little, and you will see a photo i posted on the correct parts for a EWG car.
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...mp+part+number
You're the man, dude. I can't believe how clearly those threads illustrate the issue. I wish i had searched the forum better, but was convinced based on this thread I had the right part #s. I'm going to get under my car to be absolutely 100% sure i have EWG. Then we can update those other threads to add getbmwparts.com to the list of vendors getting bad info from BMW. What a joke for something that shouldn't be this difficult!

Your help is greatly appreciated! I absolutely am not starting this job until I have all 3 parts because I could see I have a fair amount of rust and corrosion from the car only living in NY and OH
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You're the man, dude. I can't believe how clearly those threads illustrate the issue. I wish i had searched the forum better, but was convinced based on this thread I had the right part #s. I'm going to get under my car to be absolutely 100% sure i have EWG. Then we can update those other threads to add getbmwparts.com to the list of vendors getting bad info from BMW. What a joke for something that shouldn't be this difficult!

Your help is greatly appreciated! I absolutely am not starting this job until I have all 3 parts because I could see I have a fair amount of rust and corrosion from the car only living in NY and OH
Happy to help. And yeah i had to make an excel sheet with a list of all the part numbers and then read though dozens of threads to finally get the answer i was looking for.

Agree, would not start the job until you have all parts on hand. I also left some notes in the other thread about how i handled the job. It wasnt bad for me, maybe 2 hours under the car, must less annoying than IC+CP install, especially with a 2nd set of hands up top. Doing the top Vband by yourself would probably be a challenge.
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Just to confirm, getbmwparts did send me the wrong upper clamp and gasket. I got under the car to confirm i have EWG.

They offered a paid return label and have been very helpful/friendly about the situation. All in all, not a big deal, although frustrating due to time invested...but sounds like BMW is the one at fault here.

So, just beware if you use them and enter your VIN that they may alter the part #s you specifically enter.

Thanks again for the insights! Now on to CEL mitigation
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BM3 or MHD will remove the CEL. Will not allow you to pass emissions though.

Someone also just posted in another thread they passed emissions with a catless DP using the angled O2 spacer. This is probably not a permanently solution to no CEL since i imagine it would still appear (and you would not pass emissions at that point) once you drive the car hard or run a higher stage tune.
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