04-09-2015, 03:06 PM | #1 |
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Charge pipe worth the gains??
Hey guys, I have been debating getting a charge pipe for quite some time now. I've got a 14 335xi with ER cat less DP, aFe Stage 2 intake, resonator delete, MPE, and JB4. (that's all on the drivetrain side)
My dilemma now is whether or not a CP would be worth the money I'd be putting into it (~400 for the pipe and ~150 for install). I'd really hope that I would have some measurable or tangible difference in performance. FYI, I just started running my JB4 on Map 2 since I finally found 94 octane last week. Any input helps!
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04-09-2015, 03:49 PM | #3 |
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I would pay 500$ just to be able to sleep and not having to flip a coin each day..
atleast you can keep on going without worrying about a plastic pipe
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Get rid of the plastic
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Agree 1000% Best $500 peace of mind mod you can get... .
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You would be hard pressed to show any gains from the charge pipe. Its more of an upgrade to do when you raise the boost as the stock CP is prone to failure, even under stock boost levels. Mike |
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04-09-2015, 09:34 PM | #7 |
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Seriously? On a stock car? Can you get damage to the car if that goes or is it just the pain of replacing it?
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I say just replace it and forget about it.
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GET RID OF THE STOCK CHARGE PIPE. Its junk. I also replaced the inlet charge pipe just so it would match really lol. Im also pushing 22+ psi so I wasnt taking any chances.
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I'll buy someones OEM charge pipe and keep a spare in my trunk. |
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If you are running over stock boost, you will need more than one spare
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Excuse my noob question.
If the factory charge pipe craps out within the warranty will it be covered. Also, if you change charge pipe to an aftermarket will it void the warranty? Thanks in advance. |
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One of my friend just blow CP a week ago. The only mod is MP exhaust, not any piggy back software like JB4.
He got denied by the BMW Taiwan for warranty cover due to his mod of MP logo display on NBT. They are willing to replace a new one for him only if he return everything back to "OEM". It seems ridiculous that what is the connection between charge pipe and MP logo. However, this is how BMW trying to get away from any claims.
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I have never heard of any warranty issues with an aftermarket charge pipe. Mike |
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Just added the ER Charge pipe to my car about 3 weeks ago and I have to say, the performance/feel of the car in sport mode has improved greatly. The stock pipe must be leaky by it's cheap, shitty plastic nature. The acceleration feels tighter and the car feels likes it's holding boost better. A brake-boosted launch feels amazing now, borderline scary even. I just have full JB4, MPE and a drop in air filter installed, nothing too crazy. And Thanks to Mike at N54 Tuning for getting me my parts quickly and hassle free.
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