[sspade]

Hate to explain this again but I will.

A catless downpipe is nothing more than a hollow pipe. Therefore the ONLY characteristics to determine purchase should be the following.

1. Fitment
2. Build Quality
3. Price

I can attest that Circuit Werks has the best option meeting all of these criteria for our engine. PERIOD. END OF STORY.

If you have data or information pointing in a different direction... please share.

The ONLY reason to spend more is for brand prestige or matching purposes. For aftermarket parts that will be hidden and prove to have no measurable performance difference, its a bit foolish.

For your tune I would be very cautious (Bootmod3 is a great selection).

For your intercooler I would be a a touch cautious. Be careful of fitment, build quality and overall air volume (compared to your specific setup). Any of the options you mentioned would be fine. As would the $300 Phoenix unit. Or the $200 GPlus unit. You really only need an ultra high performance intercooler if you plan to run LARGE numbers on this platform (ie, upraged turbo, forged internals, etc) and/or you plan to track you car regularly.

Be smart and do your research.

[ethanm5000]

Originally Posted by sspade

Can you please explain why you would choose the ER down pipe over the Circuit Werks offering?

Circuit Werks? Never heard of them.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by ethanm5000

Circuit Werks? Never heard of them.

Not surprised, but of all people.. you should have!

They are based in Plano, TX.

Check them out of FB.

Their pipe fits and is great quality. Search on here.

No point in wasting money unless you really need to have a matching set up

[ethanm5000]

Originally Posted by sspade

Not surprised, but of all people.. you should have!

They are based in Plano, TX.

Check them out of FB.

Their pipe fits and is great quality. Search on here.

No point in wasting money unless you really need to have a matching set up

Hmm, I'll look into them. But the ER dp is looking pretty good.

[ethanm5000]

Originally Posted by rjdnyy224

In my experience, a charge pipe isn't a necessary upgrade on the N20 like it is on the N55. ER makes great products too btw, I wouldn't get their DP, but Wagner makes a good intercooler.

Yeah, I’ve seen others saying this too. I’m a little confused as to what the difference between stage 2 and stage 2 aggressive is. Does it just refer to the burbles? And would I have a higher risk at blowing my charge pipe if I flashed it to stage 2 agg?

[rjd_F30]

Originally Posted by ethanm5000

Yeah, I’ve seen others saying this too. I’m a little confused as to what the difference between stage 2 and stage 2 aggressive is. Does it just refer to the burbles? And would I have a higher risk at blowing my charge pipe if I flashed it to stage 2 agg?

Yep the only difference between Stage 2 and Stage 2 AGG is more aggressive burbles. No difference in risk of blowing your charge pipe between the two.

[ethanm5000]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

So did you end up getting BM3?

Alright, about to buy BM3 and stage 2 mods from x-ph!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by ethanm5000

Alright, about to buy BM3 and stage 2 mods from x-ph!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by ethanm5000

Alright, about to buy BM3 and stage 2 mods from x-ph!

Check your inbox for the activation code, we will send you the free Enet cable tomorrow.
Thank you for your order

[ethanm5000]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Check your inbox for the activation code, we will send you the free Enet cable tomorrow.
Thank you for your order

Thank you! About how long do you think it might take to ship the mods?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by ethanm5000

Thank you! About how long do you think it might take to ship the mods?

If im not mistaken you ordered VRSF mods as well, VRSF will be shipping everything this week once they are full up and running (they just moved to a new state).

[ethanm5000]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

If im not mistaken you ordered VRSF mods as well, VRSF will be shipping everything this week once they are full up and running (they just moved to a new state).

Yup! Just received everything today! Unfortunately bootmod3 doesn't seem to have DME support for my car. Just emailed them and hopefully we can get it all sorted out.

[JF32]

Hi

Can anyone recommend a downpipe, charge pipe and intercooler for a stock 428i F32.

I am looking at doing a BM3 stage 2.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by JF32

Hi

Can anyone recommend a downpipe, charge pipe and intercooler for a stock 428i F32.

I am looking at doing a BM3 stage 2.

MAD/BMS race intercoolers + charge pipe for the best value. Either brand works
CSF intercooler is another good option as well

As for downpipes, are you looking for catted or catless? N20 or N26?