More charge pipe cracks

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-07-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ian2002525

so the best way to prevent the crack is to buy an aftermarket charge pipe?

Yes.. The N55 really presents a VERY compelling case to upgrade the charge pipe, and since the DVs are built into the compressor the CP is actually significantly cheaper then the N54 version so its a win/win

I have sold many charge pipes to customers looking for preventative measures. We recommend the ER Charge pipe.

Mike

IancoleTX · 10-07-2011, 11:26 AM

Can't believe BMW used such a cheap ass part. Cost engineering, bleh.

ian2002525 · 10-07-2011, 11:39 AM

bmw thinks this little piece of shitty plastic pipe is good enough for stock boost, and keep the cost low...

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-07-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by IancoleTX

Can't believe BMW used such a cheap ass part. Cost engineering, bleh.

Ya its a little strange as I know of several people who's charge pipe cracked on a fully stock car.

Mike

CSM3 · 10-08-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt@Camber-Toe

here ya go..

Thanks for the pictures Matt!
Wow those are definitely not easy to spot! Did you guys have to remove the stock pipe to check?

Tony135 · 10-08-2011, 04:12 PM

I've had my ER Anodized black chargepipe on since late July. It's a beautiful looking piece and has not given me a problem while running 16.5psi. Also works great with my meth kit.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-08-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony135

I've had my ER Anodized black chargepipe on since late July. It's a beautiful looking piece and has not given me a problem while running 16.5psi. Also works great with my meth kit.

Glad you're enjoying the CP. Any chance you can snap a few pics of the pipe installed

Mike

Tony135 · 10-08-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Glad you're enjoying the CP. Any chance you can snap a few pics of the pipe installed

Mike

Yes sir!

itsbrokeagain · 10-09-2011, 12:58 AM

Just picked up our ER pipe tonight. Harold from HP Autowerks was in town tonight, so we picked him up and took him on a wild goose chase in an S500 through the streets of Manhattan

tibra1 · 10-09-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt@Camber-Toe

Just picked up our ER pipe tonight. Harold from HP Autowerks was in town tonight, so we picked him up and took him on a wild goose chase in an S500 through the streets of Manhattan

Matt was this on an n55..do you think the n54 is prone to same weakness?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-09-2011, 10:11 AM

The N54 is not prone to cracking its CP, but the stock CP tends to blow off with higher boost on the N54, and the stock DVs tend to leak at elevated boost levels. Different issues

LOL

Mike

CPWINCH · 10-10-2011, 08:53 PM

as of last week i havent been able to hit over 12 psi dp u think maybe cracked cp? builds boost weird oo

10-07-2011, 11:26 AM	#24
IancoleTX Dillo boxers 272 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (14)	Can't believe BMW used such a cheap ass part. Cost engineering, bleh.
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10-07-2011, 11:39 AM	#25
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10-08-2011, 04:12 PM	#28
Tony135 Lieutenant Colonel 178 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: ‘22 Model 3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I've had my ER Anodized black chargepipe on since late July. It's a beautiful looking piece and has not given me a problem while running 16.5psi. Also works great with my meth kit.
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10-09-2011, 12:58 AM	#31
itsbrokeagain 310 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	Just picked up our ER pipe tonight. Harold from HP Autowerks was in town tonight, so we picked him up and took him on a wild goose chase in an S500 through the streets of Manhattan
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10-09-2011, 10:11 AM	#33
Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4912 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	The N54 is not prone to cracking its CP, but the stock CP tends to blow off with higher boost on the N54, and the stock DVs tend to leak at elevated boost levels. Different issues LOL Mike
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10-10-2011, 08:53 PM	#34
CPWINCH Brigadier General 734 Rep 4,635 Posts Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	as of last week i havent been able to hit over 12 psi dp u think maybe cracked cp? builds boost weird oo __________________ Follow my BMW instagram @CARMODIFICATION Let me know you are from bimmerpost and i'll follow back
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