What are the advantages of a charge pipe?? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

e92sport · 01-16-2011, 10:36 PM

I was looking for some info on charge pipes. What are the advantages of having an aftermarket charge pipe? What diameter is being used on the current aftermarket units available? Is there any performance gains?

Transport3r · 01-16-2011, 11:06 PM

whoosy noises?

Forcefed3 · 01-16-2011, 11:10 PM

Get ER it's 3" and I have noticed better throttle response.

Bimmer This · 01-16-2011, 11:30 PM

Less restriction and usually better flow.

themyst · 01-16-2011, 11:31 PM

The only advantage is it won't pop off under boost like the stock charge pipes do. But if your stock charge pipe doesn't pop off, it's a waste of money IMO.

klipseracer · 01-16-2011, 11:32 PM

Not much of a mentionable improvement.... Biggest use for a CP is for slightly better throttle response and mostly n20/methanol injection bungs. Then of course for BOV's etc for those of us that like cosmetic shit :P

BrianMN · 01-17-2011, 03:23 AM

With the FI engine, the only substantial benefit is gaining the ability to put on your choice of DVs or BOV, and having bungs for methanol/nitrous. Plus the bling factor.

turb0mike · 01-17-2011, 04:17 AM

Mostly to add a little diameter for air to flow through (improved throttle response) and giving the option of Forged DVs or a BOV (which will hold boost better). It also allows for custom access points if you do decide to run a methanol injection system at any point.

Bagelfast · 01-17-2011, 04:29 AM

My friend did have issues with the stock Dv's started to leak when he started pushing above 15-16psi.. And even after putting aftermarket DV's, the DV to chargepipe connection was leaking... SO i think to have a good piece of mind of a good seal of boost when throwing out high boost, a good charge pipe would be in order.

tibra1 · 01-26-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

The only advantage is it won't pop off under boost like the stock charge pipes do. But if your stock charge pipe doesn't pop off, it's a waste of money IMO.

I have to agree here is a pic between stock and upgraded charge pipe..not a dramatic difference, and no difference at the throttle body itself.

Plus in my case the charge pipe would cause more fitment issues, since I am running Forge DVs and a simota CF intake

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themyst · 01-26-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LUMI335

My friend did have issues with the stock Dv's started to leak when he started pushing above 15-16psi.. And even after putting aftermarket DV's, the DV to chargepipe connection was leaking... SO i think to have a good piece of mind of a good seal of boost when throwing out high boost, a good charge pipe would be in order.

I ran up to 19 psi through my stock charge pipe and DVs, no issues.

sleepergm · 01-26-2011, 09:01 PM

Better throttle response ... and meth taps ...?

tibra1 · 01-27-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepergm

Better throttle response ... and meth taps ...?

Upgrading intake and diverter valves will have a much bigger effect on throttle response then a charge pipe for $250. def not enuff bang for the buck..IMO

Meth use? yes for those who are running meth, i guess its a solution to mounting meth bungs..I dont mess with meth..too much potential for engine issues if use is not monitored carefully

Alessandro · 01-27-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

I ran up to 19 psi through my stock charge pipe and DVs, no issues.

can you list all of your mods?

thanks

tibra1 · 02-02-2011, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Alessandro

can you list all of your mods?

thanks

Guess not?

Chefcg1 · 02-02-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by themyst

I ran up to 19 psi through my stock charge pipe and DVs, no issues.

+1 at 19 psi no issues, mods in sig.

marcvtec · 02-02-2011, 01:01 PM

I've hit 18 psi a few times back in the days of V1-2 no problems.

wren57 · 02-02-2011, 01:14 PM

Slightly better throttle response and holds boost better if you're running 18+ psi.

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klipseracer Colonel Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,928 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	Not much of a mentionable improvement.... Biggest use for a CP is for slightly better throttle response and mostly n20/methanol injection bungs. Then of course for BOV's etc for those of us that like cosmetic shit :P __________________ Join the Facebook group for N54/5/2 owners and enthusiasts! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112468002137607 Procede Rev II \| STETT CAI \| AMS FMIC \| Snow Stage 2 \| 3" DP/MP \| BSH OCC \| Performance Steering Wheel \| Amuse Rep Trunk \| CF Hood \| MORR VS7 \| H&R Street Performance Coilovers \| Rixt3r Vent Gauge

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Forcefed3 Banned Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Posts: 4,744 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [0.50]	Get ER it's 3" and I have noticed better throttle response.

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Bimmer This Major General Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster Posts: 6,482 iTrader: (3)	Less restriction and usually better flow.

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BrianMN Colonel Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,421 iTrader: (7)	With the FI engine, the only substantial benefit is gaining the ability to put on your choice of DVs or BOV, and having bungs for methanol/nitrous. Plus the bling factor.

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Bagelfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 1,513 iTrader: (0)	My friend did have issues with the stock Dv's started to leak when he started pushing above 15-16psi.. And even after putting aftermarket DV's, the DV to chargepipe connection was leaking... SO i think to have a good piece of mind of a good seal of boost when throwing out high boost, a good charge pipe would be in order.

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sleepergm Lieutenant Drives: White 335i M-Tech Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 536 iTrader: (2)	Better throttle response ... and meth taps ...?

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wren57 Major Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,370 iTrader: (8)	Slightly better throttle response and holds boost better if you're running 18+ psi.

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