Vishnu N55 Large and in Charge Pipe - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

shiv@vishnu · 04-07-2011, 06:23 PM

Update: Now available for sale.... http://www.procedetuning.com/BMW/n55...ipe/cpipe.html

First batch! Got a few in stock, almost ready to ship. Just waiting on some nice hose clamps. Currently they are unfinished. Just raw fabricated 3.25" (!) aluminum. Not polished (although they are quite shiny). Strangely, this is my preference for my own car. But I'm considering getting some powder coated black for those who want a stealthy look.

Vote and let us know what you guys want in terms of finish.

More pics:
Welding

Compared to stock N55 charge pipe

Nice thick walls suitable for drilling/tapping meth nozzles

forza1976 · 04-07-2011, 06:28 PM

black is my choice

Pepe_pr · 04-07-2011, 06:31 PM

when and how do i make the payment, to be on the first batch??

Brey335i · 04-07-2011, 06:49 PM

No gold plated option?

voted for polished

but I'd take black or unfinished too

shiv@vishnu · 04-07-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepe_pr

when and how do i make the payment, to be on the first batch??

I'll have an online order link posted up on our website by tomorrow afternoon

Looks like powdercoating is in the lead.

shiv

Jalndrs · 04-07-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepe_pr

when and how do i make the payment, to be on the first batch??

I'll have an online order link posted up on our website by tomorrow afternoon

Looks like powdercoating is in the lead.

shiv

Black!!

Freelo · 04-07-2011, 07:29 PM

Not to hijack, but can anyone explain or point me to a thread that explains just what this thing can do for us N55 folks. Is it of any use if you're not running meth? Thanks.

Slops · 04-07-2011, 08:02 PM

Black for sure

FrankiE90 · 04-07-2011, 08:39 PM

so we have to tap our own nipple for meth -
thought it was goin' to be include'd?

change of plans? -
those welds for the sensor fitting look good -

nice work shiv.

chingy24 · 04-07-2011, 09:16 PM

Are you drilling the holes to hook up the meth? Or do I have to do that myself?

shiv@vishnu · 04-07-2011, 09:20 PM

Upon order, we will provide an option for having the pipe pre-drilled and tapped for the dual methanol jets that will come with our pwm meth kit.

Shiv

chingy24 · 04-07-2011, 09:27 PM

awesome, great work Shiv!

Mr_PharmD · 04-07-2011, 09:36 PM

No love for the n54?

DR_E92 · 04-08-2011, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_PharmD

No love for the n54?

+1

GiRtHyN55 · 04-08-2011, 08:42 AM

When can we order the charge pipe ?

RyanMv4 · 04-08-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freelo

Not to hijack, but can anyone explain or point me to a thread that explains just what this thing can do for us N55 folks. Is it of any use if you're not running meth? Thanks.

+1 was wondering the same thing

shiv@vishnu · 04-08-2011, 10:28 AM

The chargepipe should result in slight power gains. I have yet to actually test it on the dyno so I'm going to hold off on official claims until I do. But judging by the design of the stock pipe and how we are running the turbo at it's absolute max flow limit, it's reasonable to expect to see 4-5whp from it. The larger radius bend, smoother transitions and larger diameter will definitely reduce pressure loss. And pressure loss reduction is even more important in the n55 than it is in the n54 which doesn't have such turbo limitations (ie, it can simply run more boost to overcome the pressure loss)

Shiv

shockin330i · 04-08-2011, 10:50 AM

um

Keik E92 M3 · 04-08-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

The chargepipe should result in slight power gains. I have yet to actually test it on the dyno so I'm going to hold off on official claims until I do. But judging by the design of the stock pipe and how we are running the turbo at it's absolute max flow limit, it's reasonable to expect to see 4-5whp from it. The larger radius bend, smoother transitions and larger diameter will definitely reduce pressure loss. And pressure loss reduction is even more important in the n55 than it is in the n54 which doesn't have such turbo limitations (ie, it can simply run more boost to overcome the pressure loss)

Shiv

nice

ddigangi · 04-08-2011, 11:23 AM

wooooooow buddy!

shiv@vishnu · 04-08-2011, 11:28 AM

Due to popular demand, the n55 chargepipes have been dropped for powder coating. Satin black

I'll have an online order link up later today..

cheers,
shiv

madmanhiker · 04-08-2011, 11:51 AM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I may have missed it, but are there any ideas on cost? I'd like one please. ;-)

View Poll Results: What finish would you like?
Keep it raw! No finish	7	10.45%
Powdercoat that sucker black	54	80.60%
I want it fully polished but I'm too embarrassed to admit it.	6	8.96%
Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

04-07-2011, 06:23 PM	#1
shiv@vishnu Drives: PROcede v5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay, CA Posts: 16,718 iTrader: (0)	Vishnu N55 Large and in Charge Pipe Update: Now available for sale.... http://www.procedetuning.com/BMW/n55...ipe/cpipe.html First batch! Got a few in stock, almost ready to ship. Just waiting on some nice hose clamps. Currently they are unfinished. Just raw fabricated 3.25" (!) aluminum. Not polished (although they are quite shiny). Strangely, this is my preference for my own car. But I'm considering getting some powder coated black for those who want a stealthy look. Vote and let us know what you guys want in terms of finish. More pics: Welding Compared to stock N55 charge pipe Nice thick walls suitable for drilling/tapping meth nozzles Last edited by shiv@vishnu; 04-08-2011 at 09:11 PM.
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04-07-2011, 06:31 PM	#3
Pepe_pr Lieutenant Drives: 135i black on black Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Juan PR Posts: 567 iTrader: (1)	when and how do i make the payment, to be on the first batch?? __________________ USED TO HAVE A 385 whp 479 tq N55 335 2011 (AT) AND NOW A 135 M package 2010 (AT) 447whp/504tq

04-07-2011, 08:39 PM	#9
FrankiE90 Major General Drives: 2011 E90 Space Gray™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena, Ca Posts: 8,503 iTrader: (10)	so we have to tap our own nipple for meth - thought it was goin' to be include'd? change of plans? - those welds for the sensor fitting look good - nice work shiv. __________________ FrankiE90 AKA:.[The TANK] *CLICK THE SIG 2011 335 E90 MTECH 6MT • KW V3 • INJEN Intake • Berk 4" DP • Vanguard V2 exhaust • Procede V5 • Stoptech BBK • RPI Scoops • Karbonwerk CSL Trunk • LUX H8 • 19" BBS LM • 18" BBS GT4

04-08-2011, 08:42 AM	#15
GiRtHyN55 Private Drives: 2011 335xi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: white plains, ny Posts: 98 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335 x drive [0.00]	When can we order the charge pipe ? __________________ 2011 Black 335 xi MT- M package- Cold weather- BMW Performance Grills-PIAA H8 yellow fogs-Procede V5-Vishnu DP 3.5 inch- CDV delete-Vishnu Charge Pipe - *Waiting on meth kit* - H&R Springs Sport Kit

04-07-2011, 06:28 PM	#2
forza1976 Brigadier General Drives: S4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Ramon CA Posts: 4,502 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2011 Audi S4 [5.00]	black is my choice

04-07-2011, 06:49 PM	#4
Brey335i Brigadier General Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,741 iTrader: (11)	No gold plated option? voted for polished but I'd take black or unfinished too

04-07-2011, 07:29 PM	#7
Freelo Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 127 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Not to hijack, but can anyone explain or point me to a thread that explains just what this thing can do for us N55 folks. Is it of any use if you're not running meth? Thanks.

04-07-2011, 08:02 PM	#8
Slops Major General Drives: 2011 E90 335i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 5,354 iTrader: (1)	Black for sure

04-07-2011, 09:16 PM	#10
chingy24 Second Lieutenant Drives: 3351 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 207 iTrader: (8)	Are you drilling the holes to hook up the meth? Or do I have to do that myself?

04-07-2011, 09:20 PM	#11
shiv@vishnu Drives: PROcede v5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay, CA Posts: 16,718 iTrader: (0)	Upon order, we will provide an option for having the pipe pre-drilled and tapped for the dual methanol jets that will come with our pwm meth kit. Shiv

04-07-2011, 09:27 PM	#12
chingy24 Second Lieutenant Drives: 3351 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 207 iTrader: (8)	awesome, great work Shiv!

04-07-2011, 09:36 PM	#13
Mr_PharmD Captain Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fresno Posts: 998 iTrader: (18)	No love for the n54?

04-08-2011, 10:28 AM	#17
shiv@vishnu Drives: PROcede v5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay, CA Posts: 16,718 iTrader: (0)	The chargepipe should result in slight power gains. I have yet to actually test it on the dyno so I'm going to hold off on official claims until I do. But judging by the design of the stock pipe and how we are running the turbo at it's absolute max flow limit, it's reasonable to expect to see 4-5whp from it. The larger radius bend, smoother transitions and larger diameter will definitely reduce pressure loss. And pressure loss reduction is even more important in the n55 than it is in the n54 which doesn't have such turbo limitations (ie, it can simply run more boost to overcome the pressure loss) Shiv

04-08-2011, 10:50 AM	#18
shockin330i Brigadier General Drives: blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: f y'all, I'm from Texas (RGV) Posts: 4,210 iTrader: (1)	um __________________ ERnie 2011 AW/e90/n55 12.9@107.53mph *N55 Moderator* I'm crawling similar to a ant cuz I'm low to the earth

04-08-2011, 11:23 AM	#20
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04-08-2011, 11:28 AM	#21
shiv@vishnu Drives: PROcede v5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay, CA Posts: 16,718 iTrader: (0)	Due to popular demand, the n55 chargepipes have been dropped for powder coating. Satin black I'll have an online order link up later today.. cheers, shiv

04-08-2011, 11:51 AM	#22
madmanhiker Major Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 1,410 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 335i M-Sport [3.00] 2008 328i Sport Pre ... [0.00]	Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I may have missed it, but are there any ideas on cost? I'd like one please. ;-) __________________ -madmanhiker jax,fl

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