More charge pipe cracks - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

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

bimmer35 · 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, 11:39 AM	#25
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Mike@N54Tuning.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 07335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 12,224 iTrader: (78)	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 __________________ Lowest Price GUARANTEED on ALL PRODUCTS!! JB4 G5 On Sale - FREE Shipping Click Me - NEW JB4(N55) & DCI's $95.00 NEW F30-328 N20 Tune(Stage1) BMS Oil Catch Can (On Sale)

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10-07-2011, 11:26 AM	#24
IancoleTX Dillo boxers Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,872 iTrader: (12)	Can't believe BMW used such a cheap ass part. Cost engineering, bleh.

10-08-2011, 04:12 PM	#28
Tony135 Major Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,034 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.