Best Charge Pipe for 2011 BMW 335i N55

Tiago@VRSF · 02-11-2019, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gurusan

Installed the VRSF w/tial over the weekend after my stock one blew apart at the TB connection. Build quality is good and it fit great. Honestly removing the stock diverter valve connections (specifically the one at the back toward the firewall) was the hardest part...

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Xdrive35i2014 · 02-11-2019, 10:29 AM

As long as the pipe fits and does not rust, i don't really see any difference between the offerings from different vendors.

Tiago@VRSF · 02-11-2019, 10:35 AM

Most of the difference are with proper fitment. While a lot of the no name brands will slip over the throttle body, many of them don't have properly machined o-ring groove tolerances which will result in boost leaks. These leaks not only rob you of power, but they also create premature damage and wear to your turbos.

A reputable CP is $10 - $20 more than the cheap no name brands. It seems silly to risk $2000 in order to save $20.

mike@x-ph.com · 02-11-2019, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gurusan

Installed the VRSF w/tial over the weekend after my stock one blew apart at the TB connection. Build quality is good and it fit great. Honestly removing the stock diverter valve connections (specifically the one at the back toward the firewall) was the hardest part...and I have the n54 so I don't think you have that same tricky spot.

VRSF Charge pipe is our most popular option

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-11-2019, 04:24 PM

VRSF for sure

Ozzie335i · 02-11-2019, 07:19 PM

It comes down to one thing. It is not which one is the best, other than fitment issues on one or two, all but the stock pipe get the job done. Unless you definately are going to go with meth, skip the bungs things. Wish I had. I went with the VRSF.

Xdrive35i2014 · 02-11-2019, 10:39 PM

Go with the Supersprint downpipe if you have money to burn lol.

Tiago@VRSF · 02-12-2019, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Xdrive35i2014

Go with the Supersprint downpipe if you have money to burn lol.

I'm not sure SS makes a charge pipe for this application

TheGoodTheBadTheUgly · 02-12-2019, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

I'm not sure SS makes a charge pipe for this application

Indeed I have never seen one. Would be curious to know if there actually is!

Xdrive35i2014 · 02-12-2019, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGoodTheBadTheUgly

Indeed I have never seen one. Would be curious to know if there actually is!

Dont think so. They only have the downpipe, up pipe, mid-pipe and the muffler.

gurusan · 02-12-2019, 11:39 AM

Whichever one you go with, if you plan on using an aftermarket valve then disassemble and lubricate it a little with some white lithium grease.

I wasn't quite liking the way mine sounded, and then realized it sounded very close to the way my WRX sounded when the bypass valve was too tight...

After some quick googling apparently it's common knowledge these can seize up sitting on the warehouse shelf and need to be broken free before use.

lwgrenier · 02-12-2019, 01:05 PM

I have an ER one that I'll sell you for cheap. It's brushed aluminum.

TheGoodTheBadTheUgly · 02-12-2019, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lwgrenier

I have an ER one that I'll sell you for cheap. It's brushed aluminum.

Damn if you are getting rid of ER what are you putting?

lwgrenier · 02-12-2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGoodTheBadTheUgly

Damn if you are getting rid of ER what are you putting?

Back to stock. Selling the car.

anthoj · 02-22-2019, 01:32 PM

I've been using the CPe one (bought from BMS) for almost 3 years now. Running a Stage 2 MHD tune with no issues. Fitment was perfect - installed it myself in less than 15 mins, and if I recall correctly it uses the original ring clip which I like because it feels more oem - not all of them do I think. At the end of the day, it's a pipe. Any of the mentioned reputable companies makes them well. One thing to keep in mind is if you are planning to run WMI in the future. Not all CPs have the meth bungs pre-drilled.

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Xdrive35i2014 Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 254 Posts Drives: X1 35I Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	As long as the pipe fits and does not rust, i don't really see any difference between the offerings from different vendors. __________________ Mod List: Twisted Tuning MHD tune, XHP3, ER Charge Pipe, catless DP, ER Competition FMIC, Pure Stage 2 Turbo, PURE High Flow Inlet Pipe, ER Outlet Pipe, GFB DV (Plus), Gruppe M intake, Supersprint full exhaust
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Ozzie335i Lieutenant Colonel 659 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	It comes down to one thing. It is not which one is the best, other than fitment issues on one or two, all but the stock pipe get the job done. Unless you definately are going to go with meth, skip the bungs things. Wish I had. I went with the VRSF.
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Xdrive35i2014 Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 254 Posts Drives: X1 35I Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Go with the Supersprint downpipe if you have money to burn lol. __________________ Mod List: Twisted Tuning MHD tune, XHP3, ER Charge Pipe, catless DP, ER Competition FMIC, Pure Stage 2 Turbo, PURE High Flow Inlet Pipe, ER Outlet Pipe, GFB DV (Plus), Gruppe M intake, Supersprint full exhaust
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gurusan Private First Class 93 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2012 335is E93 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Whichever one you go with, if you plan on using an aftermarket valve then disassemble and lubricate it a little with some white lithium grease. I wasn't quite liking the way mine sounded, and then realized it sounded very close to the way my WRX sounded when the bypass valve was too tight... After some quick googling apparently it's common knowledge these can seize up sitting on the warehouse shelf and need to be broken free before use.
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lwgrenier First Lieutenant 117 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 335i XDrive Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I have an ER one that I'll sell you for cheap. It's brushed aluminum.
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anthoj Lieutenant 43 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i AW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (9) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i E92 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 F15 25d [0.00]	I've been using the CPe one (bought from BMS) for almost 3 years now. Running a Stage 2 MHD tune with no issues. Fitment was perfect - installed it myself in less than 15 mins, and if I recall correctly it uses the original ring clip which I like because it feels more oem - not all of them do I think. At the end of the day, it's a pipe. Any of the mentioned reputable companies makes them well. One thing to keep in mind is if you are planning to run WMI in the future. Not all CPs have the meth bungs pre-drilled.
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