VRSF Charge Pipe install/Tips/review

3000GT MR · 08-03-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsoboti

Does this require the reuse of the stock o-ring?

Yes it comes with a new one that's a little more tight fitting than the stock one

Miko226 · 08-03-2014, 07:13 PM

I could not be happier with VRSF Charge pipe. IMO the best option. The install took all of 15-20 minutes and most of that time is trying to remove the tmap plug from the sensor on the stock pipe. Quality is Awesome and fits tighter to the throttle body than the stock pipe did with the O Ring supplied. Turbos appear to spool more freely creating better throttle response and boost delivery to intake manifold. Glad i waited to upgrade my charge pipe along with the new VRSF 5" Stepped FMIC the combo made my engine alot happier. I really did not know what to expect from upgrading the charge pipe but it exceeded my expectations and then some! Great Product!!!

Jsoboti · 08-03-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 3000GT MR

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Originally Posted by Jsoboti

Does this require the reuse of the stock o-ring?

Yes it comes with a new one that's a little more tight fitting than the stock one

Wait what? That seems contradictory

Tiago@VRSF · 08-03-2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Miko226

I could not be happier with VRSF Charge pipe. IMO the best option. The install took all of 15-20 minutes and most of that time is trying to remove the tmap plug from the sensor on the stock pipe. Quality is Awesome and fits tighter to the throttle body than the stock pipe did with the O Ring supplied. Turbos appear to spool more freely creating better throttle response and boost delivery to intake manifold. Glad i waited to upgrade my charge pipe along with the new VRSF 5" Stepped FMIC the combo made my engine alot happier. I really did not know what to expect from upgrading the charge pipe but it exceeded my expectations and then some! Great Product!!!

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm very happy you're enjoying the upgrade!

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Originally Posted by Jsoboti

Wait what? That seems contradictory

You're supposed to use the supplied o-ring

3000GT MR · 08-03-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsoboti

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Originally Posted by 3000GT MR

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Originally Posted by Jsoboti

Does this require the reuse of the stock o-ring?

Yes it comes with a new one that's a little more tight fitting than the stock one

Wait what? That seems contradictory

Sorry, thought you were asking if it comes with one. It comes with one so you don't reuse the old one

thehalcyon · 08-17-2016, 06:27 PM

I just recieved my VRSF chargepipe but did not get the o-ring. Is this a concern, or something I can maybe find at a hardware store locally? Was going to install this tonight but now I think I'll wait since everyone is saying to use the supplied o-ring.

rooringhusky · 08-17-2016, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thehalcyon

I just recieved my VRSF chargepipe but did not get the o-ring. Is this a concern, or something I can maybe find at a hardware store locally? Was going to install this tonight but now I think I'll wait since everyone is saying to use the supplied o-ring.

It's been redesigned. The newer design like most standard other Chargepipes now reuses your original stock O-Ring without issues. No need to go to the store to source one as you'll just use the one that comes from your stock Chargepipe and transfer it over. Hope you enjoy!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 08-17-2016, 10:30 PM

^ Correct, new VRSF CP's re-use the stock O ring size now.

Julian2485 · 08-18-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

^ Correct, new VRSF CP's re-use the stock O ring size now.

I don't even remember if I reused the old o-ring I thing I just took oem pipe off and put vrsf pipe on lol. Just transferred c clip over

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 08-18-2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Julian2485

I don't even remember if I reused the old o-ring I thing I just took oem pipe off and put vrsf pipe on lol. Just transferred c clip over

You'll want to check on that then, otherwise you'll be leaking boost.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-18-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thehalcyon

I just recieved my VRSF chargepipe but did not get the o-ring. Is this a concern, or something I can maybe find at a hardware store locally? Was going to install this tonight but now I think I'll wait since everyone is saying to use the supplied o-ring.

Did you install it?

Julian2485 · 08-18-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

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Originally Posted by thehalcyon

I just recieved my VRSF chargepipe but did not get the o-ring. Is this a concern, or something I can maybe find at a hardware store locally? Was going to install this tonight but now I think I'll wait since everyone is saying to use the supplied o-ring.

Did you install it?

Yes me and another friend did it

MEN54 · 03-21-2019, 02:46 PM

dont you have to put 1/8 hex nut in the hole i have circled in red to stop the leaks? i was getting error codes when i floor the car before i put nex nut to close the hole.

Tiago@VRSF · 03-21-2019, 03:26 PM

That's not a VRSF chargepipe, it looks like a knock off. Can you tell us who sold you this counterfeit?

Julian2485 · 03-21-2019, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MEN54

dont you have to put 1/8 hex nut in the hole i have circled in red to stop the leaks? i was getting error codes when i floor the car before i put nex nut to close the hole.

What error codes were you getting ?

MysticRob · 03-21-2019, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MEN54

dont you have to put 1/8 hex nut in the hole i have circled in red to stop the leaks? i was getting error codes when i floor the car before i put nex nut to close the hole.

No, this is fine. So is digging up an old thread with inane questions.
You should also have a small hole at the very bottom of your gas tank for venting, and another in your head to allow any brains left over to ooze out.

MEN54 · 03-21-2019, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Julian2485

What error codes were you getting ?

i dont exactly remember but after putting that nut in that hole fixed the issue

type-dRew · 03-22-2019, 06:53 AM

So you're saying that having a hole in the pipe your boost is funneled through is bad?

Good thing you sherlocked that issue, thanks for giving us a heads up

08-03-2014, 07:13 PM	#24
Miko226 Captain 61 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 11' 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	I could not be happier with VRSF Charge pipe. IMO the best option. The install took all of 15-20 minutes and most of that time is trying to remove the tmap plug from the sensor on the stock pipe. Quality is Awesome and fits tighter to the throttle body than the stock pipe did with the O Ring supplied. Turbos appear to spool more freely creating better throttle response and boost delivery to intake manifold. Glad i waited to upgrade my charge pipe along with the new VRSF 5" Stepped FMIC the combo made my engine alot happier. I really did not know what to expect from upgrading the charge pipe but it exceeded my expectations and then some! Great Product!!! __________________ 11' m57 335d 165k Miles - JR 2, ATM Full Exhaust & Intake, Wagner FMIC, AAR Boost Pipe, AAR Swirl Delete, AAR EGR Delete 08' n54 135i FBO E85 - SOLD
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thehalcyon Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 248 Posts Drives: '12 135i MT LeMans Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	I just recieved my VRSF chargepipe but did not get the o-ring. Is this a concern, or something I can maybe find at a hardware store locally? Was going to install this tonight but now I think I'll wait since everyone is saying to use the supplied o-ring.
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08-17-2016, 10:30 PM	#30
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	^ Correct, new VRSF CP's re-use the stock O ring size now.
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03-21-2019, 02:46 PM	#35
MEN54 Lieutenant 236 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 330 xi Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	dont you have to put 1/8 hex nut in the hole i have circled in red to stop the leaks? i was getting error codes when i floor the car before i put nex nut to close the hole. Attached Images
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03-21-2019, 03:26 PM	#36
Tiago@VRSF 2095 Rep 43,350 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Doral, FL iTrader: (99) Garage List 2014 F30 328xi [0.00] 2015 F82 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 Ducati 1199 Pa ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	That's not a VRSF chargepipe, it looks like a knock off. Can you tell us who sold you this counterfeit? Last edited by Tiago@VRSF; 03-21-2019 at 03:31 PM..
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03-22-2019, 06:53 AM	#40
type-dRew Major 641 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Newport MI iTrader: (0)	So you're saying that having a hole in the pipe your boost is funneled through is bad? Good thing you sherlocked that issue, thanks for giving us a heads up
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