F30 335i Charge Pipe Blown

estoril335i · 06-29-2017, 10:07 AM

Hey guys, I currently own a BMW 335i with 48k miles. As far as modifications go, the only things that have been done is a JB4 (stage 2) and an AWE exhaust. The car doesn't have a downpipe yet, therefore, I was only running map 5 (auto-tuning) and map 1 on certain occasions. I've owned the jb4 for about 2-3 months now and I read about how the stock n55 charge pipes tend to blow under high boost. I was running about 12.5 psi of boost under map 1 and when I floored it on the way home, I heard a loud clunking/cracking noise. I initially thought something went wrong with my transmission, because, when I went into 2nd gear (it's a manual transmission) I would give it some gas but the car would barely even accelerate. However, there was a wheezing and airy noise coming from the engine so I knew the clutch wasn't slipping. I checked the chargepipe later and it had completely popped off the throttle body and a chunk of it was missing. I have been doing research into aftermarket chargepipes and was wondering whether any of you had experience/knowledge so that you could advise me on what option would be the best. I really don't want to pony up the cash for the ER charge pipe so anything else that's cheaper would be great!

mbanks21 · 06-29-2017, 10:19 AM

So you just want a cheap charge pipe? Check eBay

estoril335i · 06-29-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

So you just want a cheap charge pipe? Check eBay

It needs to be metal at the least so it won't blow in the future. And it would be preferable if they come from reputable brands.

50shadesofhockenheim · 06-29-2017, 10:28 AM

VRSF. Paid $185 for mine

estoril335i · 06-29-2017, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E90 LCI

VRSF. Paid $185 for mine

Have you noticed even the slightest change in power? Also, how has it been holding up?

50shadesofhockenheim · 06-29-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by estoril335i

Have you noticed even the slightest change in power? Also, how has it been holding up?

No there is no change. It hasn't cracked like my stock one did so I guess it's good lol

enjoythemusic · 06-29-2017, 01:14 PM

i have a brand new BMW stock CP for N55 for sale, cheapish. It'll blow/crack on you at some point of course, but i'll sell it 'cheap'.

Get an ER CP, do it up right like the rest of us did

uncleruckus · 06-29-2017, 01:14 PM

aftermarket CP isn't going to give you more power directly.... it will just allow you to increase boost without the charge pipe breaking.

Rather than look for a cheap new one, I would personally look at the Members Classified to see if you can find a used one.

ETexas335 · 06-29-2017, 01:53 PM

Just put in a VRSF... works like a charm. I think the finish is the only thing significantly different from the ER.

cosmicdebris48059 · 06-30-2017, 07:06 AM

Don't go cheap on your car!?... Spend the money now and you'll save money and piece of mind later down the road.

JJS · 06-30-2017, 04:21 PM

Buy cheap and you'll buy twice.

estoril335i · 06-30-2017, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JJS

Buy cheap and you'll buy twice.

As far as I have heard, if the charge pipe is metal it won't blow like the stock one.

LiquidMercury · 06-30-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by E90 LCI

VRSF. Paid $185 for mine

+1

06-29-2017, 10:07 AM	#1
estoril335i New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	F30 335i Charge Pipe Blown Hey guys, I currently own a BMW 335i with 48k miles. As far as modifications go, the only things that have been done is a JB4 (stage 2) and an AWE exhaust. The car doesn't have a downpipe yet, therefore, I was only running map 5 (auto-tuning) and map 1 on certain occasions. I've owned the jb4 for about 2-3 months now and I read about how the stock n55 charge pipes tend to blow under high boost. I was running about 12.5 psi of boost under map 1 and when I floored it on the way home, I heard a loud clunking/cracking noise. I initially thought something went wrong with my transmission, because, when I went into 2nd gear (it's a manual transmission) I would give it some gas but the car would barely even accelerate. However, there was a wheezing and airy noise coming from the engine so I knew the clutch wasn't slipping. I checked the chargepipe later and it had completely popped off the throttle body and a chunk of it was missing. I have been doing research into aftermarket chargepipes and was wondering whether any of you had experience/knowledge so that you could advise me on what option would be the best. I really don't want to pony up the cash for the ER charge pipe so anything else that's cheaper would be great!
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mbanks21 Colonel 1276 Rep 2,963 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	So you just want a cheap charge pipe? Check eBay __________________ 2015 335i Msport/6 JB4/EWG/E30/VRSF DP/ER CP/ VRSF Race Exhaust/ Injen Intake/Verde Axis 19x8.5/9.5 245/35/275/30 Conti Extreme CS/ H&R Sports / Motorsport Hardware Stud Conversion
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enjoythemusic Captain 365 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i have a brand new BMW stock CP for N55 for sale, cheapish. It'll blow/crack on you at some point of course, but i'll sell it 'cheap'. Get an ER CP, do it up right like the rest of us did __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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uncleruckus no relation 130 Rep 442 Posts Drives: F30 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	aftermarket CP isn't going to give you more power directly.... it will just allow you to increase boost without the charge pipe breaking. Rather than look for a cheap new one, I would personally look at the Members Classified to see if you can find a used one.
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ETexas335 Private 8 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Just put in a VRSF... works like a charm. I think the finish is the only thing significantly different from the ER.
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cosmicdebris48059 Second Lieutenant 126 Rep 267 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue 2014 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Don't go cheap on your car!?... Spend the money now and you'll save money and piece of mind later down the road.
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