Charge pipes on non tuned M4

[Jimbooo]

Hi all, so im looking at all these pictures i see of the F8x with polished aluminium charge pipes and i want some. i understand there is a performance advantage of sorts as with a tuned s55 the OEM plastic pipes re prone to snapping with increased boost pressure however my car is not tuned.

so apart from the aesthetic advantage is there any performance advantage to changing out the plastic pipes for polished aluminium at all on a non tuned car?
I will add a tune later down the line and accept this will future proof it but wary of warranty issues if i do it now.

has anyone done this on a non tuned car? if so did you notice any differences?

thanks

[Hammy_m3f80]

Originally Posted by Jimbooo

Hi all, so im looking at all these pictures i see of the F8x with polished aluminium charge pipes and i want some. i understand there is a performance advantage of sorts as with a tuned s55 the OEM plastic pipes re prone to snapping with increased boost pressure however my car is not tuned.

so apart from the aesthetic advantage is there any performance advantage to changing out the plastic pipes for polished aluminium at all on a non tuned car?
I will add a tune later down the line and accept this will future proof it but wary of warranty issues if i do it now.

has anyone done this on a non tuned car? if so did you notice any differences?

thanks

I changed mine out 2 weeks after taking delivery. I had plans to mod the car so I didn't want to wait til the stock ones snapped. Personally I didn't see any performance changes, just a better feeling driving the car going WOT without having to hear that snap sooner or later. It's an easy mod, doubt it'll void warranty.

[Jimbooo]

Originally Posted by Hammy_m3f80

I changed mine out 2 weeks after taking delivery. I had plans to mod the car so I didn't want to wait til the stock ones snapped. Personally I didn't see any performance changes, just a better feeling driving the car going WOT without having to hear that snap sooner or later. It's an easy mod, doubt it'll void warranty.

Thanks for the reply. is it a diy (I'm hesitant as i have literally no mechanical knowledge or any decent tools over a spanner and screwdriver). I'm assuming its best to take to a local garage and get them to do it.

also do you mind me asking where you got yours from and for how much?

[Hammy_m3f80]

Originally Posted by Jimbooo

Thanks for the reply. is it a diy (I'm hesitant as i have literally no mechanical knowledge or any decent tools over a spanner and screwdriver). I'm assuming its best to take to a local garage and get them to so it.

also do you mind me asking where you got yours from and for how much?

It's honestly a very simple process. Plus it connects you to your car more. I'm running the bms charge pipes. Something like 400-500 I think.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Jimbooo

Hi all, so im looking at all these pictures i see of the F8x with polished aluminium charge pipes and i want some. i understand there is a performance advantage of sorts as with a tuned s55 the OEM plastic pipes re prone to snapping with increased boost pressure however my car is not tuned.

so apart from the aesthetic advantage is there any performance advantage to changing out the plastic pipes for polished aluminium at all on a non tuned car?
I will add a tune later down the line and accept this will future proof it but wary of warranty issues if i do it now.

has anyone done this on a non tuned car? if so did you notice any differences?

thanks

If the car is not tuned there is no advantage of replacing the CP

Worst case scenario it breaks under stock boost (and it has with some people) u'll just get it replaced under warranty

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by Jimbooo

Hi all, so im looking at all these pictures i see of the F8x with polished aluminium charge pipes and i want some. i understand there is a performance advantage of sorts as with a tuned s55 the OEM plastic pipes re prone to snapping with increased boost pressure however my car is not tuned.

so apart from the aesthetic advantage is there any performance advantage to changing out the plastic pipes for polished aluminium at all on a non tuned car?
I will add a tune later down the line and accept this will future proof it but wary of warranty issues if i do it now.

has anyone done this on a non tuned car? if so did you notice any differences?

thanks

I think the upgraded charge pipes flow a little better then stock as they have larger diameter but I don't think this actually translates into any performance gains. The upgrade is mostly for reliability, especially when tuned.

Mike

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

I think the upgraded charge pipes flow a little better then stock as they have larger diameter but I don't think this actually translates into any performance gains. The upgrade is mostly for reliability, especially when tuned.

Mike

Whats your opinion to the silicon charge pipes now on the market?

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Whats your opinion to the silicon charge pipes now on the market?

Haven't seen them in person but I am a fan of a solid charge pipe. Silicone is great on inlets, etc. but to me I feel better with a solid charge pipe.

If I get a customer around me with silicone pipes I will definitely take a closer look.

Mike