Chargepipes? Which to buy?

Trevorstein · 02-15-2021, 07:22 PM

As far as my case goes... "IAT"

That engine cover comes off at the track!

m4h2o · 02-15-2021, 07:30 PM

Oem works 👍

mike@x-ph.com · 02-16-2021, 09:56 AM

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Oem works 👍

its actually prone to failure with many examples on the forums over the years

m4h2o · 02-16-2021, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by m4h2o

Oem works 👍

its actually prone to failure with many examples on the forums over the years

Im going off personal experience. Stage 2 tune and so far good. Going to be running e85 tune soon and no plans on changing pipes. I guess its one of those things that if they fail worst case scenario il be hitchhiking. Wont be any further damage if it happens.

mike@x-ph.com · 02-17-2021, 09:59 AM

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Im going off personal experience. Stage 2 tune and so far good. Going to be running e85 tune soon and no plans on changing pipes. I guess its one of those things that if they fail worst case scenario il be hitchhiking. Wont be any further damage if it happens.

M4DNS55 · 02-17-2021, 02:42 PM

I have the carbon fibre eventuri charge pipes, looks spectacular

mike@x-ph.com · 02-18-2021, 09:47 AM

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I have the carbon fibre eventuri charge pipes, looks spectacular

Best looking charge pipes on the market

TopJimmy · 02-18-2021, 12:08 PM

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I have the carbon fibre eventuri charge pipes, looks spectacular

Do you know what boost PSI you peak at? I hesitate to consider EV CPs because I plan to hit 35PSI. Currently using VTT tubes, but they take some tweaking to fit well (as expected).

M4DNS55 · 02-21-2021, 01:08 PM

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Do you know what boost PSI you peak at? I hesitate to consider EV CPs because I plan to hit 35PSI. Currently using VTT tubes, but they take some tweaking to fit well (as expected).

I'm running VF Engineering stage 2 which I think is 25PSI? Anyway, it's lower than 35 for sure.

Need to double check that though, sure it's mentioned in their hex tuning thread.

mark5092 · 02-21-2021, 02:53 PM

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its actually prone to failure with many examples on the forums over the years

No stock charge pipe failures here on 2 M4’s and M3 all on stage 2 tunes. Not sure what you have a better chance of, a SCH or cracked charge pipe. Both have been far and few!!!

mike@x-ph.com · 02-22-2021, 09:41 AM

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Do you know what boost PSI you peak at? I hesitate to consider EV CPs because I plan to hit 35PSI. Currently using VTT tubes, but they take some tweaking to fit well (as expected).

I don't know what they are rated at but I have not encountered a single failure yet and we have used them on some crazy builds

mike@x-ph.com · 02-22-2021, 09:56 AM

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No stock charge pipe failures here on 2 M4’s and M3 all on stage 2 tunes. Not sure what you have a better chance of, a SCH or cracked charge pipe. Both have been far and few!!!

I have seen a lot more charge pipe failures than SCH

300tour · 02-24-2021, 09:12 PM

FTP! Recommended to me anyway...

mike@x-ph.com · 02-25-2021, 10:33 AM

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FTP! Recommended to me anyway...

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marauder1 · 02-27-2021, 08:40 PM

What about the SSR pipes? They don't make a J pipe but I was quite interested in them.

chyeaforchase · 03-01-2021, 02:14 AM

I just had these installed.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-01-2021, 09:34 AM

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I just had these installed.

Looks great

Idontliketrying · 03-03-2021, 06:13 PM

I recently done the same thing went with Mishimoto Chargepipes superbly built and I think they're the best bang for your buck. As for the J Pipe I went with VRSF and sadly ever since I installed it it's been nothing but headache for me I've had figment issues as well as one of the bungs falling out so I've had a boost leak for a while now due to it. The shop I went to recommend CTS turbo so for J Pipe I'd recommend them or Evolution Raceworks

Wanted_M · 03-03-2021, 06:46 PM

Do Mishi charge pipes have meth bungs?

E92TiAg335i · 03-03-2021, 09:38 PM

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Do Mishi charge pipes have meth bungs?

Yes

E92TiAg335i · 03-03-2021, 09:50 PM

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Hey guys. My car is currently BM3 stage 1 93, GTS DCT flash, afe intakes, active auto downpipes.

I'll be getting midpipes and doing the crankhub soon, but figured i'd get chargepipes next.

With that said— from previous posts, it seems like all chargepipes are more or less the same. I'm not trying to get carbon fiber or any fancy colors.

I think i've seen slight variations for meth bungs. I MIGHT consider running meth in the future, but i'm not sure yet.

Which brand did you go with?

I noticed the VRSF cold side and hot side are comparably in price to the BMS cold side and hot side pipes. Which is better? Are there any differences at all?

Are there other brands that everyone buys?

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Hey guys. My car is currently BM3 stage 1 93, GTS DCT flash, afe intakes, active auto downpipes.

I'll be getting midpipes and doing the crankhub soon, but figured i'd get chargepipes next.

With that said— from previous posts, it seems like all chargepipes are more or less the same. I'm not trying to get carbon fiber or any fancy colors.

I think i've seen slight variations for meth bungs. I MIGHT consider running meth in the future, but i'm not sure yet.

Which brand did you go with?

I noticed the VRSF cold side and hot side are comparably in price to the BMS cold side and hot side pipes. Which is better? Are there any differences at all?

Are there other brands that everyone buys?

I recently done the same thing went with Mishimoto Chargepipes superbly built and I think they're the best bang for your buck. As for the J Pipe I went with VRSF and sadly ever since I installed it it's been nothing but headache for me I've had figment issues as well as one of the bungs falling out so I've had a boost leak for a while now due to it. The shop I went to recommend CTS turbo so for J Pipe I'd recommend them or Evolution Raceworks

Lol funny enough i just bought mishimoto chargepipes, cts j pipe, and a wagner intercooler

TideMD · 03-03-2021, 10:37 PM

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Do you know what boost PSI you peak at? I hesitate to consider EV CPs because I plan to hit 35PSI. Currently using VTT tubes, but they take some tweaking to fit well (as expected).

Can you give more detail on the "tweaks" you had to do (or PM me)?
Have a set of VTT silicone CPs inbound from X-PH and hopefully installing one of the next few weekends.

I have a set of Injen aluminum pipes installed now, which have worked exactly as I would want for the last few years. Decided to give the silicone option a try now that ambient temps will start creeping up.

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