J Pipe Recommendations

hellokitty · 05-13-2022, 11:27 PM

Anyone care to share their thoughts on the best fitting J pipe for our cars? Looking to upgrade mine for peace of mind.

I am not looking to add WMI. Just looking for the absolute best fitment and worry free installation

mike@x-ph.com · 05-14-2022, 02:00 AM

I know you already sent me a dm but here is my opinion again in case others are wondering. The best quality finish is Evolution Racewerks.

There are cheaper options with a good finish and spot-on fitment for a more affordable price; the most popular for us is MAD. CTS is a close second.

hellokitty · 05-14-2022, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

I know you already sent me a dm but here is my opinion again in case others are wondering. The best quality finish is Evolution Racewerks.

There are cheaper options with a good finish and spot-on fitment for a more affordable price; the most popular for us is MAD. CTS is a close second.

Thanks for the quick responses Mike.

Just placed my order for the ER J pipe in black from you

mike@x-ph.com · 05-14-2022, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hellokitty

Thanks for the quick responses Mike.

Just placed my order for the ER J pipe in black from you

Thank you!

RSXDC5 · 05-14-2022, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

I know you already sent me a dm but here is my opinion again in case others are wondering. The best quality finish is Evolution Racewerks.

There are cheaper options with a good finish and spot-on fitment for a more affordable price; the most popular for us is MAD. CTS is a close second.

CTS absolutely should NOT have their name submitted here. Their J-pipe vacuum port is painted over and does not CLICK onto the oem hose, specifically because of this flaw. You have to use zip ties and whatnot to ensure the hold is effective. Separately, CTS chargepipes also fit horrendously.

Please don't simply recommend products you sell lots of for low price that have issues. Doesn't help the community make informed decisions.

hellokitty · 05-14-2022, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RSXDC5

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

I know you already sent me a dm but here is my opinion again in case others are wondering. The best quality finish is Evolution Racewerks.

There are cheaper options with a good finish and spot-on fitment for a more affordable price; the most popular for us is MAD. CTS is a close second.

CTS absolutely should NOT have their name submitted here. Their J-pipe vacuum port is painted over and does not CLICK onto the oem hose, specifically because of this flaw. You have to use zip ties and whatnot to ensure the hold is effective. Separately, CTS chargepipes also fit horrendously.

Please don't simply recommend products you sell lots of for low price that have issues. Doesn't help the community make informed decisions.

Maybe it was a bad batch or early revision?

It sucks that something as basic as that could have been missed in QC testing haha.

I've had my fair share of those experiences with some of the smaller companies. That's why I tend to stick with tried and true brands. They cost more but at least you don't have to deal with the headaches.

TopJimmy · 05-14-2022, 12:13 PM

As Mike said, ER is quality.

Only downside is heat soak into aluminum…

hellokitty · 05-14-2022, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

As Mike said, ER is quality.

Only downside is heat soak into aluminum…

Ya but at least it's on the cool side of the engine lol

Wanted_M · 05-14-2022, 01:46 PM

I have CTS J-pipe and have had zero issues with fitment and quality is good. The nipple for the hose was not painted and hose fit perfect, no ziptie for me or leaks. I've had it now for well over a year with MAD CP's, I did have CP fitment issues but they worked aight with some finessing but not a perfect fit as they hit airbox no matter what we did so I left it alone and moved on.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-15-2022, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RSXDC5

CTS absolutely should NOT have their name submitted here. Their J-pipe vacuum port is painted over and does not CLICK onto the oem hose, specifically because of this flaw. You have to use zip ties and whatnot to ensure the hold is effective. Separately, CTS chargepipes also fit horrendously.

Please don't simply recommend products you sell lots of for low price that have issues. Doesn't help the community make informed decisions.

We sell 2-3 CTS J-pipe a week on average, I went back to 2020 and I still cannot find out any return request. Maybe you got a defective part?

heitzke · 05-15-2022, 08:50 PM

I also have the CTS J-pipe fwiw and didn't have a great time installing it, but that's more of a personal problem. I also haven't had any problems with vacuum port tbh, although it isn't the most stable since my OEM clip is broken on one side somehow.

Info@mad-us.com · 05-16-2022, 12:17 PM

We will have our J pipes back in stock very soon.

https://mad-us.com/mad-s55-charge-pi...m2-comp-m3-m4/

McBobby Jr · 05-17-2022, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

As Mike said, ER is quality.

Only downside is heat soak into aluminum…

Makes me think, is there a Silicone J-Pipe out there?

SYT_Shadow · 05-17-2022, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by McBobby Jr

Makes me think, is there a Silicone J-Pipe out there?

Exactly my question as well

Fat Goose · 05-26-2022, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

As Mike said, ER is quality.

Only downside is heat soak into aluminum…

How much of a downside is that heat soak? Still worth replacing the plastic j pipe?

Info@mad-us.com · 05-26-2022, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Goose

How much of a downside is that heat soak? Still worth replacing the plastic j pipe?

It's a fairly small part not sure the air would have much time to heat up at the speed it's traveling .

Fat Goose · 05-27-2022, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

It's a fairly small part not sure the air would have much time to heat up at the speed it's traveling .

Possibly, second worry is how secure the jpipe is to the throttle body with the U clip vice the OEM zip tie. Thanks to topjimmy for the sharpie alignment gouge, but still a concern

hellokitty · 05-28-2022, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Goose

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Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

It's a fairly small part not sure the air would have much time to heat up at the speed it's traveling .

Possibly, second worry is how secure the jpipe is to the throttle body with the U clip vice the OEM zip tie. Thanks to topjimmy for the sharpie alignment gouge, but still a concern

Not sure why bmw did the zip tie thing for our cars.

My old N54 and the wife's N55 both use C clips

Info@mad-us.com · 05-28-2022, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Goose

Possibly, second worry is how secure the jpipe is to the throttle body with the U clip vice the OEM zip tie. Thanks to topjimmy for the sharpie alignment gouge, but still a concern

I haven't heard of any one having an issue. Have you ?

FaRKle! · 05-28-2022, 07:28 PM

One thing I'd recommend for MAD is to more tightly control their silicone coupler ID. Mine was a bit too loose such that even with their clamp tightened all the way the coupler could slide down the pipe unless the clamp was on top of the bead at the pipe end.

McBobby Jr · 10-14-2023, 04:30 AM

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Idfkman · 10-14-2023, 05:58 AM

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I thought this was cool, I so decided to post.

Anyone know who makes this or is it custom?

05-13-2022, 11:27 PM	#1
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mike@x-ph.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 24163 Rep 190,725 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	I know you already sent me a dm but here is my opinion again in case others are wondering. The best quality finish is Evolution Racewerks. There are cheaper options with a good finish and spot-on fitment for a more affordable price; the most popular for us is MAD. CTS is a close second. __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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Wanted_M Captain 759 Rep 949 Posts Drives: Frozen Blue M4CS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	I have CTS J-pipe and have had zero issues with fitment and quality is good. The nipple for the hose was not painted and hose fit perfect, no ziptie for me or leaks. I've had it now for well over a year with MAD CP's, I did have CP fitment issues but they worked aight with some finessing but not a perfect fit as they hit airbox no matter what we did so I left it alone and moved on. __________________ M4CS Frozen Blue ARM DP's/Resonated Mid-pipe \| SPL links \| Hotchkis bars \| JRZ RS2/camber plates \| K&N \| Koyorad HX \| Powerflex purple \| Rouge \| Spiegler \| Speed Eng. snorkel \| Vargas CBC/hub \| Wagner IC \| xHP \| Xpel stealth ppf Last edited by Wanted_M; 05-15-2022 at 05:04 PM..
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heitzke Captain 1153 Rep 783 Posts Drives: '15 M4 base, '04 Cobra Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	I also have the CTS J-pipe fwiw and didn't have a great time installing it, but that's more of a personal problem. I also haven't had any problems with vacuum port tbh, although it isn't the most stable since my OEM clip is broken on one side somehow. __________________ Mosselman-powered M4 - 698/714 \| 2.9 Whipple 2004 Cobra - 690/645 \| Instagram
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Info@mad-us.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1907 Rep 4,899 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Mad-us.com iTrader: (0)	We will have our J pipes back in stock very soon. https://mad-us.com/mad-s55-charge-pi...m2-comp-m3-m4/ __________________ - Click Here Performance Parts For Your Bmw At Crazy Low Prices! Email: info@mad-us.com
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