Mishimoto F8x Charge Pipes Review

mike@x-ph.com · 09-28-2020, 06:05 PM

We are expecting to receive pictures of a new customer install today, i will post them tomorrow.

11LMBiSTT · 09-28-2020, 06:54 PM

I ended up getting Dan's powder coated white ones from him and was wondering if anyone wanted to trade for the black ones or another color? They also have Meth bungs installed, which is an added bonus.

mike@x-ph.com · 09-29-2020, 01:15 PM

parky1215 · 10-11-2020, 10:29 AM

Just installed Mishimoto charge pipe yesterday. Fitment is as good as factory piece and does not touch anything else. I was really impressed with it.

LukeM15 · 10-11-2020, 10:38 AM

Same here got them in no fitment issues perfect just like stock.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-12-2020, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

Just installed Mishimoto charge pipe yesterday. Fitment is as good as factory piece and does not touch anything else. I was really impressed with it.

S55freak · 11-04-2020, 03:44 PM

I need these🥺

mike@x-ph.com · 11-05-2020, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by S55freak

I need these🥺

Lets do it!

S55freak · 11-13-2020, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

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Originally Posted by S55freak

I need these🥺

Lets do it!

Question mike! Do any j pipes work with the Mishimoto chargepipe? I want Mishimoto but plan to go meth soon!

mike@x-ph.com · 11-13-2020, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by S55freak

Question mike! Do any j pipes work with the Mishimoto chargepipe? I want Mishimoto but plan to go meth soon!

Any J pipe should work

E92inSG · 11-17-2020, 02:44 AM

Just an update for those considering these charge pipes.

I just ordered a set and they were supposed to come with meth bungs, and well they sort of do, but it looks like we have to tap them out ourselves.

https://flic.kr/p/2k7ti5X

https://flic.kr/p/2k7tRrB

I just opened up my package to have a look.

Bluer2 · 11-18-2020, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by E92inSG

Just an update for those considering these charge pipes.

I just ordered a set and they were supposed to come with meth bungs, and well they sort of do, but it looks like we have to tap them out ourselves.

https://flic.kr/p/2k7ti5X

https://flic.kr/p/2k7tRrB

I just opened up my package to have a look.

What do you mean they sort of do? the welding the bungs in place but didn't cut through the pipe yet?

BzsBimmer · 11-18-2020, 10:08 AM

Maybe a mfg error?
Have you contacted the seller Or Mishimoto? Odd they would weld the bungs but leave them raw versus putting a plug in place.

E92inSG · 11-18-2020, 10:43 AM

I guess they figured it’s not a huge job to tap the hole myself or maybe leave it open in case of different sized meth nozzles etc?

No I’ve not reached out to the manufacturer.

But I’ve got another set coming in soon for a friend and will be able to confirm if it’s the same

*edit*

I just checked the photos on their website and there is a pic of their “meth bung” on one of the pipes. It shows the same pinhole on the outer part of the bung which means it’s prob not a mfrg error. But is designed as a drill point to tap out the opening ourselves

///Gunner · 03-08-2021, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Looks great!!

We guarantee the lowest price

Can you please send me your price shipped to FPO address via USPS... thanks

mike@x-ph.com · 03-08-2021, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Gunner

Can you please send me your price shipped to FPO address via USPS... thanks

Done

Wanted_M · 03-08-2021, 09:46 PM

So do you have to tap these for meth?

E92inSG · 03-08-2021, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanted_M

So do you have to tap these for meth?

yes you do. they say they come with meth bungs, and they do. but the bungs aren't drilled/ tapped!!!

lol, look at this

tomlong · 03-09-2021, 12:49 PM

I don't know about you guys, but there was a lot
of room where the OEM o-rings are supposed to sit for me. I noticed after removing these recently installed charge pipes in order to do spark plugs the OEM o-ring was not seated & sealed (despite spraying dry silicone lube during initial install).

So I went and double o-ring'd it with an extra o-ring from the harbor freight o-ring kit, to act as a spacer & keep the OEM o-ring sitting flush at the bottom of the pipe. 🤷

TouringM3 · 07-21-2021, 07:46 PM

So hey everyone here - i'm so grateful for you all and this forum.

I was installing the mishimoto charge pipes and VRSF J pipe today, thinking ... WTF these are a terrible, sloppy fit....

Well, it had been long enough since i disassembled the S55, i completely forgot (didn't know) there were rubber O-rings in all of these pipes.

I was so frustrated thinking I had bought products with shit tolerances, thanks to you all i figured out my error.

Also - Mishimoto really needs to include different bolts for the charge pipes. The shape of the flange and the flare makes it impossible to properly tighten. An 8MM wrench got me there, but it's really not ideal.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-22-2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TouringM3

So hey everyone here - i'm so grateful for you all and this forum.

I was installing the mishimoto charge pipes and VRSF J pipe today, thinking ... WTF these are a terrible, sloppy fit....

Well, it had been long enough since i disassembled the S55, i completely forgot (didn't know) there were rubber O-rings in all of these pipes.

I was so frustrated thinking I had bought products with shit tolerances, thanks to you all i figured out my error.

Also - Mishimoto really needs to include different bolts for the charge pipes. The shape of the flange and the flare makes it impossible to properly tighten. An 8MM wrench got me there, but it's really not ideal.

hellokitty · 07-25-2021, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TouringM3

So hey everyone here - i'm so grateful for you all and this forum.

I was installing the mishimoto charge pipes and VRSF J pipe today, thinking ... WTF these are a terrible, sloppy fit....

Well, it had been long enough since i disassembled the S55, i completely forgot (didn't know) there were rubber O-rings in all of these pipes.

I was so frustrated thinking I had bought products with shit tolerances, thanks to you all i figured out my error.

Also - Mishimoto really needs to include different bolts for the charge pipes. The shape of the flange and the flare makes it impossible to properly tighten. An 8MM wrench got me there, but it's really not ideal.

Had to use a 8mm as well… I was losing my mind for a while lol

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10-11-2020, 10:29 AM	#114
parky1215 Lieutenant Colonel 561 Rep 1,979 Posts Drives: F90 M5C \| G06 X6 M60i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (13)	Just installed Mishimoto charge pipe yesterday. Fitment is as good as factory piece and does not touch anything else. I was really impressed with it.
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10-11-2020, 10:38 AM	#115
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11-17-2020, 02:44 AM	#121
E92inSG Captain 553 Rep 815 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Asia iTrader: (1)	Just an update for those considering these charge pipes. I just ordered a set and they were supposed to come with meth bungs, and well they sort of do, but it looks like we have to tap them out ourselves. https://flic.kr/p/2k7ti5X https://flic.kr/p/2k7tRrB I just opened up my package to have a look.
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BzsBimmer Major General 3252 Rep 6,716 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Maybe a mfg error? Have you contacted the seller Or Mishimoto? Odd they would weld the bungs but leave them raw versus putting a plug in place.
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11-18-2020, 10:43 AM	#124
E92inSG Captain 553 Rep 815 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Asia iTrader: (1)	I guess they figured it’s not a huge job to tap the hole myself or maybe leave it open in case of different sized meth nozzles etc? No I’ve not reached out to the manufacturer. But I’ve got another set coming in soon for a friend and will be able to confirm if it’s the same edit I just checked the photos on their website and there is a pic of their “meth bung” on one of the pipes. It shows the same pinhole on the outer part of the bung which means it’s prob not a mfrg error. But is designed as a drill point to tap out the opening ourselves Last edited by E92inSG; 11-18-2020 at 10:50 AM..
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tomlong Captain 617 Rep 600 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I don't know about you guys, but there was a lot of room where the OEM o-rings are supposed to sit for me. I noticed after removing these recently installed charge pipes in order to do spark plugs the OEM o-ring was not seated & sealed (despite spraying dry silicone lube during initial install). So I went and double o-ring'd it with an extra o-ring from the harbor freight o-ring kit, to act as a spacer & keep the OEM o-ring sitting flush at the bottom of the pipe. 🤷 Attached Images __________________ https://www.instagram.com/tomlong/
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07-21-2021, 07:46 PM	#130
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