expected cost of intake/downpipe/chargepipe install

xKeii · 06-06-2020, 05:30 PM

I'm starting to look around for a shop to do an install for these three parts and I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what costs to expect. so far I've been quoted 750 but I feel that's high.

Likeanowl · 06-06-2020, 06:45 PM

750 total for all three? That sounds low to me. Typical labor quotes for downpipes alone are between 7-9 hours. If you found a shop to do all three for only 750 I’d take it.

TopJimmy · 06-06-2020, 07:52 PM

It's a fair price for all three, but you could easily do the intake and CPs yourself.

xKeii · 06-07-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Likeanowl

750 total for all three? That sounds low to me. Typical labor quotes for downpipes alone are between 7-9 hours. If you found a shop to do all three for only 750 I’d take it.

are you sure about 7-9hrs for downpipe? I saw some DIY video that didnt make it seem too hard with the proper tools.

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It's a fair price for all three, but you could easily do the intake and CPs yourself.

they broke down the individual pricing and i feel like it's not too bad but dont the cp and intake both have pretty much the same parts to take out in order to replace? I've also looked up videos to do it myself but I dont know if I trust myself to work on anything related to the turbos.

Likeanowl · 06-07-2020, 06:55 PM

When I had mine done three different shops quoted me. All said 7-9 hours. Obviously we know it doesn’t take that long but that’s what they charge.

You could EASILY do the intakes yourself even with 0 car experience. And charge pipes are not much harder. Downpipes aren’t hard either, just time consuming.

TopJimmy · 06-07-2020, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xKeii

they broke down the individual pricing and i feel like it's not too bad but dont the cp and intake both have pretty much the same parts to take out in order to replace? I've also looked up videos to do it myself but I dont know if I trust myself to work on anything related to the turbos.

Yes the passenger side intake box has to come out and both CPs to get the plastic fuel injector system cover off. The top side O2 sensors are under that cover. If you can get only the DPs for $500 then do it. Changing chargepipes and intake should take an inexperienced person 2-3 hours. Watch the Kies video, so easy to DIY. You'll feel good 'cause you did the work...

mike@x-ph.com · 06-08-2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xKeii

I'm starting to look around for a shop to do an install for these three parts and I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what costs to expect. so far I've been quoted 750 but I feel that's high.

~$300-400

Zee32 · 06-08-2020, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Likeanowl

750 total for all three? That sounds low to me. Typical labor quotes for downpipes alone are between 7-9 hours. If you found a shop to do all three for only 750 I’d take it.

Labor for DP install is 2-3 hours not 7-9.

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Originally Posted by xKeii

I'm starting to look around for a shop to do an install for these three parts and I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what costs to expect. so far I've been quoted 750 but I feel that's high.

Around here shop charge $250-$400 for DP install, so they're almost charging you $400 for CP and Intake install which don't even take that long. Do the intake and CP install yourself.

xKeii · 06-08-2020, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Likeanowl

750 total for all three? That sounds low to me. Typical labor quotes for downpipes alone are between 7-9 hours. If you found a shop to do all three for only 750 I'd take it.

Labor for DP install is 2-3 hours not 7-9.

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Originally Posted by xKeii

I'm starting to look around for a shop to do an install for these three parts and I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what costs to expect. so far I've been quoted 750 but I feel that's high.

Around here shop charge $250-$400 for DP install, so they're almost charging you $400 for CP and Intake install which don't even take that long. Do the intake and CP install yourself.

exactly my thoughts and yes, you are correct. they are charging 200each for cp and intake. got quoted 350 for downpipe install if I do together with cp but without, 400-450. he said it would take an entire day or two depending on work load but I feel like it was a bs answer as the other guy mentioned above.

xKeii · 06-08-2020, 12:43 PM

an update for anyone interested. at the recommendation of another shop owner, I gave a call to Euro Auto Spot in San Diego. They quoted me a much more reasonable price.

$114 each for intake and chargepipe
$228 for downpipe

looking at the costs I'm guessing they charge $114 an hour and estimated a total of 4 hrs?

Zee32 · 06-08-2020, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xKeii

an update for anyone interested. at the recommendation of another shop owner, I gave a call to Euro Auto Spot in San Diego. They quoted me a much more reasonable price.

$114 each for intake and chargepipe
$228 for downpipe

looking at the costs I'm guessing they charge $114 an hour and estimated a total of 4 hrs?

$228 for DP is a deal!

Which CP, DP and Intake are you going with? I am in the market for the same.

Detoxified · 06-08-2020, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xKeii

an update for anyone interested. at the recommendation of another shop owner, I gave a call to Euro Auto Spot in San Diego. They quoted me a much more reasonable price.

$114 each for intake and chargepipe
$228 for downpipe

looking at the costs I'm guessing they charge $114 an hour and estimated a total of 4 hrs?

Good to know, I'm San Diego located as well. Let me know how the shop is if you decide to use them.

xKeii · 06-08-2020, 05:04 PM

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$228 for DP is a deal!

Which CP, DP and Intake are you going with? I am in the market for the same.

I bought CTS turbo brand. Doesnt seem to be one of them commonly purchased brands on the forum but hopefully it's just as good.

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Good to know, I'm San Diego located as well. Let me know how the shop is if you decide to use them.

will do! the hard part will be getting this done without the wife knowing.... she has no idea I even bought these parts.

Envy ///M3 · 06-09-2020, 03:44 AM

Do your own intake and CP install its not hard at all. The F8x engine bay just looks more intimidating than it really is.

Supacat · 07-10-2022, 12:15 AM

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I bought CTS turbo brand. Doesnt seem to be one of them commonly purchased brands on the forum but hopefully it's just as good.

Just ordered the CTS DP myself. How has it been workin for ya?

Supacat · 07-10-2022, 12:18 AM

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~$300-400

Mike - I just bought the CTS DP off of you guys. Can you recommend a place here in Vegas to get it installed? Thanks!

krudmunk · 07-10-2022, 12:39 AM

I'd get the downpipes done by them for $228. Just because it's so painful to do it on floor jacks. The other 2 you can knock it out by yourself watching some YouTube videos and even some DIY tutorials on the forums (here).

mike@x-ph.com · 07-10-2022, 05:38 PM

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Mike - I just bought the CTS DP off of you guys. Can you recommend a place here in Vegas to get it installed? Thanks!

Southwest Bimmers

NV Auto Pro

Supacat · 07-10-2022, 05:44 PM

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Southwest Bimmers

NV Auto Pro

Thanks!

mike@x-ph.com · 07-10-2022, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Supacat

Thanks!

My pleasure

xKeii · 07-23-2022, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Supacat

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Originally Posted by xKeii

I bought CTS turbo brand. Doesnt seem to be one of them commonly purchased brands on the forum but hopefully it's just as good.

Just ordered the CTS DP myself. How has it been workin for ya?

No issues so far. I don't track the car or anything like that so I'm not sure about any power gains if that's what you were asking about.

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Likeanowl Captain 1158 Rep 711 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3/ Yas Marina Blue Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	750 total for all three? That sounds low to me. Typical labor quotes for downpipes alone are between 7-9 hours. If you found a shop to do all three for only 750 I’d take it.
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TopJimmy Major General 5459 Rep 5,152 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (5)	It's a fair price for all three, but you could easily do the intake and CPs yourself. __________________ '18 F80 Base 6MT \| '19 F82 Exec DCT \| '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT \| '23 G80cx
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Likeanowl Captain 1158 Rep 711 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3/ Yas Marina Blue Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	When I had mine done three different shops quoted me. All said 7-9 hours. Obviously we know it doesn’t take that long but that’s what they charge. You could EASILY do the intakes yourself even with 0 car experience. And charge pipes are not much harder. Downpipes aren’t hard either, just time consuming.
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xKeii Private First Class 24 Rep 159 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (2)	an update for anyone interested. at the recommendation of another shop owner, I gave a call to Euro Auto Spot in San Diego. They quoted me a much more reasonable price. $114 each for intake and chargepipe $228 for downpipe looking at the costs I'm guessing they charge $114 an hour and estimated a total of 4 hrs?
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Envy ///M3 Private 27 Rep 53 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Do your own intake and CP install its not hard at all. The F8x engine bay just looks more intimidating than it really is.
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krudmunk Captain 343 Rep 825 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	I'd get the downpipes done by them for $228. Just because it's so painful to do it on floor jacks. The other 2 you can knock it out by yourself watching some YouTube videos and even some DIY tutorials on the forums (here).
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