N55 Charge Pipes

nOEMm · 08-23-2016, 04:33 PM

Expecting Cobb to release the update to support my ROM any day now so I think its time to finally pull the trigger on a CP.

My first instinct was to just get a $195 COBB CP but have read a lot about N54 Cobb CP's having fitment issues. Any experience??

What about VRSF? It is the cheapest from what I've seen.

The ER one looks fine its obviously just the priciest one of the bunch.

I'm looking for easy install and just a solid/stronger replacement pipe. I do not want meth bungs or anything like that. Just one that installs easily and wont crack under increased boost.

bNks334 · 08-23-2016, 05:03 PM

People complaining about fitment issues either probably are several years old or were trying to force the pipe on from a bad angle. Pivot the lip of the charge pipe over the throttle body from below not above.

The other thing I noticed is that the gasket has to be in the correct groove (inside of the charge pipe) or you'll never be able to get it to attach.

Map performance makes an adonized black Charge pipe for $195 (amazon). It includes a new gaskets and c-clip! It also includes a silicone coupler to connect the charge pipe to the intercooler. Some pipes are straight aluminum which is bad imo. The stock pipe has a corrugated section to mitigate the effect of engine movement on the connection. The silicone coupler helps imitate that same flexibility.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-23-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nOEMm

Expecting Cobb to release the update to support my ROM any day now so I think its time to finally pull the trigger on a CP.

My first instinct was to just get a $195 COBB CP but have read a lot about N54 Cobb CP's having fitment issues. Any experience??

What about VRSF? It is the cheapest from what I've seen.

The ER one looks fine its obviously just the priciest one of the bunch.

I'm looking for easy install and just a solid/stronger replacement pipe. I do not want meth bungs or anything like that. Just one that installs easily and wont crack under increased boost.

GET VRSF charge pipe, it has better fitment than Cobb

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 08-23-2016, 06:39 PM

Nothing but problems with Cobb fitment as Mike said VRSF is priced better and it fits better. No brainer for an inexpensive CP. It's the most popular CP next to the ER.

AtlasM · 08-23-2016, 07:37 PM

Just had the VRSF charge pipe put on my car. Nice looking piece and no fitment issues. I have their 5" stepped intercooler with lower charge pipe as well. That took a little more figuring, mostly with realizing that the factory accordion-looking turbo outlet needs to be removed entirely. But it's also a quality piece.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-23-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AtlasM

Just had the VRSF charge pipe put on my car. Nice looking piece and no fitment issues. I have their 5" stepped intercooler with lower charge pipe as well. That took a little more figuring, mostly with realizing that the factory accordion-looking turbo outlet needs to be removed entirely. But it's also a quality piece.

Nice!!

Did you take pics?

Schmidty335i · 08-24-2016, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nOEMm

I do not want meth bungs or anything like that.

Trust me what ever route you go just get one with at least 1 meth bung. i got the VRSF CP not ever planning on going the meth route and it came with one anyways. lets just say once i went meth i never looked back lol. BTW the pipe fit perfectly and has not given me any issues.

AtlasM · 08-24-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Nice!!

Did you take pics?

Unfortunately no, I happened to be at my mechanic's for a different reason when they were lining up the the charge pipe and intercooler next to the stock pieces, to make sure they knew how to orient the pipes and couplers before installing in the car. Since the VRSF pieces don't come with instructions, it was a quick "oh hey let's figure out how these pipes line up," and I didn't think to take pictures.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-24-2016, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nOEMm

I do not want meth bungs or anything like that

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Originally Posted by Schmidty335i

Trust me what ever route you go just get one with at least 1 meth bung. i got the VRSF CP not ever planning on going the meth route and it came with one anyways. lets just say once i went meth i never looked back lol. BTW the pipe fit perfectly and has not given me any issues.

+1 and dont forget it will be a lot easier to sell in the future

orteeze · 08-24-2016, 11:58 AM

+1 for VRSF CP

sd306 · 08-24-2016, 10:58 PM

+1 for anything VRSF

Tiago@VRSF · 08-25-2016, 01:16 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys!

sd306 · 08-26-2016, 02:50 PM

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Thanks for the kind words guys!

Thanks for saving me cash to further mod my car

08-23-2016, 04:33 PM	#1
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08-23-2016, 05:03 PM	#2
bNks334 Major 427 Rep 957 Posts Drives: '11 135i (N55) Join Date: May 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	People complaining about fitment issues either probably are several years old or were trying to force the pipe on from a bad angle. Pivot the lip of the charge pipe over the throttle body from below not above. The other thing I noticed is that the gasket has to be in the correct groove (inside of the charge pipe) or you'll never be able to get it to attach. Map performance makes an adonized black Charge pipe for $195 (amazon). It includes a new gaskets and c-clip! It also includes a silicone coupler to connect the charge pipe to the intercooler. Some pipes are straight aluminum which is bad imo. The stock pipe has a corrugated section to mitigate the effect of engine movement on the connection. The silicone coupler helps imitate that same flexibility.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Nothing but problems with Cobb fitment as Mike said VRSF is priced better and it fits better. No brainer for an inexpensive CP. It's the most popular CP next to the ER.
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AtlasM Captain 285 Rep 615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDrive [8.00]	Just had the VRSF charge pipe put on my car. Nice looking piece and no fitment issues. I have their 5" stepped intercooler with lower charge pipe as well. That took a little more figuring, mostly with realizing that the factory accordion-looking turbo outlet needs to be removed entirely. But it's also a quality piece.
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Tiago@VRSF 2095 Rep 43,350 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Doral, FL iTrader: (99) Garage List 2014 F30 328xi [0.00] 2015 F82 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 Ducati 1199 Pa ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Thanks for the kind words guys!
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