Slower car after ER CP install

melloww22 · 12-22-2012, 01:24 AM

I installed an ER CP, checked for leaks and the car feels slower... is their a waiting period for normalization? its been about 25 miles since install... anyone experienced this after your CP upgrade from stock...

tnx

eyim1988 · 12-22-2012, 03:21 AM

no... Must be a tiny boost leak..

madmanhiker · 12-22-2012, 08:45 AM

the only cause for that would be 'boost leak'.

The connection near the throttle body s/b easy to do... BUT.... double-check that o'ring and clip! grab the entire assembly and try to move it once you are confirmed it's secure... ANY movement means you did it wrong.

Next thing to check it the connection at the UPPER FMIC tube. ER is notorious for sending too small of a rubber coupler... so... that means YOU have to be careful in how you attach it. Do NOT re-use the BMW clamps...

TIP: Use mild detergent and water solution as lubricant to get things lined up and secure down there - - then once you have guaranteed it's secure and lined up - tighten down.

NOTE: IF you are still using the OEM FMIC... that upper tube which connects to your ER coupler is plastic... so, if you tighten down the clamp too hard, you stand a great chance of splitting that tube. It's not a NASA ship, so secure it to where it feels airtight, then just a dot more. The connection to the ER pipe can be what ever you want - your not going to harm that.

Also, if you have meth bungs, make sure those are secure too, use plumbers tape on the allen set screws if you have to, but take extreme care not to get anything inside that tube!

Good luck - this is a 10-15 minute job, so don't be afraid to do it, just take your time and do it right.

badblkX6 · 12-22-2012, 11:31 AM

^excellent post as always. Best of luck and it should be an easy fix.

trk411 · 12-22-2012, 04:19 PM

I agree with everyone else. Must have a leak. I put mine on months ago and had no issues with power.

fasteddie222 · 12-22-2012, 04:26 PM

After I put on my chargepipe my car actually felt more responsive and faster. I think the oem one was cracked but I don't know.

Dozhdbog · 12-22-2012, 06:22 PM

Does a small leak from a charge pipe throw any codes?

OneFastN55 · 12-22-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dozhdbog

Does a small leak from a charge pipe throw any codes?

Most likely not

12-22-2012, 01:24 AM	#1
melloww22 Captain 108 Rep 955 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Slower car after ER CP install I installed an ER CP, checked for leaks and the car feels slower... is their a waiting period for normalization? its been about 25 miles since install... anyone experienced this after your CP upgrade from stock... tnx
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eyim1988 Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,647 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M4 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 M4 [0.00]	no... Must be a tiny boost leak.. __________________ Current: 2021 X3MC Past: 2013 bmw 335i, 2011 bmw 335i coupe, 2016 bmw m3
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madmanhiker Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 335i M-Sport [6.00] 2008 328i Sport Pre ... [0.00]	the only cause for that would be 'boost leak'. The connection near the throttle body s/b easy to do... BUT.... double-check that o'ring and clip! grab the entire assembly and try to move it once you are confirmed it's secure... ANY movement means you did it wrong. Next thing to check it the connection at the UPPER FMIC tube. ER is notorious for sending too small of a rubber coupler... so... that means YOU have to be careful in how you attach it. Do NOT re-use the BMW clamps... TIP: Use mild detergent and water solution as lubricant to get things lined up and secure down there - - then once you have guaranteed it's secure and lined up - tighten down. NOTE: IF you are still using the OEM FMIC... that upper tube which connects to your ER coupler is plastic... so, if you tighten down the clamp too hard, you stand a great chance of splitting that tube. It's not a NASA ship, so secure it to where it feels airtight, then just a dot more. The connection to the ER pipe can be what ever you want - your not going to harm that. Also, if you have meth bungs, make sure those are secure too, use plumbers tape on the allen set screws if you have to, but take extreme care not to get anything inside that tube! Good luck - this is a 10-15 minute job, so don't be afraid to do it, just take your time and do it right. __________________ -madmanhiker jax,fl
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badblkX6 Captain 65 Rep 772 Posts Drives: 2014 X6 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (9)	^excellent post as always. Best of luck and it should be an easy fix.
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trk411 Private 7 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 5.0i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwestern PA iTrader: (0)	I agree with everyone else. Must have a leak. I put mine on months ago and had no issues with power.
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fasteddie222 Colonel 109 Rep 2,316 Posts Drives: e30 and x1 35i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami/Central Florida iTrader: (8)	After I put on my chargepipe my car actually felt more responsive and faster. I think the oem one was cracked but I don't know. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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12-22-2012, 06:22 PM	#7
Dozhdbog Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,849 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	Does a small leak from a charge pipe throw any codes? __________________ 2011 E90 / Premium Package / Stage 2 PPK / Performance Suspension
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