Charge Pipe Replacement any recommendations?

GEOS07335i · 04-25-2017, 09:15 AM

I have to change out my OFHG here soon and wanted to swap out the OEM Charge Pipe at the same time since I'll be down there anyway. Any recommendations? Only mods to the car so far are UUC / Corsa Cat Back Exhaust and Burger DCI.

I was looking at the Phoenix Racing Aluminum Replacement Charge pipe seems pretty inexpensive and well made.

Will a charge pipe increase HP or is it basically a preventative maintenance issue?

mweisdorfer · 04-25-2017, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GEOS07335i

I have to change out my OFHG here soon and wanted to swap out the OEM Charge Pipe at the same time since I'll be down there anyway. Any recommendations? Only mods to the car so far are UUC / Corsa Cat Back Exhaust and Burger DCI.

I was looking at the Phoenix Racing Aluminum Replacement Charge pipe seems pretty inexpensive and well made.

Will a charge pipe increase HP or is it basically a preventative maintenance issue?

Look at BMS or VRSF

MooreBoost · 04-25-2017, 10:37 AM

I just installed a VRSF last night and am pleased.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-25-2017, 10:38 AM

I prefer to recommend ER or VRSF. Phoenix is ok. No real gains with the pipe unless yours is cracked. Other people replace it because they want to switch to a BOV. You could potentially find minimal gains upgrading your DV. As they age & wear they can be prone to leak.

Eljay92 · 04-25-2017, 10:59 AM

I have the cp-e charge pipe and I'm happy with it. It's a little more expensive but I like the look of it. VRSF should be just as good for an inexpensive option. Anything is going to be better than the cheap plastic OEM CP.

MalibuMafiaV · 04-25-2017, 12:40 PM

With stock turbos your fine with a VRSF or ER. I use to have an ER with HKS bov on my OEM and RB turbos. It definitely did the job well.

Gohan335i7 · 04-25-2017, 01:06 PM

ER all the way . 🏁

tmick5jr · 04-26-2017, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GEOS07335i

I have to change out my OFHG here soon and wanted to swap out the OEM Charge Pipe at the same time since I'll be down there anyway. Any recommendations? Only mods to the car so far are UUC / Corsa Cat Back Exhaust and Burger DCI.

I was looking at the Phoenix Racing Aluminum Replacement Charge pipe seems pretty inexpensive and well made.

Will a charge pipe increase HP or is it basically a preventative maintenance issue?

I found a company called ARM that has very high quality parts with great reviews for very reasonable prices. I'll probably go with them once it's time to upgrade.

GEOS07335i · 05-02-2017, 01:03 PM

If I'm running the stock turbos and a tune do I have to replace the bov stuff too? I will eventually upgrade down pipes get a tune. I've got an exhaust system and intake.

HooDat · 05-02-2017, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GEOS07335i

If I'm running the stock turbos and a tune do I have to replace the bov stuff too? I will eventually upgrade down pipes get a tune. I've got an exhaust system and intake.

I would get a Chargepipe + upgraded diverter valve/bov combo. DEFINITELY benefited from upgrading my chargepipe and diverter valves to forge diverter valves. The stock cp and dv were leaking a good amount and i was never able to meet my target boost. i upgraded to forge dv and vrsf cp and haven't had too many problems since.

jwebb335xi · 05-02-2017, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GEOS07335i

If I'm running the stock turbos and a tune do I have to replace the bov stuff too? I will eventually upgrade down pipes get a tune. I've got an exhaust system and intake.

With a tune, you may get some benefit in terms of hitting boost. The main value add is that the stock stuff breaks!

mike@x-ph.com · 05-03-2017, 07:35 PM

Our most popular options are VRSF and Evolution Racewerks

fordbaxter · 05-04-2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GEOS07335i

I have to change out my OFHG here soon and wanted to swap out the OEM Charge Pipe at the same time since I'll be down there anyway. Any recommendations? Only mods to the car so far are UUC / Corsa Cat Back Exhaust and Burger DCI.

I was looking at the Phoenix Racing Aluminum Replacement Charge pipe seems pretty inexpensive and well made.

Will a charge pipe increase HP or is it basically a preventative maintenance issue?

I have the VRSF pipe and like it. Quality of the finish is great and it came with everything I needed.

Tiago@VRSF · 05-06-2017, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Look at BMS or VRSF

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Originally Posted by MooreBoost

I just installed a VRSF last night and am pleased.

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Originally Posted by Eljay92

I have the cp-e charge pipe and I'm happy with it. It's a little more expensive but I like the look of it. VRSF should be just as good for an inexpensive option. Anything is going to be better than the cheap plastic OEM CP.

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Originally Posted by MalibuMafiaV

With stock turbos your fine with a VRSF or ER. I use to have an ER with HKS bov on my OEM and RB turbos. It definitely did the job well.

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Originally Posted by HooDat

I would get a Chargepipe + upgraded diverter valve/bov combo. DEFINITELY benefited from upgrading my chargepipe and diverter valves to forge diverter valves. The stock cp and dv were leaking a good amount and i was never able to meet my target boost. i upgraded to forge dv and vrsf cp and haven't had too many problems since.

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Our most popular options are VRSF and Evolution Racewerks

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Originally Posted by fordbaxter

I have the VRSF pipe and like it. Quality of the finish is great and it came with everything I needed.

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

I prefer to recommend ER or VRSF. Phoenix is ok. No real gains with the pipe unless yours is cracked. Other people replace it because they want to switch to a BOV. You could potentially find minimal gains upgrading your DV. As they age & wear they can be prone to leak.

Thanks for the support guys! Plenty of VRSF chargepipes in stock and available directly from us or one of our dealers

GEOS07335i · 05-06-2017, 07:53 AM

VRSF definitely has a good reputation on these fourms! Any discounts for fourm members?

Tiago@VRSF · 05-06-2017, 08:47 AM

We offer discounts on combined VRSF purchases as well as return customer discounts

DennisPacMo · 05-06-2017, 04:10 PM

I kept the stock DV's and used a Cobb charge pipe. Perfect fitment.

Jarrod · 05-12-2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DennisPacMo

I kept the stock DV's and used a Cobb charge pipe. Perfect fitment.

Was this the new re-released Cobb CP with the black wrinkle finish, or the original one with the glossy gray finish? I've been thinking about getting the new one...

SHEEDI · 05-18-2017, 03:06 PM

does vrsf charge pipe use factory clips or do I have to buy them extra?
Throttle Body C-clip?
Replacement O-ring

mike@x-ph.com · 05-18-2017, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

does vrsf charge pipe use factory clips or do I have to buy them extra?
Throttle Body C-clip?
Replacement O-ring

These are extra, you can just reuse OE connections

DennisPacMo · 05-18-2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrod

Was this the new re-released Cobb CP with the black wrinkle finish, or the original one with the glossy gray finish? I've been thinking about getting the new one...

I've got the grey one. Fit perfect.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-18-2017, 03:50 PM

^You're one of the few

04-25-2017, 09:15 AM	#1
GEOS07335i Lieutenant 170 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	Charge Pipe Replacement any recommendations? I have to change out my OFHG here soon and wanted to swap out the OEM Charge Pipe at the same time since I'll be down there anyway. Any recommendations? Only mods to the car so far are UUC / Corsa Cat Back Exhaust and Burger DCI. I was looking at the Phoenix Racing Aluminum Replacement Charge pipe seems pretty inexpensive and well made. Will a charge pipe increase HP or is it basically a preventative maintenance issue?
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3482 Rep 79,210 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I prefer to recommend ER or VRSF. Phoenix is ok. No real gains with the pipe unless yours is cracked. Other people replace it because they want to switch to a BOV. You could potentially find minimal gains upgrading your DV. As they age & wear they can be prone to leak.
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Eljay92 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 Comp Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (1)	I have the cp-e charge pipe and I'm happy with it. It's a little more expensive but I like the look of it. VRSF should be just as good for an inexpensive option. Anything is going to be better than the cheap plastic OEM CP. __________________ 2020 M4 Comp (current) \| 2016 M4 (sold)
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