The factory BMW charge pipes are prone to cracking, as they are made from brittle plastic. Here at Turner, we sell several brands of replacement charge pipes that are typically made from cast aluminum. We recommend upgrading to hard charge pipes even on stock forced induction vehicles to avoid cracking - we've seen cracking occur on high mileage cars running stock power just as frequently as we do with high horsepower builds.
The factory charge pipes are made of plastic, which is fine for stock boost levels but does not hold up well under higher boost levels. The solution is to replace that plastic piece with a hard aluminum one from Evolution Racewerks. 6061 high-grade aluminum not only stands up to whatever you can throw at it, but it looks great at the same time. Don't risk detonating that 400.00 plastic pipe from BMW. Swap yours out and avoid the headache of needing to call a tow-truck or drive home in limp. Features: Increase throttle response and decreases turbo lag. Lightweight High Grade 6061 Aluminum Piping. Replaces the factory soft plastic charge pipe that is prone to breaking under high boost. Retains factory-style o-ring c-clip lock flange. Precision CNC machined MAP sensor and IAT flanges ensure a leak-free connection. Charge Pipe features beaded ends and T-bolt clamps to prevent intercooler piping from coming off from boost. Silicone Hump Hose included. Type III Hard Black Anodizing (for stealth and OEM look). Hard anodizing helps improve the durability of intercooler piping. Resists bent or dented piping. Compatible with the factory electronic diverter valve. Includes all hardware for a complete installation. Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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MMX's high-flow charge pipe kit includes everything needed to improve the performance, reliability, and aesthetics of your N20-powered F-Chassis BMW. Smooth bore pipework improves airflow over stock and due to reducing deformation of the hoses under load or vacuum, the MMR charge pipes also improve throttle response and power output. Increased boost pressure can cause the stock pipework to split or crack and cause drivability issues. MMR's charge pipes are made of lightweight aluminum which fit right in place of OEM charge pipes. Includes a 1/8” bung for easy addition of either methanol or water injection. Features: Three high-flow aluminium charge pipes with CNC leak-free connections Four silicone coupler hoses c-clips Jubilee clips
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MMX's high-flow charge pipe kit includes everything needed to improve the performance, reliability, and aesthetics of your N20-powered F-Chassis BMW. Smooth bore pipework improves airflow over stock and due to reducing deformation of the hoses under load or vacuum, the MMR charge pipes also improve throttle response and power output. Increased boost pressure can cause the stock pipework to split or crack and cause drivability issues. MMR's charge pipes are made of lightweight aluminum which fit right in place of OEM charge pipes. Includes a 1/8” bung for easy addition of either methanol or water injection. Features: Three high-flow aluminium charge pipes with CNC leak-free connections Four silicone coupler hoses c-clips Jubilee clips
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