What does a charge pipe do BMW?

What does a charge pipe do BMW?

Charge pipes are a common discussion on turbo BMW engines. The charge pipe (CP) is partly responsible for carrying charge air (or boosted air) to the engine. Unfortunately, BMW’s N55 engine uses a plastic charge pipe. The N55 charge pipe is prone to cracking and popping off at higher than stock boost levels.

What does a VRSF charge pipe do?

The VRSF charge pipe retains the OEM c-clip in order to provide a better seal over a conventional clamp/coupler design. We also include one plugged 1/8″ NPT bung for those who are currently using water injection or interested in using water injection in the future.

Will a charge pipe void warranty?

Some will void your warranty. Otherwise will ask you to remove it if you want any warranty work done. Others don’t care.

Does charge pipe increase HP?

AEM CHARGE PIPE KITS: BOOST HORSEPOWER AND ACCELERATION The specialized aerodynamic tubes are designed to produce a noticeable horsepower gain from your engine while acceleration and drivability are improved from the increased airflow assisting your turbo charger in spooling up quicker.

Does charge pipe add horsepower?

It really only adds power if you were leaking boost in some fashion. Log boost, requested boost and WGDC. If they are all normal charge pipe is not going to do a damn thing (read unless there is nothing to gain unless your factory DVs are defective).

What is the difference between a downpipe and a charge pipe?

Charge pipe is not for performance just stronger than stock one. Downpipe will add 15-25HP depends on your mods plus your exhaust will sound louder (you will love it) also your turbo’s will spool faster (you’ll hear it) with downpipe.

Can you put a BOV on a N55?

You should not run a BOV on a N55.

What happens when charge pipe breaks?

A common problem on turbocharged BMW models is the charge pipe on the intake side breaking. This will cause “drivetrain malfunction”, “service engine soon” or “check engine” warnings to be displayed. This results in very low power, and unfiltered air being drawn into the engine.

What will void my BMW warranty?

Specifically, the law states that the manufacturer has to repair issues under warranty unless they can prove that the problem was directly caused by an after-market part. – The warranty can’t be voided just because you’ve installed an after-market part on your vehicle.