[millermiles]

Hey guys, I'm planning to get these pipes from ECS as an upgrade along with a flash tune:

Just wanted to check if there's anything else I should be looking for, apart from good fitment of the charge pipe and TIC pipes? Saw this video and really liked the finish, fitment seem quite okay too. I know the stock pipes rarely fails but just wanted a peace of mind before it turns into a problem lol.

[shahano]

I had my charge pipes fail on my M4 while I was doing a mountain run. Scared the hell out of me and I thought that it was my crank hub.

Have since then upgraded them. Running VRSF chargepipes now on the car. Not a complicated part at all so not worth going expensive on them

[Megator]

Originally Posted by shahano

I had my charge pipes fail on my M4 while I was doing a mountain run. Scared the hell out of me and I thought that it was my crank hub.

Have since then upgraded them. Running VRSF chargepipes now on the car. Not a complicated part at all so not worth going expensive on them

Pretty much, just check reviews for good fitment. My friend went FTP and they do the job nicely.

Somethings to note.

Alu pipes might suffer from a bit more heat soak than plastic/CF/silicone

Silicone ones might bulge over alu/plastic/CF leading to some throttle response loss

All very very minor deltas tho.

[Rockstar1487]

Originally Posted by Megator

Pretty much, just check reviews for good fitment. My friend went FTP and they do the job nicely.

Somethings to note.

Alu pipes might suffer from a bit more heat soak than plastic/CF/silicone

Silicone ones might bulge over alu/plastic/CF leading to some throttle response loss

All very very minor deltas tho.

I have the racing dynamics charge pipes on my f82 and they do the job nicely as well. Fitment is fine, no issues. I do not notice any additional heat soak.

[robbieboi70]

Originally Posted by millermiles

Hey guys, I'm planning to get these pipes from ECS as an upgrade along with a flash tune:

Just wanted to check if there's anything else I should be looking for, apart from good fitment of the charge pipe and TIC pipes? Saw this video and really liked the finish, fitment seem quite okay too. I know the stock pipes rarely fails but just wanted a peace of mind before it turns into a problem lol.

I've got the Masata pipes on the N55 M2, I must say quality is so much better than the ones from VRSF. I've got a friend that just got the exact same set in the video from Masata for his S55 M3 the other day. IMO for the extra $40 just get the Masata ones and you won't go wrong. I can try to get some pics if that helps?

[Bingham]

Another option for charge pipes…

https://www.mishimoto.com/bmw-f8x-m3...2015-2020.html

[millermiles]

Originally Posted by shahano

I had my charge pipes fail on my M4 while I was doing a mountain run. Scared the hell out of me and I thought that it was my crank hub.

Have since then upgraded them. Running VRSF chargepipes now on the car. Not a complicated part at all so not worth going expensive on them

Oh god... Was it on stock???

[millermiles]

Originally Posted by Megator

Pretty much, just check reviews for good fitment. My friend went FTP and they do the job nicely.

Somethings to note.

Alu pipes might suffer from a bit more heat soak than plastic/CF/silicone

Silicone ones might bulge over alu/plastic/CF leading to some throttle response loss

All very very minor deltas tho.

Thanks for sharing! Didn't see much discussion on the material so this really helps. I think Alu pipes are the go to ones though, CF pipes are just crazy expensive

[millermiles]

Originally Posted by robbieboi70

I've got the Masata pipes on the N55 M2, I must say quality is so much better than the ones from VRSF. I've got a friend that just got the exact same set in the video from Masata for his S55 M3 the other day. IMO for the extra $40 just get the Masata ones and you won't go wrong. I can try to get some pics if that helps?

Nice! How was the fitment for you, no issues? And yeah do you have some pictures of the pipes fitted on the S55 engine? Couldn't find much fitted photos for these pipes.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Evolution Racewerks is made in the US, their quality and finish is second to none.

We offer FTP charge pipes in different colors in case you want a unique finish.


if you are looking for a set that fits and works at the best possible price, check out the MAD brand

[Info@mad-us.com]

op definitely give our charge pipes a look we have 10% off this month and perfect fitment!

[robbieboi70]

Originally Posted by millermiles

Nice! How was the fitment for you, no issues? And yeah do you have some pictures of the pipes fitted on the S55 engine? Couldn't find much fitted photos for these pipes.

Yeah the Masata CP fits great, quick and easy install, no issues so far.
Here's some pics of the S55 pipes, fitted on the M3

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by millermiles

Hey guys, I'm planning to get these pipes from ECS as an upgrade along with a flash tune:

Just wanted to check if there's anything else I should be looking for, apart from good fitment of the charge pipe and TIC pipes? Saw this video and really liked the finish, fitment seem quite okay too. I know the stock pipes rarely fails but just wanted a peace of mind before it turns into a problem lol.

Hey I know that video! Thanks for sharing!

[millermiles]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Evolution Racewerks is made in the US, their quality and finish is second to none.

We offer FTP charge pipes in different colors in case you want a unique finish.


if you are looking for a set that fits and works at the best possible price, check out the MAD brand

Thanks Mike, heard a lot about ER but the price is just crazy high! Even with only the CPs, price is still higher than the Masata ones...

What's the difference between the FTP and MAD ones other than the price difference?

[millermiles]

Originally Posted by robbieboi70

Yeah the Masata CP fits great, quick and easy install, no issues so far.
Here's some pics of the S55 pipes, fitted on the M3
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Thanks Rob! How long did it took to fit do you know? Looks pretty decent

[millermiles]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Hey I know that video! Thanks for sharing!

Hey!! Glad that it got noticed, love your content!

Since you're here, any thoughts on the Masata pipes? Are there any issues so far?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by millermiles

What's the difference between the FTP and MAD ones other than the price difference?

Not much to be honest.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by millermiles

Hey!! Glad that it got noticed, love your content!

Since you're here, any thoughts on the Masata pipes? Are there any issues so far?

No issues I am aware of.. many many great choices out there in pipes. The Masata are excellent and also just installed a Kies Motorsports branded set into my M2C.

It's good to have choices!

[robbieboi70]

Originally Posted by millermiles

Thanks Rob! How long did it took to fit do you know? Looks pretty decent

He took about 2 hours for both pipes. Lmk if you wanna know more, can hit u guys up so you can ask him directly if that helps?

[millermiles]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

No issues I am aware of.. many many great choices out there in pipes. The Masata are excellent and also just installed a Kies Motorsports branded set into my M2C.

It's good to have choices!

cool, might go with that then!!!

[millermiles]

Originally Posted by robbieboi70

He took about 2 hours for both pipes. Lmk if you wanna know more, can hit u guys up so you can ask him directly if that helps?

YES PLEASE! Would love to know more, will send you a message!!

[millermiles]

Update: Decided to go with the masata pipes, quality is good.

The pipes are like the stock ones in terms of fitment. I know some of these pipes make it hard to fit the engine cover after its fitted, but there were no issues with the masata ones. Had to use some grease for it to fit as the j pipes were quite a tight fit. Otherwise, quality is great!