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      01-04-2022, 12:50 AM   #1
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chargepipe recommendations please!

Hi guys. I have the 2016 M2 and i already fitted a Stone catless downpipe and Mishimoto intercooler. So i'm planning to change my chargepipe next. Any recommendations?
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I use the bms charge pipes and I really like it.

Here's my review: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1831921
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If you don't have either the charge pipe or the turbo to intercooler pipe, then get the FTP combo. Otherwise, a pipe is a pipe. I'd just get the cheapest one, something like VRSF.
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Evolution Racewerks is the best quality CP on the market, it is handbuilt in the US and has the best finish.

If you want a less expensive option that will fit and perform without any issues, check out MAD or BMS
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If you don't have either the charge pipe or the turbo to intercooler pipe, then get the FTP combo. Otherwise, a pipe is a pipe. I'd just get the cheapest one, something like VRSF.
Yeah FTP combo is a good deal and very good fitment and quality.
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To speak honestly with you: Skip the boost pipe. Rarely if ever do they fail, and they are apparently tough to install.

Also, if you're so inclined, get a turbo inlet.
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Op,

Give our Charge pipe a look. We have the best pricing around and a lifetime warranty. https://mad-us.com/mad-n55-charge-pi...-435-rwd-only/
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      01-04-2022, 02:55 PM   #8
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Give our Charge pipe a look. We have the best pricing around and a lifetime warranty. https://mad-us.com/mad-n55-charge-pi...-435-rwd-only/
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i just recently got the masata cp. no complaints so far. great fitment and nice look with the aluminum material.

if you are planning to use your car for a long time then changing to a better material cp is definitely recommended. the masata one improves turbo lag for me as well.
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i just recently got the masata cp. no complaints so far. great fitment and nice look with the aluminum material.

if you are planning to use your car for a long time then changing to a better material cp is definitely recommended. the masata one improves turbo lag for me as well.
Good to hear!

The only thing I don't really like about the masta CP is that they powder coat the vaccumn bung making the hose really hard to slide on, and the over spray is quite bad getting into the threads of the meth bung which causes alot of siezing from what I have experienced in the past with cheap charge pipes.

I also noticed the position of the meth bungs are horrible, because one meth bung is nearly right across from the tmap meaning you'll be spraying that directly with meth which is a bad thing, and the other one is right next to the vaccumn line meaning that'll get sprayed as well - again not ideal. The bungs are also super close to the throttle body so atomization won't be optimal by the time it reaches the engine.


So those are the flaws I see so far, so just something to keep an eye on if you want to run meth injection.
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Which charge pipe did you get OP?
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Which charge pipe did you get OP?
I emailed ECS for some recommendations as I saw the carry a lot of different brands like CTS, Arms, VSRF and Masata. They recommended VSRF so I decided to go with that one since people here were recommending VSRF as well. Still waiting for it to arrive with me!
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I emailed ECS for some recommendations as I saw the carry a lot of different brands like CTS, Arms, VSRF and Masata. They recommended VSRF so I decided to go with that one since people here were recommending VSRF as well. Still waiting for it to arrive with me!
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I emailed ECS for some recommendations as I saw the carry a lot of different brands like CTS, Arms, VSRF and Masata. They recommended VSRF so I decided to go with that one since people here were recommending VSRF as well. Still waiting for it to arrive with me!
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Ecs Stocks our Charge pipes so they should be able to ship one to you immediately.

We carry a lifetime guarantee on all of our products as well. If you need anything please let me know.
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VRSF works great for me. Much better and more reliable than the 2 OEM ones that broke on me at the throttle body.
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VRSF works great for me. Much better and more reliable than the 2 OEM ones that broke on me at the throttle body.
Looks good! Cant wait to fit mine

How long have you had it for? any complaints so far?
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VRSF works great for me. Much better and more reliable than the 2 OEM ones that broke on me at the throttle body.
Looks good! Cant wait to fit mine

How long have you had it for? any complaints so far?
Since September of last year. No complaints at all.
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Since September of last year. No complaints at all.
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Evolution Racewerks is the best quality CP on the market, it is handbuilt in the US and has the best finish.

If you want a less expensive option that will fit and perform without any issues, check out MAD or BMS
Not FTP?
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Not FTP?
FTP is great, and we have it in stock, but nothing compares in quality to Evolution racewerks. It's handmade in the US, as far as i know that's the only US-made charge pipe on the market
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anyone running ARM CP? https://www.armmotorsports.com/colle...harge-pipe-rwd

i had their N54 CP on my 335is and it was great.

seeking feedback on ease of install on this ARM if anyone has it.
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