VRSF N55 Charge Pipe F30 335i, 435i, M235i, M2 | 2012-18

The VRSF charge pipe kit (part 10301050) replaces the plastic charge pipe between the intercooler and the throttle body on F-chassis BMWs with the N55 engine. That includes the F30 335i, the 435i in all three body styles, the M235i, the N55-powered M2 and the ActiveHybrid 3. Pick your drivetrain and gearbox at checkout. RWD, xDrive, automatic and manual cars each get a matching version, all at the same price.

Why Replace the Factory Pipe

The stock N55 charge pipe is molded plastic, and heat cycles make it brittle. It is known to crack even at factory boost, and a tune makes failure more likely. When it splits, the car loses boost suddenly and goes into limp mode. The VRSF pipe is metal from end to end, so it removes that weak point. Its smooth 3-inch bore also gives sharper throttle response and less turbo lag.

Materials and Construction

The pipe is mandrel bent from T6061 aluminum. The throttle body, intercooler and vacuum flanges are each CNC machined from billet. After TIG welding and hand finishing, every pipe is checked on several fitment jigs, so it seals without leaks when you bolt it in. A wrinkle-black powder coat protects the finish and blends into the engine bay. A plugged 1/8-inch NPT bung is also included for water-methanol injection, boost leak testing or a boost reference line.

Features

• Mandrel-bent T6061 aluminum, TIG-welded
• Billet CNC-machined flanges for a leak-free seal
• 3-inch piping matched to the throttle body
• Wrinkle-black powder-coat finish
• 1/8in NPT bung, plugged, for meth injection or a boost source
• Versions for RWD or xDrive with automatic or manual
• VRSF lifetime warranty

What Is Included

• VRSF N55 aluminum charge pipe
• 4-ply silicone couplers
• Stainless steel T-bolt clamps
• Plugged 1/8in NPT bung

Required Parts

• None required. VRSF recommends a new throttle body O-ring and charge pipe C-clip if yours are worn or lost, and both can be added as options above.

Specs

• Part numbers: 10301050 (RWD auto), 10301050-6SPD (RWD manual), 10301050-XI (xDrive auto), 10301050-XI-6SPD (xDrive manual)
• Brand: VRSF
• Material: T6061 aluminum, billet flanges
• Finish: wrinkle-black powder coat
• Pipe diameter: 3 in
• Shipping dimensions: 19 x 9 x 5 in (48 x 23 x 13 cm)
• Shipping weight: 4 lb (1.8 kg)

Fitment Notes

• N55 engines only. N54, B58 and S55 cars need a different VRSF charge pipe.
• Choose the version that matches your drivetrain (RWD or xDrive) and transmission.
• Find more in our VRSF charge pipes and charge pipes collections.