I need opinions/advice

aren93 · 09-15-2014, 03:44 AM

Hey guys I ordered AR 4" Catless Downpipe and a BMS Intake for my 2012 N55 335i AT. I'm wondering what would or should be the next thing I get? You guys think maybe an intercooler or maybe do the JB4? Charge pipe? Idk what you guys think?

LGCubana · 09-15-2014, 05:08 AM

You'll need something for the inevitable Check Engine Light.

Burger doesn't sell their Performance products in California anymore.

If you choose to tune for the DP, the FMIC & charge pipe will be needed; unless you can exhibit more constraint than the average owner that adds performance parts to a turbo based car.

JETmn · 09-15-2014, 08:25 AM

Order the JB4 through a 3rd party vendor and I think they will ship to CA. JB4 will definitely be your biggest increase.

Johnny Boost · 09-15-2014, 08:32 AM

I would do the charge pipe and JB4 at the same time.

aren93 · 09-15-2014, 12:29 PM

Wow I just found out last night that Burger Motorsports can't sell their products in CA anymore? Wtf, stupid CARB yuppies...that pisses me off so much. I regret moving here. So I got a refund for my intake from Bms and just ordered it from Modbargan. How do I fix the check engine light? Also I don't really need the charge pipe yet do I? Should I just get Jb4 next?

Johnny Boost · 09-15-2014, 12:47 PM

The check engine light is from the DP. The intake will not cause a CEL. You will need a charge pipe if you plan on running a JB4 since the stock charge pipe is made of plastic. It is more of a preventative measure to keep you from being stranded on the side of the road.

aren93 · 09-15-2014, 12:49 PM

Ahhh...ok so I should get the charge pipe, then get the JB4 and tuning it will also remove my check engine light from the DP? Do you think I need an intercooler now?

Johnny Boost · 09-15-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aren93

Ahhh...ok so I should get the charge pipe, then get the JB4 and tuning it will also remove my check engine light from the DP? Do you think I need an intercooler now?

Yes. And yes the JB4 will cancel out the CEL from the DP. I wouldn't say that you NEED an intercooler but it has been proven to be very beneficial.

aren93 · 09-15-2014, 12:58 PM

Hmmm ok now I understand. Thanks so much for all the help man, I wish there was a way to give you like a 5* rating lol. I think I will get a BMS Charge Pipe from a 3rd party then and then get the JB4 and think about the intercooler. But wait can BMS still do all the tuning and installation for my JB4?

M.a.r.k.u.s · 09-15-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aren93

Hmmm ok now I understand. Thanks so much for all the help man, I wish there was a way to give you like a 5* rating lol. I think I will get a BMS Charge Pipe from a 3rd party then and then get the JB4 and think about the intercooler. But wait can BMS still do all the tuning and installation for my JB4?

Installation of the JB4 is very easy. You can probably post something on the regional forum and get someone in your area to give you a hand the first time you install it. I installed it by myself the first time and had no issues at all. You don't need to do any tuning. The JB4 does everything on its own. I'd get the USB Cable along with it though and run ISO. Everything you need to know for that is here http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17800

aren93 · 09-15-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by M.a.r.k.u.s

Installation of the JB4 is very easy. You can probably post something on the regional forum and get someone in your area to give you a hand the first time you install it. I installed it by myself the first time and had no issues at all. You don't need to do any tuning. The JB4 does everything on its own. I'd get the USB Cable along with it though and run ISO. Everything you need to know for that is here http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17800

Ok thanks for the info. Yeah i'll read that thread and watch some videos if I think I might fck it up i'll try and find someone to help me lol.

aren93 · 09-15-2014, 01:38 PM

Should I get 1 or 2 Meth Bung's on my Charge Pipe?

JETmn · 09-15-2014, 01:39 PM

ER charge pipes are very nice too. Might be worth checking them out, they are very popular.

M.a.r.k.u.s · 09-15-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aren93

Should I get 1 or 2 Meth Bung's on my Charge Pipe?

1 is enough. Also, it's pretty hard to mess it up. the jb4 really only goes on one way and the wiring harness is set up so that you can't plug it into the wrong sensors. It all makes a lot of sense once you have the jb4 and you have your hood open.

aren93 · 09-15-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M.a.r.k.u.s

1 is enough. Also, it's pretty hard to mess it up. the jb4 really only goes on one way and the wiring harness is set up so that you can't plug it into the wrong sensors. It all makes a lot of sense once you have the jb4 and you have your hood open.

Oh I see....ok thanks and I didn't even know the JB4 was installed under the hood Lol.

aren93 · 09-15-2014, 01:54 PM

Hey guys what's an EGT Bung 1/8 NPT regarding the AR Catless Downpipe? Should I have ordered mine with that?

Walker16 · 09-15-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aren93

Hey guys what's an EGT Bung 1/8 NPT regarding the AR Catless Downpipe? Should I have ordered mine with that?

Exhaust gas temperature. Just a bung to add a temperature sensor if you want to monitor it.

aren93 · 09-15-2014, 05:25 PM

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Exhaust gas temperature. Just a bung to add a temperature sensor if you want to monitor it.

Oh thanks now I know lol. Didn't order that in with my AR Downpipe, didn't think it was necessary.

JETmn · 09-16-2014, 08:39 AM

No, most people don't use them anymore. They used to be big back in the day.

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aren93 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2012 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I need opinions/advice Hey guys I ordered AR 4" Catless Downpipe and a BMS Intake for my 2012 N55 335i AT. I'm wondering what would or should be the next thing I get? You guys think maybe an intercooler or maybe do the JB4? Charge pipe? Idk what you guys think?
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JETmn Lieutenant Colonel 245 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335Xi [0.00]	Order the JB4 through a 3rd party vendor and I think they will ship to CA. JB4 will definitely be your biggest increase.
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Johnny Boost Colonel 324 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: '21 M850i GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: TBD iTrader: (0)	I would do the charge pipe and JB4 at the same time. __________________ WedgePerformance E40 MHD \| Performance Exhaust Mod \| BMS DP \| Vibrant 1790 \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| xHP Stage 3 Michelin PSS \| M3 Control Arms LUX v4 LEDs \| Shadowline Grills \| Lip Spoiler
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aren93 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2012 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Wow I just found out last night that Burger Motorsports can't sell their products in CA anymore? Wtf, stupid CARB yuppies...that pisses me off so much. I regret moving here. So I got a refund for my intake from Bms and just ordered it from Modbargan. How do I fix the check engine light? Also I don't really need the charge pipe yet do I? Should I just get Jb4 next?
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Johnny Boost Colonel 324 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: '21 M850i GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: TBD iTrader: (0)	The check engine light is from the DP. The intake will not cause a CEL. You will need a charge pipe if you plan on running a JB4 since the stock charge pipe is made of plastic. It is more of a preventative measure to keep you from being stranded on the side of the road. __________________ WedgePerformance E40 MHD \| Performance Exhaust Mod \| BMS DP \| Vibrant 1790 \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| xHP Stage 3 Michelin PSS \| M3 Control Arms LUX v4 LEDs \| Shadowline Grills \| Lip Spoiler
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aren93 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2012 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Ahhh...ok so I should get the charge pipe, then get the JB4 and tuning it will also remove my check engine light from the DP? Do you think I need an intercooler now?
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aren93 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2012 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Hmmm ok now I understand. Thanks so much for all the help man, I wish there was a way to give you like a 5* rating lol. I think I will get a BMS Charge Pipe from a 3rd party then and then get the JB4 and think about the intercooler. But wait can BMS still do all the tuning and installation for my JB4?
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aren93 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2012 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Should I get 1 or 2 Meth Bung's on my Charge Pipe? __________________ MHD- VRSF Catless Downpipe - VRSF Charge Pipe - VRSF 7" FMIC - aFe Intake - Alpina Flash - Pure Stage 2 - Pure Inlet - Fuel it! PI - Fuel it! Stage 2 LPFP - N20 3.5bar Tmap sensor - N20 spark plugs -
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JETmn Lieutenant Colonel 245 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335Xi [0.00]	ER charge pipes are very nice too. Might be worth checking them out, they are very popular.
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aren93 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2012 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Hey guys what's an EGT Bung 1/8 NPT regarding the AR Catless Downpipe? Should I have ordered mine with that? __________________ MHD- VRSF Catless Downpipe - VRSF Charge Pipe - VRSF 7" FMIC - aFe Intake - Alpina Flash - Pure Stage 2 - Pure Inlet - Fuel it! PI - Fuel it! Stage 2 LPFP - N20 3.5bar Tmap sensor - N20 spark plugs -
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09-16-2014, 08:39 AM	#19
JETmn Lieutenant Colonel 245 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335Xi [0.00]	No, most people don't use them anymore. They used to be big back in the day.
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