F Race charge pipe, BMW N55 F-series, automatic

F* Race charge pipe, BMW N55 F-series, automatic

The original plastic N55 charge pipe is a familiar weak point. Age, heat and boost pressure can cause the pipe to crack or its connection to fail. At that point, pressing the accelerator may produce little more than a hiss and a bad mood. The F* Race reinforced charge pipe is a practical upgrade for both stock and tuned N55 builds.

This pipe replaces the original charge pipe on compatible F-series BMW models with the N55 engine. Rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions are available for automatic transmissions. Select the version that matches your vehicle’s drivetrain.

Connection for additional equipment

The charge pipe includes a connection point for equipment such as a Hobbs pressure switch, water-methanol injection nozzle or boost gauge pressure line, so there is no need to drill the original plastic pipe to add a connection.

Additional devices are not included. Check the connection type and any adapter requirements before installation.

Features

• Reinforced replacement for the original plastic charge pipe
• For compatible F-series BMW applications with the N55 engine
• For automatic-transmission vehicles
• Separate rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options
• Connection point for equipment such as a Hobbs switch, WMI nozzle or boost gauge

Fitment

Fits N55-powered, automatic-transmission versions of the following models:

• BMW M135i F20, 2014–2018
• BMW M235i F22/F23, 2014–2018
• BMW 335i F30/F31 and 335i GT F34, 2012–2018
• BMW 435i F32/F33/F36, 2012–2018
• BMW ActiveHybrid 3 F30, 2013–2018, rear-wheel-drive version
• BMW M2 F87 N55, 2016–2018, rear-wheel-drive version

Check the engine version. These year ranges do not mean every car within each model series is compatible. This pipe is for the N55, not the later B58-powered M140i, M240i, 340i or 440i, or the S55-powered M2 Competition. For the M2, select the rear-wheel-drive version and the vehicle must have an automatic/M DCT transmission. Manual-transmission cars are not covered by these options.