VF v3 install question: Coupler for charger to intake tube?

TKC · 10-28-2012, 04:33 PM

Hi, I can't seem to find any silicon coupler tube to connect the intake tube to the charger. When the kit arrived, the intake tube has a heavy duty metal clamp already. In place on the intake tube where it should meet the charger, but I just thought there was supposed to be a coupler. Connecting the plastic directly to the charger doesn't seem right. Can anyone confirm this for me? Thank you!

TKC · 10-28-2012, 04:47 PM

Here are photos of the intake tube and the clamp where it meets the charger.

R10_Telemetry · 10-28-2012, 08:42 PM

Attached is the stock photo of the V4 intake pipe from VFE (which uses a silicon coupler), but it looks a little different than yours. It's made out of aluminum - is yours plastic?

braymond141 · 10-29-2012, 01:58 AM

In response to your concern on Bimmerforums. You're dealing with the non-boosted side of the charger. Many companies have used plastic tubes directly clamped to the charger inlet. Clamp it, go on your way.

TKC · 10-29-2012, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braymond141

In response to your concern on Bimmerforums. You're dealing with the non-boosted side of the charger. Many companies have used plastic tubes directly clamped to the charger inlet. Clamp it, go on your way.

Thanks!

10-28-2012, 04:33 PM	#1
TKC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA & Dallas, TX Posts: 20,190 My Ride: 330cic & R6 View My Garage	VF v3 install question: Coupler for charger to intake tube? Hi, I can't seem to find any silicon coupler tube to connect the intake tube to the charger. When the kit arrived, the intake tube has a heavy duty metal clamp already. In place on the intake tube where it should meet the charger, but I just thought there was supposed to be a coupler. Connecting the plastic directly to the charger doesn't seem right. Can anyone confirm this for me? Thank you! __________________ EUROPROJEKTZ - Director, NorCal Chapter

10-28-2012, 04:47 PM	#2
TKC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA & Dallas, TX Posts: 20,190 My Ride: 330cic & R6 View My Garage	Here are photos of the intake tube and the clamp where it meets the charger. Attached Thumbnails __________________ EUROPROJEKTZ - Director, NorCal Chapter

10-28-2012, 08:42 PM	#3
R10_Telemetry Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly suburbs Posts: 92 My Ride: VF570 E46 M3 View My Garage	Attached is the stock photo of the V4 intake pipe from VFE (which uses a silicon coupler), but it looks a little different than yours. It's made out of aluminum - is yours plastic? Attached Thumbnails __________________ __________________ VF570 rev4 E46 M3 w/v4.1 tune; Also in garage - E46 XI Touring, E83 X3 M package I have an S54 valve shim kit & magnetic pickup tool available to loan - contact me for details Last edited by R10_Telemetry; 10-29-2012 at 09:55 AM.

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10-29-2012, 01:58 AM	#4
braymond141 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oakhurst, Ca Posts: 1,564 My Ride: 96 M3, 99 M3, 05 M3 View My Garage	In response to your concern on Bimmerforums. You're dealing with the non-boosted side of the charger. Many companies have used plastic tubes directly clamped to the charger inlet. Clamp it, go on your way.