OVERVIEW
The Evolution Racewerks Lower Intercooler (LIC) Charge Pipe Kit replaces the factory rubber/plastic lower charge pipe on the BMW X5 35i and X6 35i with the N55 single-turbo engine (E70, E71, F15 and F16), a part that is prone to breaking under high boost. In its place ER supplies a lightweight, mandrel-bent 6061 aluminum pipe sized to match the intercooler at 2.5".
Hard piping keeps a constant inner diameter and will not balloon or collapse the way a rubber hose does, giving better throttle response and reduced turbo lag. The pipe retains a factory-style O-ring lock flange, precision CNC machined for a leak-free connection, so it is a plug-and-play swap.
SPECS
- Material: high-grade 6061 aluminum, mandrel bent
- Piping diameter: 2.5", intercooler matched
- Precision CNC machined factory-style O-ring lock flange
- Beaded pipe ends with T-bolt clamps to prevent the piping from blowing off under boost
- Silicone hump hose included
- Finish options: Brush, Mirror Polish, or Type III Hard Anodized Black (harder, more dent-resistant, OEM look)
- Made in the USA, manufactured in-house
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
PARTS INCLUDED
- 6061 aluminum lower intercooler charge pipe in the selected finish
- Silicone hump hose
- T-bolt clamps
- All hardware required for complete installation
TECH RESOURCES
Additional Parts Required
- None. Evolution Racewerks specifies no additional hardware; all mounting hardware and the silicone hump hose are supplied in the kit.
Installation
- Evolution Racewerks does not publish an installation guide or video for this charge pipe. It installs in the factory location using the retained O-ring lock flange.
- Contact Speed Logic for installation support or fitment questions.
Notes
- For off-road competition use only. Not for sale, installation or use on licensed vehicles in California. A vehicle compliance waiver is required at purchase.
PART NUMBER
- BM-ICP016SLIC — Brush Finish
- BM-ICP016PLIC — Polish Finish
- BM-ICP016BLIC — Type III Hard Anodized Black
- LIC kit for 2011–16 535i / 640i N55 (F10 / F06 / F12 / F13) — BM-ICP009SLIC / BM-ICP009PLIC / BM-ICP009BLIC
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
| Make | Model | Chassis | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | X5 xDrive35i | E70 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2011–2013 |
| BMW | X6 xDrive35i | E71 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2011–2013 |
| BMW | X5 sDrive35i | F15 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2013–2018 |
| BMW | X5 xDrive35i | F15 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2013–2018 |
| BMW | X6 sDrive35i | F16 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2019 |
| BMW | X6 xDrive35i | F16 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2014–2019 |


