Evolution Racewerks Turbo-to-Intercooler Charge Pipe – BMW N20 / N26 (F2x / F3x)

OVERVIEW

Take a look at the factory rubber charge pipe that runs from the turbocharger to the intercooler on the N20 and N26 four-cylinder engines. Squeeze it and it collapses with very little effort — then imagine what happens to it under boost. The Evolution Racewerks Turbo to Intercooler (TIC) Charge Pipe replaces that soft rubber hose with mandrel-bent, lightweight 6061 aluminum piping sized at 2.5 inches to match the intercooler.

Charged intake airflow characteristics are often ignored, yet they greatly affect throttle response, turbo lag and ultimately maximum power potential. Smooth bends and minimal obstructions are ideal, and because airflow tends to travel along the outer edges of a pipe, hard piping that holds a constant inner diameter and cannot balloon or collapse produces better throttle response and less turbo lag.

The pipe retains a factory-style o-ring lock flange. Precision CNC machined, it gives a leak-free connection at the turbocharger and intercooler and stays quick to connect and disconnect, unlike the silicone hose and hose clamp joints found on most other aftermarket charge pipes.

SPECS

• Material: high-grade 6061 aluminum, mandrel bent
• Piping diameter: 2.5", intercooler matched
• Precision CNC machined factory-style o-ring lock flange at both ends
• Beaded pipe ends with T-bolt clamps to prevent the piping from blowing off under boost
• Silicone hump hose included
• Compatible with the factory electronic diverter valve
• Finish options: brushed, polished, or optional Type III hard black anodizing for a stealth/OEM appearance
• Type III hard anodizing improves durability and resists bent or dented piping
• All hardware for a complete installation is included
• Warranty: Evolution Racewerks Limited Lifetime Warranty

PARTS INCLUDED

• 6061 aluminum turbo-to-intercooler charge pipe
• Silicone hump hose
• T-bolt clamps
• All hardware required for complete installation, as supplied by Evolution Racewerks

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• None. Evolution Racewerks specifies no additional hardware for this part; everything needed for the installation ships in the kit.
• Optional companion part: Evolution Racewerks BMW N20 / N26 (F30) Charge Pipe — run both for full metal hard piping through the entire intercooler system.

Installation

• Evolution Racewerks does not publish a downloadable installation guide for this charge pipe. It installs in the factory location using the retained o-ring lock flanges and the supplied hardware.
• Contact Speed Logic for installation support or fitment questions.

Notes

• Fitment below follows Evolution Racewerks' published application data. If your car is not listed, confirm fitment with Speed Logic before ordering.

PART NUMBER

• BM-ICP006STIC — Turbo to Intercooler (TIC) charge pipe, brush finish
• BM-ICP006PTIC — polish finish
• BM-ICP006BTIC — Type III hard anodized black

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