{"product_id":"n57-charge-pipe-coupling-set-billet-aluminium-intercooler-coupling","title":"N57 Charge Pipe Coupling Set - Billet Aluminium Intercooler Coupling","description":"\u003ch3\u003eNOTE: you will require 2 of these for one conversion. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eN57 Charge Pipe Coupling Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA billet aluminium intercooler coupling set designed to adapt the BMW N57 charge air connector to aftermarket intercooler piping. Machined in-house from 6061 aluminium by Fusion Fab Industries, this replaces the factory plastic charge air connection with a solid, reusable alloy fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy upgrade the charge air connector?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory N57 charge air connectors are plastic and rely on a moulded lip plus an O-ring and spring clip to seal. They were designed around standard boost levels and factory piping. Once an N57 is running higher boost, a different intercooler, or custom piping — which is the norm in a conversion or performance build — the plastic connection becomes one of the first things to let go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon problems with the factory connector:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracking or splitting at the flange, especially on older, heat-cycled plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost leaks under load, causing underboost fault codes and lost power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlowing off entirely at higher boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo practical way to adapt it to custom intercooler piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis billet set solves both problems at once — it gives you a stronger connection and a clean 2.5\" transition into aftermarket piping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFFi_IC_CPLN_SET\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFusion Fab Industries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6061 aluminium, CNC machined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePipe Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuits 2.5\" intercooler piping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW N57 charge air connector \/ intercooler coupling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.17kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Billet aluminium coupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Retaining spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW N57 3.0 litre diesel engines running aftermarket intercooler piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN57 engine conversions and swaps — including Nissan Patrol N57 builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance N57 setups with upgraded intercoolers or increased boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny N57 install where the factory plastic charge air connector needs replacing with a serviceable alloy fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with 2.5\" aftermarket charge piping. Confirm your pipe size before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a coupling set only — intercooler piping and hoses are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect and lubricate the seal on installation, and confirm the retaining spring is fully seated before applying boost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're not sure whether this suits your build, get in touch and we'll help you check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fusion Fab Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51248728932388,"sku":"FFi_IC_CPLN_SET","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1352\/3759\/files\/n57-charge-pipe-coupling-set-billet-aluminium.png?v=1786442676","url":"https:\/\/www.4x4andcamping.com\/products\/n57-charge-pipe-coupling-set-billet-aluminium-intercooler-coupling","provider":"QIKAZZ 4x4 \u0026 Camping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}