[mike@x-ph.com]

Today; I would like to write about the different piggyback options available for the BMW new F chassis B48/B58 engines. This market is over-saturated with tunes priced from a couple hundred dollars up to a couple thousands. Not all tunes are equal, which ones are worth it and which ones are not? Read this post and decide for yourself.

Burger Tuning (BMS) B48/B58 Quick Install/Uninstall JB+


How:
Burger Tuning JB+ connects to Tmap sensor only. This is the simplest B48/B58 tune on the market.

Pros:

• Easy install/uninstall (less than 2 minutes)
• Adjustable boost (up to 4.5psi)

Cons:

• Does not suppress CEL code from high flow downpipes
• No datalogging capability
• No code reading capability
• No Bluetooth capability

Price
$199

Burger Tuning (BMS) B48/B58 JB4 stage 2


How:
Burger Tuning B48/B58 JB4 stage 2 connects to TMAP, MAP and OBD. It also comes with flex fuel connectors for E85 users.

Pros:

• works with stock or modified cars
• Number of preset maps that user can choose from
• Code reading capability
• Datalogging capability
• Bluetooth capability (add on for $139)
• Automatically suppresses CEL code from downpipe
• Compatible with methanol injection systems
• Compatible with E85
• Additional features include (exhaust valve control, boost by gear, boost by RPM, gauge hijack)

Cons:
Long install time (45 minutes).

Price:
$529

Dinan B48/B58 Sport Performance Tuner:


How:
Dinan B48/B58 sport performance tuner connects to MAP and Tmap sensors.

Pros:
Easy install (5-10 minutes)
Adjustable boost
Bluetooth capability

Cons:
Does not suppress CEL code from high flow downpipes
No datalogging capability
No code reading capability

Price
$299

Thank you for reading. Dinan Stage 1 and Active 8 will be added to this comparison next.

[add911_11]

Hello Mike may I ask to add DTE tuning box on the list?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by add911_11

Hello Mike may I ask to add DTE tuning box on the list?

Ok will do

[CoopersF15]

Please add claimed and /or verified hp/tq increases too, thank you.

It would be great to get in gear times too a la car and driver instrument tests- although I know this is less easy to get info on. Just a suggestion.

[insanecoder]

Originally Posted by add911_11

Hello Mike may I ask to add DTE tuning box on the list?

DTE? link?

[MrMarvin]

The Ventura box would also be an interesting comparison.

http://www.venturatuning.nl/chiptuning-bmw.html

[330iToy]

Originally Posted by MrMarvin

The Ventura box would also be an interesting comparison.

http://www.venturatuning.nl/chiptuning-bmw.html

Hi where is this available in the USA? Also price? Are you running this? The numbers seem very high. Easy to put on and take off? I might be interested.

[SRHosein]

Hi all,

I have tested JB+, JB4, Ventura Chip tune and also BM3 on BMW 330e.
The results are BM3 is the best for power and features.
2nd for power will be Ventura Chip tune.
JB4 has less power gains that Ventura but better features.
Ventura has a smoother power curve than JB4 but the best for all is BM3.
JB+ has the least gains and features.

Regards,
Shane

[Works]

Originally Posted by SRHosein

I have tested JB+, JB4, Ventura Chip tune and also BM3 on BMW 330e. The results are BM3 is the best for power and features.

Are you part of the *30e beta testing group or just "hail mary" running a *20i map on your car?

[SRHosein]

Originally Posted by Works

Are you part of the *30e beta testing group or just "hail mary" running a *20i map on your car?

I am part of the BM3 330e Beta testing. Results can be found on https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1624028

[Works]

Originally Posted by SRHosein

I am part of the BM3 330e Beta testing. Results can be found on https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1624028

Thanks! You wouldn't happen to have any inside info on when this becomes publicly available?

Have you done anything to the transmission software?

[hybris]

Originally Posted by Works

Thanks! You wouldn't happen to have any inside info on when this becomes publicly available?

Have you done anything to the transmission software?

PTF never shares any reliable info about when tunes become available, so I'm afraid there's not much to do but wait. They just released the Supra tune, they've probably been focusing on that. I suspect the 330e isn't a very big part of their customer base, so it's not their first priority.

[SRHosein]

Originally Posted by Works

Thanks! You wouldn't happen to have any inside info on when this becomes publicly available?

Have you done anything to the transmission software?

Unfortunately no, most tuners tend to focus more on the bigger engines. Hence the reason the supra tune is out already.
There are a couple things the team are working on eg. burbles.
I believe when the minor things are fixed, they will release.

Do not believe there is any transmission software for the hybrids as yet.