Max Boost on Stock Turbo BMW B58 While the phrase that something is "an art, not science" is used frequently, it does not hold true with turbo boost and tuning. Turbochargers, engine internals, and ancillarily engine support systems can only hold so much boost before they give in. We're here to answer some frequently asked questions on B58 boost levels:How much boost can … [Read more...] about BMW B58 Stock Turbo Max Boost
BMW MPPSK Package: Performance Benefits & Is it Worth the Cost?
What is the BMW MPPSK Package? The BMW MPPSK package stands for the "M-Performance Power and Sound Kit". The kit is BMW-designed and manufactured and includes a more aggressive engine tune and a performance exhaust system to increase the performance, horsepower, and sound. The kit is only available for 40i models, featuring the B58 engine. What's included in the MPPSK … [Read more...] about BMW MPPSK Package: Performance Benefits & Is it Worth the Cost?
BMW S55 vs S58: Performance, Reliability & Tuning
BMW forever left the world of naturally-aspirated performance motors in M-series cars in 2013 with the launch of the S55. Succeeding the NA V8 S65 motor, the S55 was a 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6. Despite being the performance version of the N55, the S55 has little in common: a closed deck block, twin turbos, forged pistons, lightweight crankshaft, and dual high pressure … [Read more...] about BMW S55 vs S58: Performance, Reliability & Tuning
The 3 Best BMW Ski & Snowboard Roof Racks
For the snow warriors out there who daily drive their BMW's in the winter, a high-quality ski and snowboard rack is a must. BMW's aren't known for their trunk space, so don't count of any of your boards fitting in there. Living in Colorado, our 3-series takes us everywhere. We love driving it through the winding roads to the mountains. Fitting four fully grown men with … [Read more...] about The 3 Best BMW Ski & Snowboard Roof Racks
BMW B58 MHD Tuning Guide – Info & HP Gains
B58 MHD Flash Tunes Following our general MHD post, we will now go more in-depth on B58 MHD tunes and expected power gains. Scroll down a bit if you're only interested in the power gains. Otherwise, let's quickly discuss some basic MHD B58 tuning concepts.About B58 MHD Flash Tunes MHD offers OTS (off the shelf) flash tunes for the B58 engine. OTS tunes from MHD are … [Read more...] about BMW B58 MHD Tuning Guide – Info & HP Gains
