Author: Jake Mayock

Meet Jake

Jake currently owns two N54 powered BMW’s – an E60 535i and E82 135i. Jake has 10 years of experience maintaining, repairing, and upgrading his BMW’s. The 135i features a single turbo Precision 6266 conversion capable of 700+whp; Jake completed the entire project on his own. With over 200 automotive articles published, Jake brings a balance of writing skill, hands-on BMW experience, and technical knowledge to the table.

VRSF Performance HD Intercooler Upgrade (BMW X3/X4 N55)
ByJake Mayock May 28, 2024December 3, 2025

5″ stepped performance intercooler for N55 powered BMW X3 and X4

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ECU Remapping 101: Introduce More Power and Torque
ByJake Mayock December 6, 2022March 1, 2023

Most engine and car performance upgrades begin (and often end) with an ECU tune or remap. This is considered a cost-effective method of gaining horsepower and torque. What’s more, the same procedure also helps to increase fuel economy. The good news is that this is perfectly legal and only takes about half an hour to…

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BMW P0171 Fault Code
ByJake Mayock September 25, 2022June 28, 2023

Engine fault codes are also known as a diagnostic trouble code – or DTC for short. These codes help point you in the direction of any potential issues with the engine. If you own a car for the long-run then chances are you’ll run into at least a few fault codes along the way. BMW…

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X-Series

BMW X3 vs X4
ByJake Mayock December 20, 2021October 23, 2023

Since the introduction of the BMW X SAV they have been fast selling models. The X3 was actually BMW’s best-selling model in the United States in 2019. Given the X3 is a popular car it makes sense that the X4 is a common comparison. BMW X3 vs X4 models share many similarities, but also have…

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Mod Guides | E36 | M52

BMW E36 Coilover Upgrade Guide
ByJake Mayock December 8, 2021September 6, 2023

E36’s relatively small and lightweight nature can make them fun street or daily drivers. However, with these cars pushing 25+ years old, a few upgrades will go a long way in improving the handling and performance of them. One of the best performance upgrades is replacing the worn stock suspension with a set of coilovers….

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N52 | E90

Ultimate BMW E90 & E92 328i Guide
ByJake Mayock July 1, 2021June 17, 2023

E90 and E92 328i models remain among the last BMW 3-series to use natural aspiration. This makes the 328i a highly desirable car to some. However, there are many other traits that make the BMW E90 328i a great car to own and drive. The E90 & E92 328i come in with a weight around…

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N54 | N52 | N55

Ultimate BMW E82/E88 1 Series Buyers Guide
ByJake Mayock May 10, 2021June 17, 2023

The BMW 1-series made its initial debut in 2004 in the form of the E87 5-door hatch. It wasn’t until 2008 that BMW brought the 1-series to North America as the E82 coupe and E88 convertible. Models include the 128i, 135i, and legendary 1M. We’ll make reference to some foreign models, but this article is…

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The 3 Most Common BMW M60 Engine Problems
ByJake Mayock January 22, 2021October 1, 2021

The M60 engine made its debut in 1992 as BMW’s first V8 in more than 25 years. It’s available in two variants – the M60B30 3.0L V8 and the M60B40 4.0L V8. Power comes in at 215hp and 282hp, respectively. These are pretty impressive numbers for smaller V8 engines, especially considering the era. BMW’s M60…

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B58 | Mod Guides

BMW B58 Chargepipe Upgrade Guide
ByJake Mayock May 8, 2020July 23, 2024

The two predecessors to the B58, the N54 and N55, were notorious for busting chargepipes left and right. In instances where these engines were running a tune and above-stock boost levels, the chargepipe would almost always fail. One of the main reasons these chargepipes failed is that they were made out of plastic. The chargepipe…

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BMW N20 Upgraded Intake Guide
ByJake Mayock April 20, 2020July 15, 2023

Upgraded intakes are our first mod recommendation for people just getting into modding their BMW’s, but also for people looking to push crazy horsepower. An upgraded intake is the building block to further modification as it provides the engine with the additional air capacity needed for high-horsepower applications. Additionally, it’s a great bang-for-the-buck mod if…

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BMW B48 Upgraded Intake Guide
ByJake Mayock April 7, 2020July 23, 2024

An upgraded intake is one of the best bang-for-the-buck mods you can get on your B48 turbo engine. Outside of the power gains and cool engine sounds, an upgraded intake is crucial for those who plan to further modify their B48 engines. We always recommend an upgraded intake as the first mod to make on the…

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BMW B58 Upgraded Downpipe Guide
ByJake Mayock April 2, 2020July 23, 2024

When it comes to exhaust systems on turbocharged vehicles, specifically BMW turbo vehicles, everyone talks about the downpipe instead of the traditional cat-back system that people are most familiar with upgrading. That’s because cat-back exhaust systems and expensive and don’t really provide any power benefit. They sound great, but we’re bargain performance guys here! The…

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