Zach is a BMW enthusiast with a passion for performance. With over 10 years of experience modifying and performing DIY work on BMWs, he’s developed a deep understanding of virtually every BMW engine. He’s also the proud owner of a 600whp N54 with upgraded twin turbos and an E30 325i drift car and has a particular affinity for the S58 engine. Zach is highly knowledgeable about all things BMW, but his expertise in tuning and performance mods sets him apart. His experience as an enthusiast, combined with his technical knowledge, makes him an essential resource for anyone looking to improve the performance of their BMW.
Intake upgrades are one of the most common engine modifications for good reason. They’re cheap, simple, and effective. While the S58’s factory intake system is efficient at stock boost, it becomes restrictive as you begin adding power and boost. It’s easy to understand why it becomes restrictive as the 3.0L twin turbo inline-6 is able…
Water-methanol injection (WMI) is a very capable form of fueling and cooling on turbo engines. Methanol is a high-octane fuel while water quickly cools temperatures due to its high specific heat capacity. Those are the two main benefits of N63 WMI, but it also comes with some risks. In this guide, I discuss BMW N63…
The BMW S58 is an incredible engine capable of making 750+whp on stock turbos with basic bolt-on mods. Among the best bolt-on upgrades are a set of catless or high-flow catted downpipes. Upgraded downpipes help reduce backpressure and improve turbo spool, which results in impressive performance gains. In this guide, we discuss S58 downpipe upgrades…
To some extent, it may seem foolish to compare the BMW B48 vs B58 engines. After all, the B58 is a 3.0L inline-6 that delivers up to 382 horsepower. The B48 is a much smaller 2.0L inline-4 that offers up to 255 horsepower. In that sense, these engines are targeting two different markets. However, is…
Spark plugs are standard maintenance on the BMW N54, and it’s equally important to address spark plugs when modifying the engine. The spark plugs are often a source of issues and headaches from misfires. As such, it’s important to install the right spark plugs with proper gapping (and replace them as normal maintenance). In this…
I briefly discussed water-methanol injection in this BMW B48 fueling mods guide. Methanol is a high-octane fuel with similar benefits to E85. However, it’s too lengthy of a topic to cover in-depth in the fueling guide. As such, I am writing a separate article to fully examine B48 WMI including benefits, risks, costs, and more….
The B48 2.0L inline-4 has a very capable fuel system from the factory. However, once you begin pushing for more power, it becomes important to run higher octane fuels – like ethanol – that may necessitate upgrades. Some of the best B48 fueling upgrades include port injection, HPFP, injectors, and WMI. In this guide, I…
It’s no secret BMW has made some excellent, fast high-performance cars. However, BMW has mostly kept away from horsepower wars, and has instead relied on building “The Ultimate Driving Machine”. Often, it’s about the handling and overall driving experience over pure power and straight-line speed. That doesn’t mean BMW hasn’t built some incredibly powerful engines,…
Upgrading the N54 turbos isn’t a decision that most of us take lightly. It can be a serious financial commitment, and you want the money to feel like it was well spent. I know I personally spent a couple weeks deciding between N54 single vs twin turbo upgrades. Once I decided on twins, I then…
Unfortunately, whether we like it or not, electrification is here and it’s quickly taking over the automotive world. The BMW M3 and M4 remain among a shrinking list of enthusiast & driver’s cars that still offer ICE and manual transmissions. What will happen with the next generation M3 and M4, though? Will they stay true…
The BMW 3-series has long been a legend in the luxury sports car market. It made Car & Drivers 10 Best list for 22 years straight – from 1992 to 2014 – making it the longest-running entry. However, that reign ended shortly after the release of the F30 and the 3-series has yet to make…
The M340i and M3 are both excellent performance cars from BMW. They’re both enthusiast cars that deliver great performance, handling, and driving experience. While both carry an M-badge only one of them is truly an M – the BMW M3. The M340i is known as an M-Performance car (or “M-Lite”), but isn’t truly built or…
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