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.
In our general MHD post we discussed some of the basics of the MHD tuning app and installation. This post will cover the various BMW N54 flash maps along with supporting mods and expected horsepower on each map. To note – this post is based on the V8.1 maps available for the N54. For more…
MHD offers flash tunes for the turbo BMW N54, N55, S55, B58, and N13 engines. Their app is easy to use and makes tuning your BMW a breeze. However, the app is only available on android devices. Unfortunately, Apple prohibits the use of 3rd party USB cables, so iOS is out of luck (not completely)….
BMW has shown their commitment to the BMW N63 engine. It was first released in 2008 and remains in production as of 2020. The twin turbo 4.4L V8 N63 received a few updates along the way. 2012 saw a large improvement (N63TU) with the addition of valvetronic, revised turbos, lighter pistons, forged rods and crank,…
BMW really did it this time. The N54 shattered expectations in the tuning world, but suffered early reliability issues. BMW took a step back with the N55, focusing on improving reliability. Enter the BMW S55. The engine that took some of the great aspects from each engine, but took it 7000 levels higher. BMW’s S55…
We recommend Burger Motorsports JB4 tune not only as an excellent stand-alone tune, but also for its advanced safety, boost control, and data logging. The JB4 works wonders whether you are running the JB4 as a stand-alone tune or coupling it with a back-end flash tune. Data logging is essential to ensure your tuned and…
While direct injection was previously more common in diesel engines, gasoline direct injection (GDI or DI) has taken the automotive industry by storm over the last decade. Although BMW used direct injection in airplane engines in the 1930’s they did not implement DI until the mid 2000’s. BMW’s N54 engine, introduced in the 2007 335i,…
BMW’s N62 V8 engine was produced from 2001-2010 and is available in four sizes including 3.6L, 4.0L, 4.4L, and 4.8L variants. The 3.6L N62 engine generates 268hp while the largest 4.8L option makes a staggering 362hp. Though these horsepower numbers may not seem overly impressive now days, this was quite an achievement for a naturally…
I’m sure we’ve all heard the various acronyms for BMW – “Big Money Waster”, “Broke My Wallet”, “Broken Motor Works”, and “Barely Moving Wreck”, just to name a few. Everyone in the world knows a guy, that knows a guy, that knows another guy who once owned a BMW for a year until it drove…
While the BMW N54 can push incredible power and torque through the small stock twin turbos, many enthusiasts want to take their N54 to the next level. Upgraded turbos are at the forefront of discussion when it comes to unleashing the N54’s full potential. Despite its reputation as a strong factory motor, upgrading to a…
Cost to Own a BMW 335i N54 When it comes to owning an N54 powered BMW 335i many are driven away due to concerns over the cost of repairs and maintenance. Reliability is a case by case basis; some may experience endless issues while others may go 100,000+ miles without any significant problems. A majority…
BMW’s “TwinPower Turbo” designation has created some confusion, and even lawsuits accusing BMW of false advertising. This is because TwinPower Turbo does not necessarily mean the engine is truly twin turbo; it is simply a twin-scroll single turbocharger. Albeit, a twin-scroll turbo is a more efficient design than a single scroll turbo. To understand the…
Ever since the twin-turbo N54 hit the market in the 2007 BMW 335i, BMW has been building on the design of the turbocharged, direct-injected inline 6 engine. In 2010, the 335i received the updated N55 engine followed by the B58 in 2016, however, the model was rebranded to the 340i. Unsurprisingly, the success of the…
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