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.
The BMW X1 made it’s debut in 2009 following the success of BMW X3 and X5 models. However, it was not available in the United States until model year 2013. X1 models are common in Europe for their small size. Despite its X1 badge it’s actually not the smallest BMW SAV – that title goes…
BMW X sports activity vehicles (SAV) are available in many sizes and engine options now. Models start with the X1, X2, and run all the way up to the largest model – the BMW X7. However, the BMW X3 and X5 are two of the original X models dating back to the early 2000’s. They’re…
The S58 3.0 inline-6 has already proven to be the most capable production turbo engine from BMW. It’s still a relatively new engine in the G80 M3 and G82 M4. Flash tunes aren’t even available yet, so this post may be a bit premature. However, we’re too excited about the future of the BMW S58…
Prior to this article we wrote a guide about N54 fueling limits and upgrades. However, we didn’t dive fully into port injection (PI) since there’s a lot that goes into these setups. Those familiar with the N54 platform likely have some idea about port injection. It’s the ultimate fueling solution for those looking to make…
Bootmod3 (bm3) is one of the most popular tuning options for F and G chassis BMW models. Pro Tuning Freaks bm3 offers a simple web and mobile interface for easy flash tuning. Bootmod3 also offers plenty of OTS flash maps with tons of extra features and options. If you’re in the market for a BMW…
Are you in the market for a used BMW for around $20,000 or less? Plenty of BMW’s come in around that price point, which can make it overwhelming to decide where to start. In this article, we’ll dive into some of the best used BMW’s for less than 20k. However, it’s important to note –…
In this article we’ll simply dive into a bunch of various questions and answers about the BMW N20 engine. If you are interested in learning more about the BMW N20 engine, take a look at our N20 Engine Page which covers everything from specs to popular performance mods to common problems. Let us know in…
BMW N54 engines have long been known to deliver great performance with a few basic bolt-on mods. Simple bolt-ons for the N54 can push the engine to 400-450+whp with relative ease. Downpipe (DP) upgrades are among the best mods to take the 3.0L twin turbo engine to the next level. In this guide, we compare…
It’s no secret we’re not fans of the new front-end of the G80 M3 and G82 M4. However, we’ve always been excited to see just what the new S58 3.0L twin turbo inline-6 is capable of doing. As BMW enthusiasts it’s easy to appreciate the S58. It likely won’t end with BMW fans, though. In…
Bootmod3 (bm3) is one of the most popular tunes in the BMW world for good reason. Pro Tuning Freaks bm3 offers a mobile app for simple flash tuning on the BMW S55 engine. They also offer a handful of off-the-shelf (OTS) flash maps with tons of awesome features. Those looking to tune their S55 should…
In 2016, BMW made a change to the badging of certain models. Most 28i models began carrying a 30i badge while 35i models went to 40i. These changes occurred at the same time BMW released the new B58 engine. In short, the 340i is simply the newer version of the BMW 335i. Both cars offer…
How much power can the stock N55 engine handle? What are the limits on the BMW N55 block, rods, pistons, crank, etc? These are common questions in the aftermarket world, but there is never a perfect answer. However, there are some general safe limits for the N55 engine. In this article, we lay out the…
