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 2018+ F90 M5 is an absolutely insane car from top to bottom. It’s no secret the S63tu4 engine in the M5 is severely underrated from the factory. BMW quotes the F90 M5 competition model at 617 horsepower and 553 torque. In reality, this engine puts down about 620 horsepower and 600+ torque to the…
We finally wrote some methanol injection guides for the N54 and B58 engines a couple of months back. Now it’s time to show the N55 some love and discuss water-methanol injection. It’s an excellent source of fueling for the N55, and also helps the engine run cooler. There are, however, some risks to running meth…
We believe BMW did an excellent job with the E90 and E92 chassis. They might not be the lightest cars compared to the previous 3 series models. However, the E9x chassis offers great balance and the power steering feels flawless. Of course, with most E90 and E92’s nearing or surpassing a decade old a lot…
We’re following up our S55 twin turbo upgrade guide with a similar article for single turbo kits. Many BMW enthusiasts are familiar with the S55 M3 & M4’s accomplishments. It didn’t take much time for the S55 to break into the 600whp ballpark on stock turbos. A few years later, RK Tunes broke the 1000whp…
The S63 engine is a twin turbo 4.4L V8 based on the same base design as the N63 engine. It was first released in 2010 for use in the BMW X5 M and X6 M. S63 engines then made their way into the M5 and M6 the following year. BMW’s S63 makes an immense 547-617…
The BMW N20 2.0L 4-cylinder is a great engine overall. They’re sporty, efficient, and fairly reliable engines. A tune and simple bolt-on mods can also push the N20 beyond 300whp. Those looking to push things to the next level will need to consider an N20 turbo upgrade. However, pushing the N20 engine too far doesn’t…
In this article, we discuss the B58 stock fueling limits and upgrades available? What are the limits on the B58 and B58TU fuel systems? What power do B58 HPFP and port injection upgrades become necessary? How do E85 mixtures tie into the fueling limits? We’ll move through this questions and then some. Additionally, we list…
The new BMW B series modular engines went in a new direction for charge air cooling. BMW changed to a top mount air-to-water intercooler design. As such, the B48 does not use a traditional FMIC. Whether or not these upgrades are worth it on the B46/B48 is up for debate. Worry not, though. In this…
This post is going to feel a bit odd to write. We typically like to throw in some technical data and analysis. Nonetheless, there are some minor different between the B46 and B48 engines. Let’s dive in and discuss the BMW B46 vs B48. B46 vs B48 Emissions Emissions standards are really the only difference…
Looking for a used BMW for around or less than $10,000? There are tons of options to choose from, and it can be tough to figure out where to even start. We’ll discuss a few of the best BMW’s under $10k in this post. However, please keep in mind it’s not an exhaustive list. Tons…
Our blog has guides for most of the basic bolt-on mods for the BMW N55 engine. We always overlook exhaust upgrades, less the downpipe. There’s a reason we’ve skipped over exhausts, though. They’re pricey for minimal performance gains when you compare exhaust mods to tunes, downpipes, intercoolers, etc. However, aftermarket exhaust setups do have a…
BMW’s S65 engine in the 2008-2013 E90/E92 M3 is well-known for its amazing sounds and high-revving ability. With 414 horsepower from the NA V8 it’s no slouch, even by todays standards. However, some look to bolt-on performance mods to take the S65 M3 to the next level. In this guide, we’ll discuss a few of…
