BMW B58 engines are quickly becoming one of the best tuners engines. Check out all of our awesome B58 content including common B58 engine problems and building a 500+hp B58. We’re constantly adding new content for the BMW B58 3.0 inline-6, so be sure to check back!
At this point, BMW has been in the compact SUV game for nearly a decade. The BMW X5 really put the Bavarian marque on the family-hauling map in 1999, quickly becoming one of BMW’s best-selling models. The success of the X5 led to the expansion of the BMW X model line, beginning with the introduction…
When it comes to historic car manufacturer partnerships, Mercedes and McLaren, Toyota and Subaru, and Shelby and Ford are likely to come to mind first. Some of those partnerships have given the world some of the most celebrated and sought-after models in history. The McLaren Mercedes SLR, Shelby GT500, and Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 are all…
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…
The BMW F30 is the sixth iteration of the notorious BMW 3-Series. Released in 2011, the F30 chassis replaced the E90 3-Series which was unquestionably due for a refresh. With the introduction of the BMW F30 came a number of firsts for the 3-Series chassis and BMW as a whole. The F30 range was the…
Every BMW enthusiast at one point has heard the argument, “BMWs are just an expensive way to lose even more money.” BMW has developed a stereotype among the misinformed or uninterested crowd as being unreliable and overrated. But, those in the know understand that that isn’t really the case. Sure, BMW has released some…temperamental engines…
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…
BMW’s B58 3.0L single turbo inline-6 quickly followed the footsteps of its older brother – the legendary BMW N54. The N55 took a small step down to focus on reliability over strength. BMW turned things up again with the B58. It’s a strong engine internally, and a major reliability improvement over the N54. However, no…
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…
Water methanol injection is common subject in the BMW tuning world. We touch on WMI in several other B58 posts, but it’s time to finally tackle the topic in full. Methanol injection comes with a handful of benefits, but it’s not without risk. In this guide, we discuss the benefits, risks, and power gains of…
If you want to search for a specific topic use the following keys: Windows: Ctrl + F Mac: Command + F We’ll break this B58 FAQ guide into the following sections: General B58 Info B58 Standard Maintenance Common B58 Problems & Reliability B58 Tuning & Mods *We will likely continue adding to this post over…
BMW’s F30 generation includes the F30, F31, and F34 produced from 2011 to 2019. Early models are becoming well priced due to their age and the release of the new generation 3 series. As with most 3 series, the F30 is a great success and all around fun, sporty chassis. Notably, the F30 generation was…
Though bootmod3 (bm3) is a newer flash tuning option they have quickly become one of the most popular BMW tunes. Pro Tuning Freaks bm3 offers a web interface and mobile apps for simple flash tuning. Bootmod3 also offers a handful of off-the-shelf flash maps loaded with cool features. If you’re in the market for a…
