Whether you’re looking to build a 300whp B48 or just add a handful of performance modifications such as an intake, tune, and downpipes, we’ve got the content for you to take your BMW B48 to the next level.
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…
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…
We are almost 10 years into the B48 build cycle and to date, the turbocharged inline-4 is holding up just as well as many had expected. As part of the BMW Modular B-Series engine platform, the BMW B48 shares nearly identical construction to the larger inline-6 B58 engine. Besides their massive power potential, the BMW…
At this point, the BMW B48 engine has been around for 9 years and has powered some of BMW’s most popular vehicles including the majority of F30, G20, and G30 models. When the B48 was released in 2014, it replaced the popular N20 engine as the newest iteration of BMW’s turbocharged inline-4 formula. As part…
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…
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…
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 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…
Use the following keys to search for a specific topic: Windows: Ctrl + F Mac: Command + F We will break the B48 FAQ guide into the following subjects: For more information about the BMW B48 including specs, popular modifications, and common problems, check out our Ultimate BMW B48 Engine Guide. BMW B48 General Info…
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…
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