Check out all of our amazing BMW N20 2.0 inline-4 turbo engine content. We cover everything from 300+hp N20 bolt-ons to N20 turbo upgrades and plenty more. Whatever your goals for the BMW N20 engine we have you covered.
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…
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…
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…
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 G20 generation 3 series. As with most 3 series, the F30 is a great success and an all-around fun, sporty chassis. Notably, the F30 generation was…
Factory charge pipes are a common failure point on many modern turbo BMW engines. A charge pipe (CP) is in part responsible for carrying charge air (boosted air) to the cylinders. Unfortunately, BMW decided to use a thin, weak plastic charge pipe. The N20 CP is prone to cracking and ultimately failing at higher than…
This is a question that comes up often. What is the max boost the N20 stock turbo can handle? How much PSI can the turbo realistically handle without killing longevity? These are valid questions, however it’s not an exact science. Regardless, in this post we will lay it out as clearly as possible. If you…
BMW’s N20 engine comes from the factory with respectable power and performance. However, enthusiasts often look to simple bolt-on mods for impressive power gains. An upgraded downpipe is one of the best bolt-on mods for the N20. Removing the restrictive catalytic converter from the downpipe helps unleash the N20’s true potential. In this guide, we…
Upgraded intakes are our first mod recommendation for people just getting into modding their BMW’s, but also for people looking to push crazy horsepower. An upgraded intake is the building block to further modification as it provides the engine with the additional air capacity needed for high-horsepower applications. Additionally, it’s a great bang-for-the-buck mod if…
We believe upgraded front mount intercoolers (FMIC’s) are one of the most under-rated mods for the BMW N20. Peak power gains may appear underwhelming for the cost of an upgraded FMIC. However, upgraded intercoolers are excellent on tuned and modded N20 engines. In this guide, we will discuss the many benefits of running an upgraded…
We’ll keep this post short as there isn’t much to go into. The N20 and N26 are basically the same exact engine. Feel free to leave it at that and stop reading. None of the differences between the N20 and N26 are too important. Both make the same power and torque. Additionally, the N20 and…
When the BMW N20 and B48 engines were released, they had big shoes to fill. They power 20i, 25i, 28i, and 30i models; a large percentage of all BMW models. Additionally, the N20 was tasked with replacing BMW’s wildly successful naturally aspirated inline 6 engines. These small 2.0L turbo engines are fuel efficient, emissions friendly,…
The BMW N20 is a 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine produced from 2011-2017, and was BMW’s replacement for the naturally aspirated 3.0L 6-cylinder N52/N53 engines. As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. Turbo engines are more complex and require several additional components,…
