It is a critical part of bmws new modular engine family, which is. Automatically detects the engine type upon installation allowing the same unit to be used for any b48 b58 f series application. Bmws latest 320i uses the 2 litre b48 engine found in a variety of new bmws. The b48 was a part of bmws modular family of engines which included the threecylinder b38 petrol engine, the threecylinder b37 diesel and fourcylinder b47 diesel engines. Installation of a racechip performance upgrade in a bmw 320i g20 with the b48 2. I have never worked in this area before and need to know what the necessary steps are in fixing this problem. It is a critical part of bmws new modular engine family, which is based on each cylinder comprising 500cc.
Diesel engine tuning boxes some questions avforums. Along with the new bmw 3 series facelift and the g11 7 series, the bavarian manufacturer launched its latest 3liter inline 6cylinder petrol mill in the shape of the b58 engine. Herein we examine the options for your b48 tuning and report on the ultimate mods that work. The question i am asking, can the 320 be tuned to 330 power.
Possible recall for several bmw models powered by b46b48. Sep 12, 2015 along with the new bmw 3 series facelift and the g11 7 series, the bavarian manufacturer launched its latest 3liter inline 6cylinder petrol mill in the shape of the b58 engine. When you rotate at fuel injected engine with the key on, youll hear the injectors actuate. The bmw b48 engine is an all new, all aluminum inlinefour cylinder engine produced by bmw ag. Tuning your bmw b58 140i, 240i, 340i, 440i, 540i, z4 for 500hp. Our ikea experts are now available to help you conveniently online. Oct 31, 1999 increase the power output of your aseries.
Bmw b48 really good project engines and with carefully picked sports enhancements like remaps, turbo kits and camshafts you will definitely maximise your driving. I think b48 is certainly one of the best sounding engines in 4cylinder category. The tuning xadxga is used for the middle 4 strings except for hero worship where he uses the top ga for the rather wicked sounding solo at the end of the tune. It was first used in the f56 mini hatch and has been used in. New engines, styling and suspension tweaks for updated 3 series range. Significant gains on the b48 can be made from cam upgrades. Most likely, the 320i will have 192 hp and 300 nm of torque, more than the 184 and 270 nm of today. This text includes recent developments in fourstroke technolog. Air leaks at vacuum hoses cut down on the life of the valves on a type 4 engine significantly. Facelifted 2016 bmw 3 series comes with new engines. Jb4 tune for bmw b38b46b48b58 engines burger motorsports. The epa delays that mini usa is dealing with may have roots in the fact that 2015 sees a new version of the cooper s four cylinder.
The baseline for this engine is 189 hp as seen in the current cooper s. Facelift bmw 3 series to get completely new engine family. Cylinder crankshaft piston head sump counterweight oil gasket kits. It was first used in the f56 mini hatch and has been used in bmw applications since 2015. Early b52s album guitar sound when you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Modern engine tuning achieves this end, and presents engine tuning as an art as well as a science. The n54 takes the cake in regards to horsepower capabilities, but it had many engine problems as a result. Most parts in this kit are available individually on this site. For three and fourcylinder engines of the same fuel type, around 60 per cent of components were shared. Tuning the bmw b48 comprehensive guide to performance tuning the bmw b48 engine. The idle sounds is slightly more refined, at high revs i can say it had some decent depth.
Nov 10, 2016 the bmw b48 engine is an all new, all aluminum inlinefour cylinder engine produced by bmw ag. This engine is also used in mini cooper s f56 and is rated at 6. Its simple designexecution allows for easy installationremoval that can be performed in the blink of an eye and yields results you will be sure to feel and enjoy, from the getgo. The b48 is one of bmws newer modular engines, that are fitted in a host of. Mar, 2014 the b48 and b58 engines will be used on the new 320i and 335i, with an obvious power increase.
In november, the bmw 220i active tourer will arrive as well with its b48 motor producing 192 hp. The chapters are well planned and contain a wealth of detail, tables, and calculation methods. The b48 has quietly made way for the b46 a variation of the 2. The first is a 265 kw 360 hp500 nm 369 ftlbf used in the bmw x5 4. Dinantronics sport is the boost controller for the masses. An upgraded version producing 302hp is found in new 35i models. Bmw 3series and 4series forum f30 f32 f30post 20122019 bmw 3 and 4series forums general f30 sedan f32 coupe f36 gran coupe forum b48 engine 330i technical diagrams and details. This factfilled guide covers all aspects of engine tuning in detail, including filters, carburation, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, exhaust systems, camshafts, valve trains, blocks, cranks, con rods and pistons, plus lubrication systems and oils, ignition systems, and nitrous oxide injection. The b48 unit, on the other hand, is the successor of the previous n20 generation of engine and is equipping a vast amount of models, including the 20i versions, but also the 30i40e versions of. Future mini jcw models to get new 230bhp petrol engine. The full kit is intended for engines that have been overhauled several times in the past or just plain run into the ground and are severely worn. The b48 and b58 engines will be used on the new 320i and 335i, with an obvious power increase. Discussion in motoring started by nheather, apr, 2008.
Dinan d4400012 dinantronics sport performance tuner. Power gains are up to 60hp to the wheels 80hp crank. Mini usa introduces revised engine for the 2015 mini. This piggy back style ecu tuning module and wiring harness kit allows you to plug into the b48 engine sensors, throttle, and ecu to have this add on module adjust parameters to allow the engine to make more power. Ecu remapping diesel performance tuning and petrol 7 years experience with over 30k in genuine master tooling and multiple map modification programs we modify all our maps here in australia not on sell others tunes, we can tune toyota hilux, vdj utes, 200 series land cruisers engine and. How to do a real tune up on an air cooled vw robert hays. Used for around a year in a f56 mini cooper s selling as i flash tuned the car purchased from ecs tuning i can ship the item power gains up to 36 hp 55 nm.
The full kit is intended for engines that have been. There really hasnt been too much major development since this printing. Engine rebuild kit b43 b48 rebuild kit onan b43e b43g b43m. With the brand new f56 mini cooper s wmw knows you want more power without having to buy a ton of parts, or crack open your ecu. All you need to know about tuning the bmw b48 engine. B48 engine sound the new bmw 4 cylinder engine youtube. Bmw b48 engine racechip tuning installation bmw 320i 330i. Today bmw announced some details about the upcoming 2016 model year 3 series. Tuning siebel business applications for hpux before doing any of the procedures in this chapter, you must have completed the minimum necessary configuration steps described in the chapters about installing the siebel gateway name server and the siebel server contained in the siebel installation guide for the operating system you are using.
Fifteen52, koni, kw, seibon, stop tech, vorsteiner, wagner tuning, wilwood. Yes, it is a bit outdated but so is the aseries engine. The bms b48 jb4 stage 2 is 100% plug and play tune, it does not require any wires splicing or cutting. Vinny ten racing never uses off shore internal engine components. Would you recommend reduce the afr richer when tuning the b48 engine, or will it still be okay at the factory levels.
Most likely, the 320i will have 192 hp and 300 nm of. On the 2015 jcw models, the b48 engine increased its boost and the final output is said to be around 227 hp 230 bhp, and the torque will be 258 lbft. Dont confuse it with the sound of the spark from the coil. Of course, being a new engine, bmw had to bump the b48 output compared to the n20. The jb4 is the most advanced and highly featured tuning system available for your b58 and b48 vehicle. A brand new 2018 bmw 120i with the new b48 engine and bosh.
Following the n20, bmws b48 packs a solid punch for a 2. Dinantronics sport performance tuner 20142020 mini cooperbmw x1. Mini usa introduces revised engine for the 2015 mini cooper s. Noteworthy are the chapters on cooling, exhaust and the ignition system. The styling changes are subtle but include new headlights with full.
B48 boost target is 10psi, the piggyback tune would trick the ecu. Jul 27, 2016 the bmw fuel injector mystery still continues,,i saw these new fuel injector at bmw school,,we tore the engine down to see the new changes,,,these are the new b48 engine fuel injector,,these are the same fuel injectors on all the new b style engines,,do you notice anything about these injectors,,there is no threads on the top. On the 2015 jcw models, the b48 engine increased its boost and the final output is said. Eone cyclone ii cyclone ii cab, 1500 gpm pump, 780 gallon tank. Vizard covers ever topic in fantastic depth and gives real world data and anecdotes to every aspect of the engine. But as for the poster that said why not just get the 140 or 170ps engine, yes you could be right but it could just be a case of money, apparently the 105ps vw engine, remaps. This sub reddit is dedicated to everything related to bmw vehicles, tuning, racing, and more. If you just have the trusty daily driver that has been stagnant for a few weeks to a few months, pay attention to the first section where we will outline your checklist. Bmw has revealed its midcycle update for the 3 series sedan and touring wagon range. The best sound i heard are from boxter engine ft86, brz and sti, they had a more indepth sound and not just being noicy. Here the new b48 engine in a new x1 front wheel drive and also 4x4,,,i know interesting,,i finally got to work on one and drive one and check it out,,had to perform its first oil service. Getting your car out of storage checklist may 6, 2020 did you know. Just because particular tuning mods are are common on b48 it doesnt mean it is good, we shall optimum tuning mods that will give your b48 the best power gain for you spend. If you have information to share or want to list a common problem with a certain engine you can do so.
Effectively the same engine is used in their full range of 20i vehicles 120i, 420i etc but also in higher powered variants such as the 225i, 330i and 430i producing vastly different power outputs. B58 to n55 comparison the b58 engine is the successor to the n55 engine. Jun 15, 2016 f48 new b48 engine posted on june 15, 2016 by bmwtechnician here the new b48 engine in a new x1 front wheel drive and also 4. Considering the abundance of parts available and the various makesmarques this unit has ended up in over the years, im curious about what are the alternatives for getting more power from the 1500ccish b series engines these days and what sort of figures people are getting. However, bmw also went a step further with the b48. Wmw f56 cooper s b48 tuning module way motor works. The best sound i heard are from boxter engine ft86, brz and sti, they had a. Power gains are up to 60hp to the wheels 80hp crank on a completely stock car on pump gas for a b58 and up to 40hp to the wheels 55hp crank for a b48, gains with bolt on parts, higher octane, and larger turbos are even higher. The b48 has become a popular engine to tune with piggyback systems, say tuning the 320ispec engine to 330ispec levels. The idea is to create one engine and upgrade or downgrade various parts of it to achieve different outputs for different products. The bmw n62b48 is the latest iteration of the bmws n62 series engines. This is the bible of aseries engine tuning for a reason. Dinan d4400121 dinantronics elite v2 20172020 bmw 230i.
Available from 2014, the bmw b48 was a fourcylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Dinan d4400012 dinantronics sport performance tuner 2014. The bmw b48 make awesome project engines and with the optimum uprated parts like remaps, turbo. The current generation of bmw 3 series f30 has been around for more than 3 years and it is due for the midcycle refresh. This 120i has the new b48 engine in it and the new bosh mg1 ecu found in all brand new petrol bmws, we can now tune these through the. The b48 series engine is not new for the mini family the current mini cooper s, has already used it for the 2014 model year, with output tuned to 189 hp with 207 lbft of torque.
The bmw b48 is a turbocharged inlinefour petrol engine which replaced the bmw n20 and has been in production since 2014. Hawk, fifteen52, koni, kw, seibon, stop tech, vorsteiner, wagner tuning, wilwood, and. It is a critical part of bmws new modular engine family, which is based on each cylinder comprising. I am having a problem with the motor reving out of control. This is a complete rebuild kit that includes all major parts you need to make your onan like new again. Also tighten the intake manifold nuts on type 4 engines during a tune up. The biggest change is the introducing of 3 new turbocharged engines. Our development and testing teams have worked tirelessly on bmw b48 engine feature support over the past few months.