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BMW B48/B58 Tune Comparison

Posted by Mike Tabet on 13th May 2017

Today; I would like to write about the different piggyback options available for the BMW new F chassis cars. This market is over-saturated with tunes priced from a couple hundred dollars up to a couple thousands. Not all tunes are equal, which ones are worth it and which ones are not? Read this post and decide for yourself.

Burger Tuning (BMS) B48/B58 Quick Install/Uninstall JB+

https://www.x-ph.com/burger-tuning-bms-b58-jb-m140-m240-340-440/

How:

Burger Tuning JB+ connects to Tmap sensor only. This is the simplest B48/B58 tune on the market.

Pros:

  • Easy install/uninstall (less than 2 minutes)
  • Adjustable boost (up to 4.5psi)
    • Cons:
  • Does not suppress CEL code from high flow downpipes
  • No datalogging capability
  • No code reading capability
  • No Bluetooth capability
    • Price

    $199

    Order Link

    https://www.x-ph.com/burger-tuning-bms-b58-jb-m140-m240-340-440/

    Burger Tuning (BMS) B48/B58 JB4 stage 2

    https://www.x-ph.com/burger-tuning-bms-b58-jb4/

    How:

    Burger Tuning B48/B58 JB4 stage 2 connects to TMAP, MAP and OBD. It also comes with flex fuel connectors for E85 users.

    Pros:

  • works with stock or modified cars
  • Number of preset maps that user can choose from
  • Code reading capability
  • Datalogging capability
  • Bluetooth capability (add on for $139)
  • Automatically suppresses CEL code from downpipe
  • Compatible with methanol injection systems
  • Compatible with E85
  • Additional features include (exhaust valve control, boost by gear, boost by RPM, gauge hijack)
    • Cons:
  • Long install time (45 minutes).
    • Price:

    $529

    Order Link

    https://www.x-ph.com/burger-tuning-bms-b58-jb4/


    Dinan B48/B58 Sport Performance Tuner:

    https://www.x-ph.com/dinantronics-sport-performance-tuner-for-b46-b48-and-b58-engines-bmw/

    How:

    Dinan B48/B58 sport performance tuner connects to MAP and Tmap sensors.

    Pros:

  • Easy install (5-10 minutes)
  • Adjustable boost
  • Bluetooth capability
    • Cons:
  • Does not suppress CEL code from high flow downpipes
  • No datalogging capability
  • No code reading capability
    • Order Link

    https://www.x-ph.com/dinantronics-sport-performance-tuner-for-b46-b48-and-b58-engines-bmw/

    Active Autowerke Active8 Tune

    How:

    Active8 connects to boost pressure sensor, Manifold pressure sensor, crank position sensor ( rpm pick up point)

    Pros:

    • 9 different maps
    • Connects to RPM sensor

    Cons:

  • Does not suppress CEL code from high flow downpipes
  • No datalogging capability
  • No code reading capability
  • No Bluetooth capability (might be added in the future)

    Price:
    $729

    Order Link
    https://www.x-ph.com/active-autowerke-bmw-m140-m240-340-440-tune/