F36 430, how can i make it faster?

Nucker007 · 09-02-2019, 01:35 PM

A piggyback tune and an exhaust(preferably MPE for resale value and less fuss about warranty coverage) will make the car plenty of fun to drive. My friend has the exact same setup on his 328 and his car is definitely more fun to drive than mine so I’m planning to do the same with my F36 428

Damn, the inline 6 crew really loves to flex on the 4 gang lol

Gen13 F36 · 09-02-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nucker007

A piggyback tune and an exhaust(preferably MPE for resale value and less fuss about warranty coverage) will make the car plenty of fun to drive. My friend has the exact same setup on his 328 and his car is definitely more fun to drive than mine so I’m planning to do the same with my F36 428

Damn, the inline 6 crew really loves to flex on the 4 gang lol

Yup ... loving my F36 428i with bm3 and awe quad exhaust. You gotta do it man. The handling on the 4 cyclinder is alot better. We not winning any straight light battle here but we just love our car.

eluded · 09-02-2019, 11:27 PM

You can flash it but the four-cylinder motor is not as durable as the in-line six.

bimmerluver · 09-03-2019, 03:27 AM

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The N55/B58 mod is the best bang for your buck. It's where you sell your 430 for a 435/440.

- I hear adding an ///M logo is good for at least 50whp.

Little known secret too, if you add m colored racing stripes on the hood it'll add another 35hp

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Originally Posted by Eddien123

The N55/B58 mod is the best bang for your buck. It's where you sell your 430 for a 435/440.

- I hear adding an ///M logo is good for at least 50whp.

Little known secret too, if you add m colored racing stripes on the hood it'll add another 35hp

I dont know if im doing it wrong but i've tried both but i think it only added like 5hp... maybe i'll try to re badge it 440 then it might make a difference 😂

DuarteG · 09-09-2019, 08:12 AM

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I have a 2018 430I GC with 7k miles only and i just cant wait anymore for warranty to expire, so i will take the plunge on engine modding since i find it sluggish. Can any members please point me to the right direction? What are the conservative mods that will increase HP and MAYBE not void warranty. Thanks in advance

That’s easy, install a Ventura Tuning Box, plug & Play, You will get 310Hp and add a Sprintbooster and you will be driving a 440i 😁
If you also change exhaust will get you an extra 6Hp and a K&N air filter plus 4HP.
In the Venturatuning.pt , Portuguese store, that box is the same as mine: 750€
Sprintbooster same store 275€ , I suppose if you are in US you have cheaper.
K&N is from US, here is 80€, and exhaust depend on brand.

GenXer · 09-09-2019, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerluver

I dont know if im doing it wrong but i've tried both but i think it only added like 5hp... maybe i'll try to re badge it 440 then it might make a difference 😂

Oooh! rebadge it with M440i

M badge makes everything better you know.

Gen13 F36 · 09-10-2019, 12:14 AM

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Oooh! rebadge it with M440i

M badge makes everything better you know.

This is overkill....lol

4dirty5 · 09-11-2019, 11:12 AM

If you want fast, you're gonna need power. Maybe go catless, intake, intercooler, chargepipe and BM3? Depending on emissions and such where you live if you go catless. It's the easiest way to gain power. If you want fun, maybe an intake and BM3 Stage 1?

I'm new to modding BMW's so I'm learning as I go lol maybe someone else can chime in.

BigJack75 · 09-12-2019, 09:29 AM

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Really conservative tune with only 1 tap, dinan sport https://www.dinancars.com/product/d4...ies=&mid=430i/

Really easy to take out and no firewall pass thru needed. A lot more torque but not much more top end hp

Wow just checked the link and this seems like a great option. Price is low and install is incredible simple.

kalien34 · 09-12-2019, 12:21 PM

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The first thing you should do is code it to be in Sport mode as the default. Mods that result in major HP increases are neither conservative nor inexpensive.

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Its coded already.

Wait, I thought coding Sport mode to be default is impossible??? Any reference you could share?

SDKIMLAW · 08-05-2021, 07:21 AM

Reviving this old thread as I just bought a 2018 430i. In the Sport Plus mode with traction control off it's a blast to drive. It definitely pulls more in the 3rd gear. I'm going to flash it with Bootmod3 once my warranty runs out in 3 months.

OP, what did you end up doing with modifications, if any, and your experience with it?

whatevs · 08-05-2021, 08:15 AM

BM3!!. Did it on my 328 and couldn't be happier. Super easy to do.

greyf36 · 08-05-2021, 12:09 PM

where in NJ are you buddy? Your car is pretty much identical to mine...color, F36,etc =)

I did the INJEN intake and JB4...the car feel really nice with this setup..yet its easily removable whenever you needed....
If you want BIG power you really should start with the 435/440 instead...

SDKIMLAW · 08-05-2021, 03:11 PM

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where in NJ are you buddy? Your car is pretty much identical to mine...color, F36,etc =)

I did the INJEN intake and JB4...the car feel really nice with this setup..yet its easily removable whenever you needed....
If you want BIG power you really should start with the 435/440 instead...

Englewood Cliffs. I just want to increase just enough HP and Torque, and get some nice wheels in the near future. Maybe Stage 2.

Any mods to the body?

Walker_CW · 08-05-2021, 09:59 PM

The Dinan tune really wakes up the B46.

SquareWheels · 08-06-2021, 07:22 AM

I looked around a lot before I bought my car.
First, I wanted a convertible. I was looking at the Camaro and Mustang. Living in New England, my brother said I must not want to drive it in the winter. I drove rear wheel drive as a teenager, no need to go back there.
Then someone said the soft top might get musty, be loud, or feel cold in the winter / hot in the summer. Hard top it is.
That didn't leave a lot of choices. Mercedes had a hard top AWD, and BMW did. I couldn't afford the Mercedes, so I ordered a BMW.
Test drove one before ordering. It was the 6 cylinder. It was nice, but 99% of what I was going for was the convertible. I have the top down anytime the roads are dry, including all winter.
Very happy I ordered the 440.

greyf36 · 08-06-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SDKIMLAW

Englewood Cliffs. I just want to increase just enough HP and Torque, and get some nice wheels in the near future. Maybe Stage 2.

Any mods to the body?

yeah besides the injen intake and JB4...i did the front and side lip/splitters
mirrors and turning signal, fenders, spoiler and taillights...

with injen intake and the JB4 the car feel very responsive...if you arent looking for serious modification this is the way to go....

SDKIMLAW · 08-07-2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by greyf36

yeah besides the injen intake and JB4...i did the front and side lip/splitters
mirrors and turning signal, fenders, spoiler and taillights...

with injen intake and the JB4 the car feel very responsive...if you arent looking for serious modification this is the way to go....

That looks sweet! I'm in the market for those 437M wheel set. Likely, I'll do the BootMod3 once the warranty runs out in October along with an intake mod. I'll eventually do similar mods as yours! I just ordered carbon fiber kidney grill.

Where did you get the spoiler?

HFW003 · 08-08-2021, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SDKIMLAW

That looks sweet! I'm in the market for those 437M wheel set. Likely, I'll do the BootMod3 once the warranty runs out in October along with an intake mod. I'll eventually do similar mods as yours! I just ordered carbon fiber kidney grill.

Where did you get the spoiler?

BM3 has to be the best bang for buck going.

You don’t need a new intake, put it towards the charge pipe replacement.

chowser51 · 08-08-2021, 02:51 AM

I did the bm3 stage 1 and bms intake with occ on my ‘18 430 f33. Woke the car up but I removed the intake as my intake temps were higher and I wasn’t getting much in the oil catch can. Didn’t need a charge pipe for the b46 either.

Bms intake

Intake and occ. i did not like that I had to remove the brace.

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Nucker007 New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2015 428i Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	A piggyback tune and an exhaust(preferably MPE for resale value and less fuss about warranty coverage) will make the car plenty of fun to drive. My friend has the exact same setup on his 328 and his car is definitely more fun to drive than mine so I’m planning to do the same with my F36 428 Damn, the inline 6 crew really loves to flex on the 4 gang lol
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4dirty5 Private 12 Rep 54 Posts Drives: BMW 435i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	If you want fast, you're gonna need power. Maybe go catless, intake, intercooler, chargepipe and BM3? Depending on emissions and such where you live if you go catless. It's the easiest way to gain power. If you want fun, maybe an intake and BM3 Stage 1? I'm new to modding BMW's so I'm learning as I go lol maybe someone else can chime in.
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SDKIMLAW New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: M2 OG, Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Reviving this old thread as I just bought a 2018 430i. In the Sport Plus mode with traction control off it's a blast to drive. It definitely pulls more in the 3rd gear. I'm going to flash it with Bootmod3 once my warranty runs out in 3 months. OP, what did you end up doing with modifications, if any, and your experience with it?
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whatevs First Lieutenant 138 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 2016 bmw 328 Join Date: May 2019 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	BM3!!. Did it on my 328 and couldn't be happier. Super easy to do.
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greyf36 First Lieutenant 113 Rep 339 Posts Drives: Grey F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	where in NJ are you buddy? Your car is pretty much identical to mine...color, F36,etc =) I did the INJEN intake and JB4...the car feel really nice with this setup..yet its easily removable whenever you needed.... If you want BIG power you really should start with the 435/440 instead...
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Walker_CW Private 28 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2018 330i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: High Point iTrader: (0)	The Dinan tune really wakes up the B46.
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SquareWheels Private First Class 119 Rep 176 Posts Drives: M550 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 M550i [10.00]	I looked around a lot before I bought my car. First, I wanted a convertible. I was looking at the Camaro and Mustang. Living in New England, my brother said I must not want to drive it in the winter. I drove rear wheel drive as a teenager, no need to go back there. Then someone said the soft top might get musty, be loud, or feel cold in the winter / hot in the summer. Hard top it is. That didn't leave a lot of choices. Mercedes had a hard top AWD, and BMW did. I couldn't afford the Mercedes, so I ordered a BMW. Test drove one before ordering. It was the 6 cylinder. It was nice, but 99% of what I was going for was the convertible. I have the top down anytime the roads are dry, including all winter. Very happy I ordered the 440.
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