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Talking BMW B46/B48/B58 Tune Comparison



Today; I would like to write about the different piggyback options available for the BMW new F chassis B48/B58 engines. 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+


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

Burger Tuning (BMS) B48/B58 JB4 stage 2


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

Dinan B48/B58 Sport Performance Tuner:


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

Price
$299

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

Thank you for reading. Dinan Stage 1 will be added to this comparison next.
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Great write up!

Does a JB4 really take 45 minutes to install/uninstall?
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What you dont sell the active-8?
Also theres a Turner-motorsport Tuning module as well..
All these are piggybacks.
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Great write up!

Does a JB4 really take 45 minutes to install/uninstall?
Thank you

realistically its 30-40 minutes
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What you dont sell the active-8?
Also theres a Turner-motorsport Tuning module as well..
All these are piggybacks.
We do offer Active 8


We will be adding more tunes regularly to this thread
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Dinan Sport Performance Tuner
CONS: Unsecure bluetooth connection (no code required to make the link)
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Active 8 added to the list, Dinan tune is next
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