[Imran@Evolve]

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Over the last few weeks we have been working on our ECU Remap/Flash on our M2. The car is currently stock bar the ECU remap. We will be adding downpipe, exhaust, FMIC and Intake over the coming weeks/months. We will also be working on a back end flash for those running JB4.

As the N55 in the M2 is essentially the same as in the M235i we were expecting to get the same results. For reference a stock M235i makes anywhere between 333-345 BHP (flywheel) on our Dyno Dynamics machine.

The ECU tuning process requires removal of the ECU so that it can be flashed on the bench. During this process we can also unlock the ECU so it can be in the future flashed via OBDII using our Evolve-R cables.

evolve_bmw_f87_m2_lowered_dyno by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

These are our initial dyno graphs with the car using 99 RON (93 Octane) pre and post tuning. They are the highest stock figures vs the highest tuned figures tested back to back.

Flywheel Power

Evolve M2 Stage 1 ECU Remap Flywheel by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

Wheel Power

Evolve M2 Stage 1 ECU Remap Wheel Power by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

We will be providing verified Vbox tests as soon as we get a chance to do some runs. It does appear this platform will be limited on bolt ons and tune and hybrid turbo will be required for those wanting some serious gains.

The tune is certainly noticeable on the road with the car being more responsive and providing a nice linear power delivery which means the car is still very tractable/predictable.

[SeanWRT]

Nice gain throughout the band, looking forward to your results with dp.

BTW, any boost over stock?

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by SeanWRT

Nice gain throughout the band, looking forward to your results with dp.

BTW, any boost over stock?

I will be using a JB4 for logging purposes so will share the data when I have a nice format to share it in

DP should be in before I leave for SEMA next week.

[Norcalmav23]

Solid! Curious to see how much of that improvement is dialed up boost vs fuel and timing. Extra points for transparency and this being the first official F87 flash release.

[kiysersosae]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Over the last few weeks we have been working on our ECU Remap/Flash on our M2. The car is currently stock bar the ECU remap. We will be adding downpipe, exhaust, FMIC and Intake over the coming weeks/months. We will also be working on a back end flash for those running JB4.

As the N55 in the M2 is essentially the same as in the M235i we were expecting to get the same results. For reference a stock M235i makes anywhere between 333-345 BHP (flywheel) on our Dyno Dynamics machine.

The ECU tuning process requires removal of the ECU so that it can be flashed on the bench. During this process we can also unlock the ECU so it can be in the future flashed via OBDII using our Evolve-R cables.

evolve_bmw_f87_m2_lowered_dyno by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

These are our initial dyno graphs with the car using 99 RON (93 Octane) pre and post tuning. They are the highest stock figures vs the highest tuned figures tested back to back.

Flywheel Power

Evolve M2 Stage 1 ECU Remap Flywheel by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

Wheel Power

Evolve M2 Stage 1 ECU Remap Wheel Power by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

We will be providing verified Vbox tests as soon as we get a chance to do some runs. It does appear this platform will be limited on bolt ons and tune and hybrid turbo will be required for those wanting some serious gains.

The tune is certainly noticeable on the road with the car being more responsive and providing a nice linear power delivery which means the car is still very tractable/predictable.

This may sound stupid, and I Never use it but, when you next Dyno, check the accuracy of the sport display in idrive, just for shits and giggles

[TheKosherStogie]

Any testing on 91 oct? Gains? For us SoCal folk...

[shivaswrath]

@FSociety snap!

[DS_BMW]

What does the M240 make on your dyno?

[PackPride85]

Would like to see boost pressure and AFR mapped on that. Some weird fluctuations at the lower RPMs.

[parrnan]

I'm really not impressed !

Only 23 BHP is definitively not a great gain for a ECU tune on a turbo car...

On my last Porsche 996tt the Softronic ECU reflash gave a huge 80 BHP gain for about $1,500 CDN. Compared to that a small 23 BHP gain seems very little.

I was expecting something between 40 to 50 BHP gain, less than that would a loss money.

[Sleeper]

Originally Posted by parrnan

I'm really not impressed !

Only 23 BHP is definitively not a great gain for a ECU tune on a turbo car...

On my last Porsche 996tt the Softronic ECU reflash gave a huge 80 BHP gain for about $1,500 CDN. Compared to that a small 23 BHP gain seems very little.

I was expecting something between 40 to 50 BHP gain, less than that would a loss money.

Stop being a noob.

[dizx]

Originally Posted by Norcalmav23

Solid! Curious to see how much of that improvement is dialed up boost vs fuel and timing. Extra points for transparency and this being the first official F87 flash release.

First official what? I didn't know there was something like an official tune

Originally Posted by parrnan

I'm really not impressed !

Only 23 BHP is definitively not a great gain for a ECU tune on a turbo car...

On my last Porsche 996tt the Softronic ECU reflash gave a huge 80 BHP gain for about $1,500 CDN. Compared to that a small 23 BHP gain seems very little.

I was expecting something between 40 to 50 BHP gain, less than that would a loss money.

Several tuners offers more bang for the buck

http://mcchip-dkr.com/en/chiptuning/...-stufe-1_370ps


https://www.br-performance.be/en-be/...-2016/7784-m2/

[brad850csi]

Originally Posted by dizx

First official what? I didn't know there was something like an official tune



Several tuners offers more bang for the buck

http://mcchip-dkr.com/en/chiptuning/...-stufe-1_370ps


https://www.br-performance.be/en-be/...-2016/7784-m2/

That's what they claim but from what I've seen of various M2 dynos there aren't many gains to be had and I think you'll find that if one of those brand's cars were to be dynoed at the same time on the same dyno as an evolve car, or did a 60-130 run they would have a very similar result.

[MNoob]

Originally Posted by Sleeper

Stop being a noob.

That name is taken. cease and desist.

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by brad850csi

That's what they claim but from what I've seen of various M2 dynos there aren't many gains to be had and I think you'll find that if one of those brand's cars were to be dynoed at the same time on the same dyno as an evolve car, or did a 60-130 run they would have a very similar result.

Ours cars always seem to make less than others on our dyno yet our Vbox times are better.

I will get some Vbox times as soon as we get a dry patch of weather.

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

What does the M240 make on your dyno?

Have not had one on the dyno yet.

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by TheKosherStogie

Any testing on 91 oct? Gains? For us SoCal folk...

Not at the moment. Our main markets use higher octane fuel so we are concentrating on that right now.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Not at the moment. Our main markets use higher octane fuel so we are concentrating on that right now.

Lol. So polite. " main markets". .. that means like 48 out of 50 states ...

Translation " .. we ain't got time for y'all and your crazy 91 octane ".

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Sleeper

Stop being a noob.

Totally !!

parrnan please don't compare Porsche apples with BMW oranges. This ain't no scooby or mitsu dialed up to 35 psi.

Time to learn the term" area under the curve"

[Robin_NL]

Afaik Porsche 's 5.2 twin turbo 917/30 was/is the world's fastest racecar ever: 1200bhp , but BMW got 1500bhp in quali trim from its 4pot 1.5 litre turbo in the Brabham BT52 F1car

Cheers
Robin

[stylinexpat]

If I were to get a tune on a Turbo engine with around 370 HP I would hope for a little more gains though. Would like to see 1/4 trap speed improvements.

[Imran@Evolve]

Originally Posted by stylinexpat

If I were to get a tune on a Turbo engine with around 370 HP I would hope for a little more gains though. Would like to see 1/4 trap speed improvements.

You have to appreciate that this engine in base trim is around 325 BHP. It is already tuned from the factory without any change in hardware that will allow more power. Much like the N54 was already tuned in the 1M.