[Scorp10]

Hey all,

I just purchased an MPE (just the axel back not the full MPPSK kit) new for a great deal with the tips included. Definitely provides a nice bump in sound over the stick exhaust. Someone is selling the tune portion of their MPPSK kit, but they did not activate the tune as their using a Dinan tune with their MPPSK set up. My question is, can I utilize this tune with just the MPE? I can't seem to find a similar question in this forum or on a Google search. Would BMW install it? Thanks in advance.

[Skyhigh]

You cannot install it yourself. You need an authorised BMW workshop to download the software from Munich with the authorisation code you'd give them and install it on your vehicle. They would not do so without the MPPSK exhaust though, as it is, as the K in MPPSK suggests - a Kit!

So in summary - there is no legal way to get just the Tune portion (or just the exhaust portion, for that matter)

There are "illegal" ways - by a third party tune like MHD, which also features the MPPSK map as part of their COTS map package. This you can do yourself (unless your DME has been locked by a recent DME update in the dealership).

[AMG KLR]

I actually would like to share my 2 cents contradicting what Skyhigh says. The MPPSK includes a red envelope that is sealed. Inside is a FSC code authorizing the installation of the tune onto your car. Without it, the car will not run / run properly. I am under the impression that as long as you have a valid FSC code that you can provide to the dealership, they will just charge you labor to do the software changes.

They do not print the envelopes specifically to your car. They are premade. Therefore, installing the software portion of the MPPSK should be fine on any car that it was not originally purchased for

[johnung]

Originally Posted by Scorp10

Hey all,

I just purchased an MPE (just the axel back not the full MPPSK kit) new for a great deal with the tips included. Definitely provides a nice bump in sound over the stick exhaust. Someone is selling the tune portion of their MPPSK kit, but they did not activate the tune as their using a Dinan tune with their MPPSK set up. My question is, can I utilize this tune with just the MPE? I can't seem to find a similar question in this forum or on a Google search. Would BMW install it? Thanks in advance.

I've had the MPPK tune. It is nothing special. It is not worth purchasing and installing it, even if that were easy to do. IMO install a BootMod3 Stage1 engine tune. It will take you 15 minutes from your laptop with a $20 cable. It is a smooth, powerful factory like tune. The company releases regular free updates, has great tech support and there is an enthusiastic helpful user community. I've been using it myself for 3+ years.

Below is a link to a dyno test showing a performance comparison of the various tunes. I recommended Bootmod3 Stage1 because it is a great upgrade without requiring any hardware changes such as a downpipe which can effect emissions. Just install BootMod3 Stage1 and 15 minutes later be driving and enjoying it.

Note: you will read that a charge pipe upgrade is needed. That belief stems from the earlier F-Series N55 engine which had a poorly shaped CP that was susceptible to breakage even with the stock tune. That's not the case with your B58 engine's charge pipe.

But if you wish a higher level of reliability than the stock plastic CP, the aluminum CP from FTP is a nice upgrade. (Link below) It has great fitment at a reasonable price. Beware cheap alternatives because air leaks are expensive to troubleshoot and repair.

https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...8;_ss=r?aff=22

Hope this helps!

[Skyhigh]

@AMG KLR

That's a wrong understanding.

MPPSK is a complete product, which is type-approved for installation on specific F3x vehicles (e.g. non-OPF; two different P/Na depending on F3x model).

What you would be asking the dealership to do is to install "half" of a product, which is not sold and offered separately and is not type-approved for the vehicle in isolation, meaning installation on its own is not permitted. They can only do that at their own discretion whilst ignoring internal guidelines and procedures, such as the BMW MPPSK installation manual (which is freely available for reference and refers to the MPPSK in its entirety, since it is a kit.)

Good luck with that.

The MPPSK tune is not a product that has its own product number and is not offered separately (has never been).
Whilst the software authorisation code (envelope) is not issued to a specific vehicle, it is registered on a specific vehicle once the MPPSK (in its entirety) is installed! This ensures that future BMW updates of the DME of the vehicle would not "kill" the tune.

[Skyhigh]

Originally Posted by johnung

I've had the MPPK tune. It is nothing special. It is not worth purchasing and installing it, even if that were easy to do.

Just a note - your comparison is not directly relevant. You are talking about MPPK for 35i.
The OP is asking about MPPSK for 40i.

There is no MPPK for 40i.
MPPSK = different product, hence different experience.

[johnung]

Originally Posted by Skyhigh

Just a note - your comparison is not directly relevant. You are talking about MPPK for 35i.
The OP is asking about MPPSK for 40i.

There is no MPPK for 40i.
MPPSK = different product, hence different experience.

You are incorrect. The video link is dyno tests of the B58 tunes so it's exactly comparable for the OP.

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by johnung

You are incorrect. The video link is dyno tests of the B58 tunes so it's exactly comparable for the OP.

Confirmed

[Skyhigh]

Originally Posted by johnung

You are incorrect. The video link is dyno tests of the B58 tunes so it's exactly comparable for the OP.

Maybe you failed to notice I quoted a specific part of your post….?

[johnung]

Originally Posted by Skyhigh

Maybe you failed to notice I quoted a specific part of your post….?

Seriously? You want to parse the wording on my response when the information provided is directly applicable to the OPs question. Gave him exactly the information that he was looking for.

[Skyhigh]

Not sure you understand how quotes work. Just because some of your information was relevant, doesn't make it all relevant. I simply commented (starting with "just a note"....) on the part which is irrelevant, i.e. your own experience, which is with a different engine and different product. That's all. Never said anything about the rest. Stay cool.

[MaximusJ]