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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.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Active 8 added to the list, Dinan tune is next