2018 530e tuning?

1BADM3 · 03-10-2021, 04:08 PM

Tried to research this, decided to just ask.
Is there any tuning for this vehicle? Also are these engines more reliable then the N20? i know those had a bunch of issues.

SteveinArizona · 03-15-2021, 12:10 PM

I haven't tuned mine, and don't currently plan to, but I do believe that I have seen others who have done so.

I have had no issues with my engine but it is only 2.5 years old.

brokeboi · 03-22-2021, 11:11 AM

bootmod3 is your best option. I know someone that did it on their 330e with the same engine as the 530 (B48), and he managed to get about 340hp.

Slo G30 · 05-09-2023, 04:39 PM

My 2018 530e is currently on a Bootmod3 Stage 1 Map. I coded the extra HP values to come in on the sport display with BimmerCode, but even though those dials go to about 320HP, it's easily maxing that out.

Im estimating it's making anywhere between 330 and 350HP.

I thought that I would want to go to stage 2 quickly afterward, but honestly, the added power and especially the torque is amazing. Above 120MPH, I would want theoretically want more umph, but 1. it's kinda illegal to be doing that speed and 2. I do most of my driving in the city.

Here's a recent run I've done with my Dragy. I know it isn't fast by real performance car standards, but honestly its more than enough for me.

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SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3086 Rep 4,210 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I haven't tuned mine, and don't currently plan to, but I do believe that I have seen others who have done so. I have had no issues with my engine but it is only 2.5 years old.
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brokeboi Private 41 Rep 86 Posts Drives: F90 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	bootmod3 is your best option. I know someone that did it on their 330e with the same engine as the 530 (B48), and he managed to get about 340hp.
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Slo G30 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: G30 530e Join Date: May 2023 Location: Princeton, NJ iTrader: (0)	My 2018 530e is currently on a Bootmod3 Stage 1 Map. I coded the extra HP values to come in on the sport display with BimmerCode, but even though those dials go to about 320HP, it's easily maxing that out. Im estimating it's making anywhere between 330 and 350HP. I thought that I would want to go to stage 2 quickly afterward, but honestly, the added power and especially the torque is amazing. Above 120MPH, I would want theoretically want more umph, but 1. it's kinda illegal to be doing that speed and 2. I do most of my driving in the city. Here's a recent run I've done with my Dragy. I know it isn't fast by real performance car standards, but honestly its more than enough for me.
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