bmw b38 calibrations

We are the highest 5 star rated tuning firm in the entire UK and continue to grow daily.

tuning guide for bmw b38 platform

The successor of the N13 engine comes the B38 engine, coming as a 3 cylinder 1.5 turbo. This engine comes in various models of the BMW range badged as the 18i commonly on the F series facelift LCI models & G series. Being 1 cylinder less than the previous N13 doesn't phase this newer variant still hosting a huge potential in tuning.

Stage 1 calibration:

190BHP & 270NM

Mandatory:

Completely stock vehicle (Zero modifications required)

Optional Additions:

Induction kit
Catback exhaust
Gearbox map (Auto models only)

Stage 2 calibration:

190-200BHP & 310-320NM

Mandatory:

Downpipe decat or sports cat exhaust (T&C's Section 3)
Induction kit
Uprated intercooler
Gearbox map (Auto models only)

Here we show a great example of both the stages taking place on a very healthy example of the B38 engine in form of the F20 118i. This was an excellent example of a B38 engined 118i brought to us from stock and covering over various hardware and tuning stages. The graph defines what we have achieved within stages 1 & 2.

Stock:

135BHP & 164Ftlb (222NM)

Stage 1 Calibration:

188BHP & 204Ftlb (276NM)

Stage 2 Calibration:

196BHP & 232Ftlb (314NM)