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Tuned1M · 08-29-2011, 10:56 AM

There's only one guy I know of who's currently running a JB4 on his car and he's not a member here. Anybody else considering this for their 1M? I'd be interested to hear how the already tuned N54 engine responds to the piggyback.

Let's keep this on topic too. No need to turn this into a tune war.

Papethova · 08-29-2011, 11:01 AM

I know a guy who is planning on doing it but he isnt a member of this forum either. He doesnt have his car yet, but he is waiting to see others' experiences first.

Redlyne_mr2 · 08-29-2011, 11:04 AM

Im looking to do it on mine. I'm hoping someone with more knowledge than myself on the JB4 can chime in as Terry off N54 tech says it works just fine. I've heard that there are some boost building issues with the current tune.

Fundahl · 08-29-2011, 11:26 AM

I already have the JB4 and meth kit ready. I can install it in about 15 minutes and will do after 1,200 mile oil change.

Tuned1M · 08-29-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundahl

I already have the JB4 and meth kit ready. I can install it in about 15 minutes and will do after 1,200 mile oil change.

Look forward to your review.

carchrism5 · 08-29-2011, 12:30 PM

I'd go ESS personally

SV Concepts II · 08-29-2011, 12:40 PM

It should work out just fine, just like Terry said. However, I am curious to see the reviews. Subscribed.

Red135 · 08-29-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundahl

I already have the JB4 and meth kit ready. I can install it in about 15 minutes and will do after 1,200 mile oil change.

The were was a minor issue running the JB4 on the 1M, previously. Was it fixed with the current firmware or do you still need to email him for the correction?

Rekraps · 08-29-2011, 06:06 PM

Considered it but my discussions with ESS convinced me that was the better route to go.

Tuned1M · 08-29-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Red135

The were was a minor issue running the JB4 on the 1M, previously. Was it fixed with the current firmware or do you still need to email him for the correction?

Appears the 8/15 firmware update resolved most of this but I haven't seen any revised data logs to prove it.

RAM1320 · 08-29-2011, 07:16 PM

I have Procede and AFE dual cone intake, and I just installed the AR downpipes and Berk mid pipe. I have not had a chance to really drive it with the exhaust mods because of heavy rain today.
I did a baseline dyno of 325 WHP with only the AFE intake. I am still waiting on the ETS intercooler. It felt much better with the Procede in it.
I will post the dyno numbers once everything is done.

Fundahl · 08-29-2011, 07:58 PM

JB4, WW Meth kit and CP-E charge-pipe are being installed in mine after the break-in oil change. Then on to CP-E c@tless down and mid-pipes and possibly the AMS intercooler to finish it up for the stock turbos.

I run a Mustang Dynamometer and will be posting results here and video's on our company Youtube channel.

www.361motorsports.com

http://www.youtube.com/user/361Motorsports

Tuned1M · 08-30-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fundahl

JB4, WW Meth kit and CP-E charge-pipe are being installed in mine after the break-in oil change. Then on to CP-E c@tless down and mid-pipes and possibly the AMS intercooler to finish it up for the stock turbos.

I run a Mustang Dynamometer and will be posting results here and video's on our company Youtube channel.

www.361motorsports.com

http://www.youtube.com/user/361Motorsports

So when's that run in service appointment going to happen?

Tuned1M · 08-30-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAM1320

I have Procede and AFE dual cone intake, and I just installed the AR downpipes and Berk mid pipe. I have not had a chance to really drive it with the exhaust mods because of heavy rain today.
I did a baseline dyno of 325 WHP with only the AFE intake. I am still waiting on the ETS intercooler. It felt much better with the Procede in it.
I will post the dyno numbers once everything is done.

That's a healthy baseline. What kind of dyno was it?

Fundahl · 08-30-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

So when's that run in service appointment going to happen?

Ha I'm still waiting for the car to get here.

But trust me, I'll put 1,200 miles on it VERY quickly!

I'll also do some VP Racing Fuel MS109 testing for you guys.

18psi should be fun with this M diff.....

RAM1320 · 08-31-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

That's a healthy baseline. What kind of dyno was it?

Dynojet.

zayzay · 09-01-2011, 11:58 AM

as anyone tried the active autowerkes ecu tune. they say they are giving 50hp to the wheels.

Chill · 09-01-2011, 12:52 PM

COBB is working on something too for the 1M, probably another month or so till its released.

Tuned1M · 09-01-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chill

COBB is working on something too for the 1M, probably another month or so till its released.

^ I hear they're looking for a 1M owner in the Austin TX too. If anyone's down that way you may want to stop by their shop. They said the current AP should only need a minor adjsutment for the 1M.

obnoxious2 · 09-01-2011, 01:23 PM

Does anyone know how the tune affects the overboost when shifting gears? I'm assuming it is gone as basically you are in overboost the whole time?

zayzay · 09-01-2011, 01:29 PM

active autowerkes also has a tune for the 1m which gives an additional 60hp. their phone number is 305-233-9300.

drstorm · 09-26-2011, 11:22 AM

have ams, synapse bov in mine and jb4. Make more power but not a lot more to my impression. DIfference is really bigger when 135i stock to jb3 then m1 stock to jb4. BUt car run smooth. I think the biggest difference is that you have always overboost. Keep in mind that on a 350hp car butt dyno is not accurate!

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08-29-2011, 11:01 AM	#2
Papethova Colonel Drives: '08 135/ '11 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: at Death Valley 127 Posts: 2,866 iTrader: (0)	I know a guy who is planning on doing it but he isnt a member of this forum either. He doesnt have his car yet, but he is waiting to see others' experiences first.

08-29-2011, 11:04 AM	#3
Redlyne_mr2 Private Drives: 1m, mr2 turbo, Land Rover Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	Im looking to do it on mine. I'm hoping someone with more knowledge than myself on the JB4 can chime in as Terry off N54 tech says it works just fine. I've heard that there are some boost building issues with the current tune.

08-29-2011, 11:26 AM	#4
Fundahl Captain Drives: VO 1M, 300zx TT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 705 iTrader: (0)	I already have the JB4 and meth kit ready. I can install it in about 15 minutes and will do after 1,200 mile oil change.

08-29-2011, 12:30 PM	#6
carchrism5 Captain Drives: 1M, Z4 35is, R32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT Posts: 911 iTrader: (3)	I'd go ESS personally

08-29-2011, 12:40 PM	#7
SV Concepts II Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 Posts: 6,095 iTrader: (7)	It should work out just fine, just like Terry said. However, I am curious to see the reviews. Subscribed.

08-29-2011, 07:16 PM	#11
RAM1320 New Member Drives: AW 1M & Z4 M coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: MIAMI Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	I have Procede and AFE dual cone intake, and I just installed the AR downpipes and Berk mid pipe. I have not had a chance to really drive it with the exhaust mods because of heavy rain today. I did a baseline dyno of 325 WHP with only the AFE intake. I am still waiting on the ETS intercooler. It felt much better with the Procede in it. I will post the dyno numbers once everything is done.

08-29-2011, 07:58 PM	#12
Fundahl Captain Drives: VO 1M, 300zx TT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 705 iTrader: (0)	JB4, WW Meth kit and CP-E charge-pipe are being installed in mine after the break-in oil change. Then on to CP-E c@tless down and mid-pipes and possibly the AMS intercooler to finish it up for the stock turbos. I run a Mustang Dynamometer and will be posting results here and video's on our company Youtube channel. www.361motorsports.com http://www.youtube.com/user/361Motorsports

09-01-2011, 11:58 AM	#17
zayzay Private First Class Drives: bmw 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	as anyone tried the active autowerkes ecu tune. they say they are giving 50hp to the wheels.

09-01-2011, 12:52 PM	#18
Chill Private First Class Drives: 1M BSM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Santa Cruz CA Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	COBB is working on something too for the 1M, probably another month or so till its released.

09-01-2011, 01:23 PM	#20
obnoxious2 New Member Drives: turbos Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Em Dee Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know how the tune affects the overboost when shifting gears? I'm assuming it is gone as basically you are in overboost the whole time?

09-01-2011, 01:29 PM	#21
zayzay Private First Class Drives: bmw 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	active autowerkes also has a tune for the 1m which gives an additional 60hp. their phone number is 305-233-9300.

09-26-2011, 11:22 AM	#22
drstorm Enlisted Member Drives: 1m Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	have ams, synapse bov in mine and jb4. Make more power but not a lot more to my impression. DIfference is really bigger when 135i stock to jb3 then m1 stock to jb4. BUt car run smooth. I think the biggest difference is that you have always overboost. Keep in mind that on a 350hp car butt dyno is not accurate!