We Set a World Record In BMW B48 4-Cylinder Power!

[@iflaw01]

Bro I cant imagine running into you in my stage 2 340i (6 speed) and getting gapped by 330i. Lol what a beautiful thing!

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

Modern BMW engines have so much potential I am just wondering what reliability will be like in the future.

[@tlcj3838]

These B series are potentially the best design yet. Especially being a solid deck block with a block cradle. I have a 2021 430i msport. It has the B46TU. Stock at the moment its pushing 20-24psi boost. Im i highly considering this turbo package once my warranty is up

[@indomieforlife]

@@tlcj3838 i do agree that the b series are the best modern bmw engines in terms of reliability and tuning by design, but everything around the engine itself are something that we're yet to see in terms of longetivity and obviously reliability since they're relatively new 👍👍

[@tlcj3838]

@@indomieforlife I am currently at approximately 48k miles on mine. Still stock other than Dinan axle back exhaust. In eco pro if I hypermile it I can get 43-47mpg depending on wind and she’s seen 161+mph somewhere in Mexico lol. Will be doing Dinan Intake and a charge pipe upgrade to help with the longevity since the factory charge pipe is plastic. Supposedly they beefed up the plastic charge pipe.

[@grein545]

@@indomieforlifeyeah so far emerging b48 issues seem to be related to rubber/plastic external cooling components failing with age and heat cycling. Plastic oil filter housing cracking, certain coolant houses also failing. The internals seem solid. Seems pretty typical for BMW based on my readings.

[@beefcake8920]

Any B46/48 gurus around? Got a 330 stage 2 BM3 with custom exhaust but having weird codes but cars running fine

[@TheExcarlos]

Thing I love about the B48 is the space to work on. The turbo conversion from your last video looks so much easier than a N54 335i. great job man! keen to see update videos in the future

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah the room is awesome.

[@Lovedus]

Thank you sir, for this series on the B48 ! I found it extremely informative and am very grateful. Have a wonderful & prosperous year ahead!

[@josephkelly4893]

What a beast of a little motor, running a N54 335i myself, but I like the look of one of these in my future. Thanks for being a pioneer

[@fredrikmagnusson6469]

I love that your voice is so calm. I'm watching these as an anti anxiety remedy.

[@giovannicerchiara]

Can’t wait to mod my b48 supra now 😊

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

Congrats

[@sierram1st]

This is my first time seeing one of your videos, I’m impressed with how much knowledge you have. I will definitely be following you from now on.

[@Ubeans2001]

The technical quality of this channel never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, DIYs, and research!

[@goracebox]

Super impressive power and drivability out of this 4 cylinder! Can’t wait to tune more of these once people start getting more involved in this platform.

[@SupraSav]

Legend, sir. Glad to see you over 100k! Well deserved

[@VehicularDIY]

Thank you!

[@AbhishekSingh-qz3fx]

Finally!!! Keep posting the regular updates, on reliability or any potent issues.

[@perculoushoncho1662]

sick video, i have a 2020 330i and have been waiting for someone to jump on a sick 330i build and test it’s potential. hella encouraging to continue the build instead of swapping it 💪🏼

[@MG-Alexandrovich]

B48 doesn’t get much love, wish you luck

[@prisoner__no.007]

How he talks is so chill, like he did this milion times before. Build is so cool and cant wait to see more.

[@laneanderson3005]

I have been waiting for this forever!!! So glad it's here.

[@dinosoarmotorsports]

I have a 2022 230 and would love to get 350/350 HP/TQ on a 93 octane. This channel really makes this sound pretty easy.

[@sibbese3740]

Nice to see this follow up of the turbo swap, so 475hp 790Nm - @ the Wheels, but now lowered slightly. Still amazing figures. Looking forward to next one.

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah approximately 475 horsepower at the wheels and 700NM at the wheels is what I’m driving it around at.

[@KrystianGaleczka5]

We have made in Poland m140i with b58 engine for 675hp and 760nm of torque, so it’s like 560 ft lb. It’s doin 2,7s 0-60, 60-120 in 5,5s, you need to just made a hybrid turbo from it, hpfp dorsch stg2, downpipe and e20 fuel 😊

[@StromMotorsports]

We love this engine, use it in our B46 race cars but with Motec ECU and our own port injection kit

[@User37621]

It’s nice to read and see positive results on the B48. So sick of the forums praising the b58 and acting as if a b48 is worth garbage lol I guess I shouldn’t feel too bad about running my b48 hard with 93 octane and Racechip gts

[@kevinsmb]

Thank you for the content! I’ve been waiting for this update for so long!! I’m currently getting a stage 2 E85 tune on my 135iX developed and looking to get an IM450 next year

[@themrgrant777]

Bro!! About to smack every infinity on the road with 4 cylinders wow

[@importjdmexport3119]

B48 has crazy potential props to you for pushing this platform something different gonna get rid of my n54 haha

[@VehicularDIY]

Haha nice, anyone coming from an N54 will love the transmission in this car.

[@importjdmexport3119]

@@VehicularDIY not if you have a manual one 🫡

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah lol I still have the 135i manual that I beat on once in a while. But yeah the auto is lightyears ahead of the zf6 on the N54s and it wasn't bad with a service an XHP.

[@bradley081]

Have same engine in the new 2024 JCW mini I got for my father. Glad to see the potential of the B48. The first 100 hp gains easy through a tune as they are heavily detuned for the mini. Should fly on just 1.2 tons

[@federicotorresbordils7624]

Congratulations for upgrade the B48, waiting for the next video for ECU and port injection integration with the BMW DME BimmerN53

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, I’ll go into details like how we figured out how to adapt the software on the motiv to work with a 4 cylinder.

[@prvvyTV]

Thank for all the info and gems on this one ! This engine is beyond underrated

[@Csa-j7q]

This is a cool channel and the guy knows what he is doing !! Better than other bmw channels! I have a 530i with b48 excited !!

[@fastboatster]

Great result! I also expected b48 to deliver, it has all the ingredients to do it. Maybe the next step is to go into the engine and do all the stuff typically done to build b58s and see where it gets you powerwise? Also, would be good to see you try swapping b58 from the f30 340i into f30/f31 328i

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah I’m debating if I want to throw a rod and piston in and target 500 whp but 600 WTQ all day long. Would be significantly faster drag racing with that much more torque.

[@fastboatster]

@@VehicularDIY somehow, I hope that this internal debate resolves with a decision to upgrade the rods etc)

[@simplistic2143]

finally they will have some respect for us B48! thank you for making this video

[@Gutted_G]

I like how he lets us know they’re affiliated links. Just a genuine guy.

[@pmolczan]

Thanks!

[@VehicularDIY]

Thank you!

[@1eotech]

this is so perfect, i really like the stock airbox housing makes it a real sleeper

[@hulk-smash-deez-hose.7951]

The blue with black rims🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥best sporty color

[@RonTheGod]

I used to have G20 330i, but it got totaled after being rear-ended 😥 This video makes me want to pick one up again.

[@eliasbutcher859]

I’ve been waiting for this video! Congrats !

[@flippy9133]

amazing, time will tell how reliable these engines are at higher mileage, so far looks good

[@VehicularDIY]

The logs are happy thus far. Not worried about the pistons since I'm running ethanol, it would only be the rods but they aren't the week point even on the B58s being pushed to the limit.

[@EverettEvJenkins]

You make me love my B48 so much more. I’m about to go Stage 2 now. Hopefully will get to your level one day!!

[@EverettEvJenkins]

Side note if you see this, how is your Trans holding up??

[@YoumadXDXDXDXDXDXD]

@@EverettEvJenkinsthe trans holds up to 700 horsepower until you have to build it

[@mile4809]

I have been waiting so long man. Thank you!

[@mile4809]

is more horsepower possible in europe with the super 98 and super 98e5 fuels

[@VehicularDIY]

I would think you could get closer to 400 WHP on EU 98 ron.

[@PapiAndrey]

Such a cool build, i’m glad this channel is getting the recognition it deserves. We’ve all seen the run of the mill downpipe and tune B58, it’s boring now. But a B48? You never see that, it’s awesome! While i think the exhaust sounds good as is, i would love to see an unequal length turbo manifold/ header. Some S63’s sound like a boxer 4 cyl (or any unequal length exhaust 4 pot), i think if the B48 had that and also had the same active sound design from an S63 powered car like the M5, it would be even cooler. Inside it would sound like an M5 and outside would at least be reminiscent of it. The rumble and V8-esque sound. The S63’s unequal length turbo manifold has a mix of cross plane crank and flat plane crank sound. A similarly designed turbo manifold for the B48 should yield similar results

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks! Yeah would be fun to play around with how it sounds, I’m happy it’s not raspy and when it’s under load it sounds pretty good but could use some volume.

[@AbhishekSingh-qz3fx]

​@@VehicularDIYHow is 60-100 pull, now? I bet it's much stronger. Any timings would be great. Again, you set a benchmark here, gave us a lot of hope.

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah the 60 to 100 mph pull is much stronger and 100+ is very surprising. Seems like it's pulling much harder than you'd expect even with north of 500 HP. I plan on timing 60 to 130. I bought a Racebox mini device to do so.

[@michaeldschutte]

Lol a 4 cylinder still sounds like a hairdryer compared to a 6

[@SonicTheLedge]

@@michaeldschutte you heard an A45 S? It sounds way better than your B58

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Great numbers Musa! Thanks for sharing. Have a good one, regards Nico.

[@SoldierBoii47]

Thank you for being one of the few channels to mod the B48/46! I just bought an X3 with the same engine so hopefully it’s not too different I’m what I have to di

[@Josh-qm4rb]

The B48 is literally at Honda K series/4G63 strength levels! Can we hit 550, even 600whp on the stock internals?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah on a big single should be able to do 600 whp as the torque would come on later and can be dialed down.

[@Josh-qm4rb]

@@VehicularDIY Wow that is absolutely insane! God knows how much horsepower the 300hp B48 (M35i, JCW GP) can handle... They have further strengthened pistons and rods. 700 maybe?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah sounds like it, only issue is the auto trans that comes with them can't handle the same amount of power from what I've heard.

[@Bimmapoppy]

I just bought myself a 2017 330i and I love the car, can’t wait to make more power out of it

[@tx_matt2955]

I was waiting for this one video for so long. So hype 🔥🔥🔥

[@souk-tv]

Is that B48 a B48B20B or B48B20A? Other than the 2019 G20, does the 2020, 21, 22 still have the same engine / Supra pistons prior to the LCI ? And does the 2019 or above G20 330i have a tunable gearbox?

[@agxnt7649]

that’s quite the sleeper, doesn’t sound or look under the hood like 500 hp I love that

[@bjently]

These upgraded turbos and downpipe and all are not CARB'able in Cali, so i have no clue if you and other heavy car modders tend to go to stock every 2 years or if you find a smog guy. either way, love the build, huge inspiration, wish I could do the same

[@infidel900rr]

Awesome, been waiting for this. 👍

[@klajer]

My G20 330e made 440 hp and 687 nm (506 ft lb) on crank with a tune and on pump gas. It has the b20b engine from the 330i because its a 2021 model. Later models has the b20a from the 320i.

[@MicDropBBQ]

Nice!!! This is the one I was looking for after I watched your install video. DAMN!

[@timkebienda1809]

Just so you know, that car has been writing to Munich faithfully. The Boys in Munich are proud!

[@saf6996]

Been watching you for so long. Congrats on the build, and now at 102k subs. 🎉

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate it.

[@juancarlosathome101]

MOUSA!!!! Was starting to get a tad worried there with your "hiatus!" 🤪 Great to see you back at it man, and I am not surprised at all that your success is world record-level... I've always said (both to you and to literally anyone that asks me about BMW-related stuff on YT) that you're the best source for this type of content, ALWAYS with an emphasis on reliability. Massive congratulations to you sir! 🥳

[@Z3greg]

Woke up and saw the video and thought ooohhh snap this is it😅

[@f30angel]

This is so cool to see, I have a 2018 f30 330I b48 engine I’m running a catless downpipe from VRSF and a aftermarket charge pipe from FTP motor sports, as for the tune it’s a simple stage 2 OTS map from bootmod3

[@Will-fs7oz]

I have same car but f31. Go for the e30 tune, it’s free and you get some more power and it sounds a little better. Where did you get the turbo downpipe gasket and clamp though? Cause when I ordered my downpipe it was out of stock and I can’t find them anywhere

[@f30dill]

Thank you so much man, been looking to see what my motor can do and how much it can handle. Still so cool you bought my friends blown 328i and rebuilt it! That cars had so cool shit done in it if you ever wanna see 😅

[@VehicularDIY]

yeah that 328i was special.

[@Isaac-yl6gb]

I’ve been dying to see someone actually build this car because I knew it could push 400 wheel reliably but 500 wheel is insane and I want to do it

[@vliegendehollander1031]

Awesome job man, incredible results. I would love to do this to my 330i. Looking forward to the next video, I hope there’s some more explanation how exactly you’ve done things besides installing the turbo. Cheers from the Netherlands👊🏼

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, yes I will go into more detail for sure.

[@tubejorrit]

Very cool development, a 330i with 350 to 400whp on pumpgas would be my daily driver. I drove a 340i and a 330i back to back and the 330i felt more nimble because of less weight in the front and the 340i had x-drive (no rwd option in Europe).

[@michaeldschutte]

I rate that's just rwd vs awd.

[@ravetilldawn]

This motor in a E30 with a 6 speed would be a badass fun car to drive.

[@ferrynpalmer3875]

I've been watching you for YEARS. I let go of my FBO MHD stage 2+, X-hp stage 3 E93 335i a few years ago and bought a Model S. The Tesla is fast and I'm hooked, I'll never be without one moving forward. I have a 1995 Lexus LS400 that's got 150k and is clean as a whistle. I thought I'd keep it forever, but I think you might've got me thinking about a B48 as a 2nd car now!!!

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks for watching all this time! Nice, the fuel economy on this engine is awesome so it’s a win win IMO.

[@ferrynpalmer3875]

@@VehicularDIY ....NO....THANK YOU!! You gave me the confidence to tune that N54 and make it what I wanted. I turned EVERY bolt on that car, installed EVERY upgrade. M3 control arms, DP's, water pump, OFHG, brakes, EVERYTHING I did to that car YOU were a part of. You saved me thousands AND gave me confidence to work on my own stuff. Seriously, your contributions were invaluable to me!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@VehicularDIY]

Awesome! Comments like this keep me motived. Thanks!!

[@Vyper-]

I have a M235i gran coupe. Does it have the same tuning potential? I was told that it probably will have heating problems..

[@matthewthedude146]

Now this makes me excited for when the warranty for my g20 330i runs out! Over 500tq out of an unmodified 4banger is insane!

[@Garik.e60]

Thanks for the video, I was exited when this part 2 came out. I’m tempted to do this on my 740

[@MDVA44]

I’ve been waiting for this !!! I’m glad to see you doing these videos on the B48 platform as I plan to get one soon. I’m now driving an Audi A4 Avant B8. These bimmers have my attention and I want something RWD and still fun and good on gas. I have V8’s already but there is something about making a 4 banger whoop some asses…nothing mor fun in my opinion. Reason for edit: Thanks Musa…you the man brother

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah I’m surprised it’s taken so long for this platform to get some recognition.

[@laneanderson3005]

@@VehicularDIYI’ve been saying the same thing forever. I’m like, well if the b58 can make upwards of 900, surely the b48 can easily run 450

[@eliasbutcher859]

My first car was a b8 saloon and it was an absolute shitter 😅. Burned and leaked oil like nobody’s business. I’m sure that your familiar with the timing chain/guide/tensioner situation as well that affected n20s

[@MDVA44]

Yeah I’m familiar with the timing chains… weak chains and shit tensioner’s. I also know to stay away from the N20. I’ve been watching this channel since the start with the 335i content and all the nursing these things back to life and saving them from the scrapper’s. I’m a VAG guy at heart but I’ve always respected BMW and admired the way they appeal in all departments. This would be the perfect place to get my feet wet with in bimmer waters. It’s 330i or 230i. Any other suggestions as to weight or sport packages to look for would be helpful… thanks 🙏🏽

[@leoorsag4746]

Just insane. Congrats !

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks!

[@danjohnson4819]

Congratulations on 100k!!! Keep up the good work. You always make great content

[@VehicularDIY]

Thank you!

[@gabrielegiovannucci657]

Nice video ,Thanks for bringing content for the b48, I'm a b48 owner from Italy, I want to see 91 and 93 oct numbers

[@rohitsproduction8556]

Finally some b48/b46 action

[@VehicularDIY]

The owner of IPOS said if the B58 is the modern 2JZ the B48 is the modern SR20 or 4G63.

[@Whoareyoucalling]

Crazy power! Whats your 0-60 and quarter mile times for your G20? My map 6 JB4 G22 x drive hits 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and my best quarter mile is 11.8.

[@AKBAKB-p7e]

What brand fuel injectors did you use? I’m actually working on doing exactly what you did. I’m just waiting for my FEMTO unlock since it’s a 22 530i. CANT WAIT!! Thank you so much!

[@jojomajesty]

thank you for all the hard work you did!

[@One_don2612]

Thanks for these video man

[@alexhentschel1080]

thanks for the very informative video! i have a f30 330i and ive wondered what the upper limits are on the engine. theres so little content/info out there for the little 4 banger! i a have a jb4, catback, mst intake and ftp charge pipe, as well as lightweight forged wheels and im really happy with how peppy the car is. not pushing crazy amounts of power but i think its perfect for a daily.

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks for watching! Toward the end of the video I cover that topic.

[@hamoode4581]

Amazing video! I have been waiting nearly 3 years for someone to pull the trigger and put an upgraded turbo on a g20 330i. I saw you mentioned an intake manifold, would you mind sharing which ones you’re considering? Because I couldn’t find any for the b48.

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks! Yeah that link will be available shortly, I’ll link to it once it’s online. Likely in the next video.

[@ericfan1223]

Love my b48 supra, excited for these kits to become more popular. All i want is 320-350 hp and 400ftlb of torque

[@VehicularDIY]

You can get that with stock turbo.

[@ericfan1223]

@@VehicularDIY so sick, just with downpipe, intake and tune?

[@ericfan1223]

@@VehicularDIY im at 43k stock miles on my 2021. So soon

[@VehicularDIY]

Around 320 oh e85 and closer to 350 with an upgraded intake manifold. No port injection required and torque will be over 400. This is at the wheels.

[@roDIYgo]

REgarding this sheet 16:47 we have some early G20 330e engine(B48B20B) which is basically the same as the 330i, source: My 2020 330e G20 has this engine.

[@alexmihai8493]

so...stage 1 I would say its a piece of cake and totall safe

[@natel4545]

Yea the mustang ecoboost can make 612whp & 632wtq on a mustang dyno-jet with bolts on and an upgraded turbo with proper fueling, but how long is that power sustainable? You’ll start getting valve float with variable valve timing. You need tons of cooling mods etc and even then it’s just a matter of time before something goes wrong.

[@davec5237]

Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@unassailablefacts]

What kind of diagnostic tool do you have? I’m curious what’s the best just to check everything with the vehicle stock or not.

[@Credman1883]

Awesome work man!

[@Smartrior]

Man this is amazing! :) Thank you a lot! Im from Ukraine and I got 430i F32 ( B48 Gen 1 engine, not TU engine like you got) I got Hybrid Turbo and 372 horse and about 550 NM torque It is nice to see someone else takes on B48 and pushed it further into development like you do! I hope to add some cooling tunes next spring but I understand most of tunes you did isnt available in Ukraine so it seems I'll have to stay with the 370hp for now :D

[@VehicularDIY]

Nice, yeah seems like the majority of interest is coming from overseas.

[@Reaper_f30]

Hi there man, can I ask are you still on stock internals on these numbers or have you places forged piston heads in?

[@SK-0161]

What hybrid turbo did you use?

[@Reaper_f30]

@@VehicularDIY I believe this is because EU and other countries dont have as vast roads and low costing fuel prices compared to US, I can assure a 300BHP car here on UK roads will feel alot faster than on US roads lol

[@VehicularDIY]

Bont stock internals.

[@EliFeldman]

I have a standard option 2019 g20 330ix sport line. I've read that the m-sport has additional oil cooling. Beyond that are there other parts mechanically that differ/limit the sport line 330ix?

[@mikmillerrealtor]

Thank you for this video and build. I am trying to achieve the same on my c300 (w205) coupe setup.

[@insltek]

On a benz? Forget that... Sell the car and buy a bmw.. much wiser

[@erickmendeznegron]

Can you talk a bit about the b48e? Since it has upgraded internals and lower compression, id be interested in theretical upper limits. Currently they only bad thing about it is the transmission that comes with it not being the ZF.

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah I'm thinking a video talking about all the different variants of B48 would be helpful.

[@User37621]

@@VehicularDIYplease do

[@FernandoRamirez-mn3ih]

Amazing video , very informative. 🔥

[@SamAbraham]

F31 330 looking more appealing than ever

[@skeam9009]

Just wanted to know if you can do all you have done to your 330i rear wheel drive to the XDRIVE version and still make that power??

[@DjRevvz]

Thanks for the vid! The results are ridiculous and car sounds amazing. I plan on doing the same thing pretty much to my f30 330i 2018. For me to run the 330i pretty hard at the rack with reliability, what horsepower and torque do you recommend staying around (track) with the dyno and im450 turbo thats NOT going to stress the weak pistons in any way. Since I love the canyons and track I def don’t need the bigger 500 turbo. I’m just concerned with acceleration & mid power basically and suspension. With the 450 turbo upgrade, the downpipe & charge pipe, intake, and b58 HPFP would that be cold killer at the track? If not what else would you add? Thanks!

[@nafakaboy]

man that thing moves 👍 love it

[@skinnyguy9985]

Awesome video ! I have a 2017 f22 230i, was wondering how would it stack up to the f30 330i power? With the mods you provided. Or would it not be compatible?

[@Ntw-ts2cw]

330e early 2021 I'm not sure if my machine is a B48B20A or B48B20B what is the maximum horsepower it can make at the wheels? Right now my car has a charge pipe catless downpipe straight pipe mperformance exhaust mst air intake ngk spark plugs dinan ignition coil csf heat exchanger rapid tpm tuning chip I want to know how much maximum horsepower the machine can receive. Right now my horsepower is 374 whp 554 wtq e30 oil dme lock .

[@kdbuilds619]

2 months but well worth it. Very impressive.

[@hilmysafiq5577]

Loving your content! I own a g20 330i as well, wondering if you had knocking sound from the suspension components? I had my tie rods changed 3 times, control arms, engine mounts and steering rack under warranty but the sound still persists when i go through rough surfaces at low speed 😂

[@romancastro6237]

The 2019/20 make year 330e with the B48 b20B version has a the same compression ratio as the 330i. Can we assume the build would work?

[@joey8on]

I want to do this to my 2021 x3 sdrive30i. Would be a crazy sleeper

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah I was contemplating going with one before I ended up with this. You'd give some stock X3Ms a run for their money.

[@DexterDexter-oz9gk]

Hey, what parts should I look into, to get 350-400whp out of a f30 330i b48 2017/12 ? Nice project!

[@anthonyv5213]

Thanks for the update! Hoping to do something similar to my F30 2018 330i :)

[@i__villan989]

What do I gotta do to get similar results on a 2017 f30 b48?? Should I upgrade pistons?? Need a list plz sir 😂 I’m from California USA

[@VehicularDIY]

No you don’t need to upgrade the pistons if you want around 450 whp. Just go with full e85 and port injection.