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      12-02-2016, 05:15 PM   #1
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Talking New BMS development car: 2017 BMW 230i B48

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Our B48 development car finally showed up. It's a no option automatic trans 230. Expect to see some dynos and new JB4 B48 development shortly.



Couple engine bay photos with and without the engine covers. So much room in here.

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Quite a different look in the engine bay than the N20.
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Hey guys,

Our B48 development car finally showed up. It's a no option automatic trans 230. Expect to see some dynos and new JB4 B48 development shortly.
Awesome! I should be picking mine up next week (fingers crossed) after ED. Can't wait for some parts development so I can start Modding a bit.
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Awesome! I should be picking mine up next week (fingers crossed) after ED. Can't wait for some parts development so I can start Modding a bit.
Jb4 is already available, thats a really good starting point
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Have people have enough experience driving 230is to comment on how the new engine compares w/ the N20/N26?
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Hey guys,

Our B48 development car finally showed up. It's a no option automatic trans 230. Expect to see some dynos and new JB4 B48 development shortly.



Couple engine bay photos with and without the engine covers. So much room in here.

My understanding is that the Mini Cooper S also uses the B48 engine

Any idea how different those motors are equipped?

The B48 in the 230 is rated for more power than the one in the MCS
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Someone please give a comparison between then N20 and B48!
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Hi

Hello everyone. Do you know when BMS will be ready with their tune for the current 2017 230i ? Or perhaps any parts at all? I have had my car for like 3 months and I am very anxious to get something done to it.
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Hello everyone. Do you know when BMS will be ready with their tune for the current 2017 230i ? Or perhaps any parts at all? I have had my car for like 3 months and I am very anxious to get something done to it.
the B48 JB4 is already available ... It is the same as the B58 one
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That's great news Mike! Thank you for reply. I'm new to this so forgive me for any questions that may sound foolish. I will definitely get one soon, is it safe to install it and have it running all the time? Also what other parts for performance are available for 230i. And the development 230i you guys have, what parts are you working on for the future? I want to know when and what would be available so I can possibly hold off till you come out with something worth waiting.
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That's great news Mike! Thank you for reply. I'm new to this so forgive me for any questions that may sound foolish. I will definitely get one soon, is it safe to install it and have it running all the time? Also what other parts for performance are available for 230i. And the development 230i you guys have, what parts are you working on for the future? I want to know when and what would be available so I can possibly hold off till you come out with something worth waiting.
Hi,
Happy to answer all your questions.

At this time JB4 is the only option i can think of, pretty sure we will soon have downpipes, charge pipe and intercoolers for your car.

Yes the JB4 is very safe to use.
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That's great news Mike! Thank you for reply. I'm new to this so forgive me for any questions that may sound foolish. I will definitely get one soon, is it safe to install it and have it running all the time? Also what other parts for performance are available for 230i. And the development 230i you guys have, what parts are you working on for the future? I want to know when and what would be available so I can possibly hold off till you come out with something worth waiting.
There is also the BMS B48 intake thats now out. Got the first one and will install and report as soon as I receive my prefilter.
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There is also the BMS B48 intake thats now out. Got the first one and will install and report as soon as I receive my prefilter.
can you please post your opinion about the intake you purchased from BMS and also maybe a picture? I would like to get it and want to here what you have to say about it.
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There is also the BMS B48 intake thats now out. Got the first one and will install and report as soon as I receive my prefilter.
can you please post your opinion about the intake you purchased from BMS and also maybe a picture? I would like to get it and want to here what you have to say about it.
Im at work right now but can definately post a review soonish !
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Im at work right now but can definately post a review soonish !
thank you sir, i cant wait to hear about it
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Hey guys,

Our B48 development car finally showed up. It's a no option automatic trans 230. Expect to see some dynos and new JB4 B48 development shortly.



Couple engine bay photos with and without the engine covers. So much room in here.

Hey guys, any progress on the 230i that you got? How far are you guys away to think that there might be pipes, intake and stuff like that available for the car.
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Hey guys, any progress on the 230i that you got? How far are you guys away to think that there might be pipes, intake and stuff like that available for the car.
JB+, JB4 and intake are out

Meth kit on the way
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JB+, JB4 and intake are out

Meth kit on the way
Which one will give me better performance gains ? I want to maximize the potential. Should I wait to buy the meth kit or should I get a job+ or jb4 and then a meth kit when available ?
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Which one will give me better performance gains ? I want to maximize the potential. Should I wait to buy the meth kit or should I get a job+ or jb4 and then a meth kit when available ?
Jb4 + intake for now

meth kit once available
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Jb4 + intake for now

meth kit once available

Is the intake you are referring to just the cone? Or is there an actual cold air intake with a pipe
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Is the intake you are referring to just the cone? Or is there an actual cold air intake with a pipe
Its this one
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