Jun 11, 2012 click to read about the bmw m50m52 engine in the 325i328i tuning guide. The combination of new technology and better components, such as, variable valve timing, valvetronic, and forced induction result in better performance and increased fuel mileage as compared to the same displacement engines only a few years ago. The m62 v8 found in the 540i is a great platform, makes tons of power, and will run like a top for a long time if it is well taken care of. Bmw e38 740 m62 engine failed timing guides motor youtube. A successor to the bmw m60, the m62 features an aluminium engine block and a single row timing chain.
With electronic powertrain controllers, applying changes generally requires some sort of reprogrammingand a shutdown of the engine to make the change. Jun 26, 2019 camshaft tuning is an essential part of supercharger tuning. Vfengineering 19972003 bmw e38e39 540740 supercharger systems. It is a fully retuned engine management program that maximizes power while keeping all the bmw factory safeguards in place. The s62 engine is the bmw m high performance version of the m62, which was released in the e39 m5. Ecs tuning is not affiliated with any automobile manufacturers. Our highend performance products and services are professionally engineered, thoroughly tested and backed by industry leading customer service. Jet performance dst tuning software for latemodel gm. Bimmer performance center bmw service engine, internal. The maintainer of tunercat is a very capable bin hacker, and has discovered many of the parameters now known to the lt1 tuning community. One of the biggest improvements you can make to the engine is replacing the standard exhaust manifolds with a pair of high performance items. Schwaben by foxwell professional bmwminirolls royce elite scan tool.
I have a tuner that says he should be able to figure out the software and tune it for me. The bmw m62 engine proved to be a very popular engine in this time and was implemented in a variety of bmw vehicles. Message us before purchasing this option to make sure your vehicle can safely have it enabled. At bimmerforums, you will find technical howto information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. Engine tuning performance engine software bmw f10f12 m5m6 20122017. They can almost get a drivers license and legally drive themselves. You should tackle the chain guide service, vanos service, valve cover gasket replacement, and valley pan gasket service. It allows tuners to program virtually any combination of engine control, power adders and auxiliary devices, and accurately delivers proper amounts of fuel and correct ignition timing for any boost level or operating condition. I dont have one of each type of vehicle mentioned here so i dont have first hand experience with most of these to confirm each of. Suitable for professional tuning shops and enthusiasts alike, bytetuner provides all necessary functions to extract the full potential out of your stock vehicle or custom engine build.
Although the ecu does not allow user tuning, you dont have to hire a tuner to babysit your ecu at the track or get it started on a cold morning. If i cant come up with some good software i guess ill have to spend the. Bmw m62b44 engine turbo, reliability, specs, problems. Learn more software tuning provided is designed around the stock vehicle. An arduino based board that uses tunerstudio software for tuning, the same software used for megasquirt. The combination of new technology and better components, such as, variable valve timing, valvetronic, and forced induction result in better performance and increased fuel mileage as compared to the same displacement engines only a.
Hex tuning is designed as a full flash tune, meaning the entire data area of the ecu is reprogrammed to create and sustain more power. Toolset used to perform camshaft timing on m60 engines and vanos timing on m62 engines. A new wave of laptop tuning tools have been coming to market that allow users to directly modify the fuel and timing maps of stock ecus. Ive made the decision to move to a standalone efi system, my choice is called speeduino. This supercharger system is designed to offer the customer a very quick and easy, 100% bolton installation. Meaning the v8 will be wired and run in waste spark and semibatch fire injection.
Camshafts orchestrate the valve opening and closing events in the engine and decide whether what comes out of our motor is beautiful high power music, or a mess of dysphonics. Our combined expertise ranging from it engineering, market analysis, to race proven cockpit experience, fuels our passion for cars. It has stock engine, lightweight flywheel with megasquirt ms3x. Many engine related repairs require specialty tools. This is a discussion on which is the best and most complete efi tuning software for gm. Bmw m62b35 engine turbo, specifications, tuning, oil. The use of the proper supercharger optimized cam shaft can go a long way towards supercharger. Maxxecu mtune powerful pc software for intuitive dynotuning. Jun 18, 20 download megatunix tuning software for free. Some of them, such as the ecutek system for subaru wrxs, can directly read the lm1 s digital data stream and display afr or lambda in the. The engine rev limiter is raised to 7000 rpms and the vehicles top speed governor is removed. I have been lurking around your forums for a few years and have learned a lot from it. Timms bmw m62 and m62tu engine failsafe problems on e38. There are compensation tables built in for almost every condition.
The jbody organization, is the worlds largest automotive enthusiast group exclusively geared towards the general motors gm jcar platform including the chevrolet cavalier, pontiac sunfire, pontiac sunbird, pontiac j 2000, oldsmobile firenza, buick skyhawk and cadillac cimarron. Bmw m62 engine reconditioned at engine engineering. The small white light will come on and the buzzer will sound when boost reaches the level we set. Top 10 tuning tools tech gm hightech performance magazine. Software tuning is carried out via engine chips, diy flash software, plugin tuning modules, and even full standalone computers. Dinan performance engine software is so much more than just tuning up the turbo boost after all. Short stroke crank was installed into its cylinder block, and the diameter of the cylinders was diminished to 84 mm. Mtune pc software, pc or a windows tablet its all in the hand of the mastermind tuner. Bmw m62b35 engine reliability, problems and repair. Modern engines have come a great distance in a very short amount of time. Engine builder professional is an easy to use engine building software tool for 8, 6, 4, 10 and 12 cylinder engines. Bmw e38 740 m62 engine failed timing guides motor bimmermerchant. Bpm sport was created to provide the best ecu coding, tuning and performance engineering for the european car market.
This page is dedicated to the 19972003 bmw e38e39 540740 supercharger systems manufactured by our 3rd party manufacturer vfengineering. All you need to know about tuning the m62 engine from bmw. Protecting your bmw while giving the most performance is the definition of performance without sacrifice. Producing of the engine m60b40 was stopped, and instead they started launching m62b44. Timms bmw m62 and m62tu engine failsafe problems on e38 and e39 main dme ecu 30a fuse blown. S54 s62 standalone conversion, ews removal, optional wiring. Finally i gave up, switched the engine control over to an ms3x setup. Any input would be greatly appreciated because ive exhausted all other options. Complete ecs m62tu vanos rebuild kit if youre not sure if your vanos seals are bad then the only question you need to answer is if youve replaced them. Removed top speed governor is included, and you have the option of stock rpm limit or up to 6500rpm.
Tuning the m60m62 how to put a bmw v8 engine in a ford capri. I chose the fuel pump wire in the engine bays fuse box there are 4 pink to choose from, all hot with key on, some people tap off a radio circuit, multifunction switch, etc. Timms bmw m60, m62 and m62tub v8 engines scray noises. It took us almost the entire weekend to get the engine running where tuning could begin. Unlike other shops, we focus only on bmws and utilize the same stateoftheart equipment that official bmw dealerships use. With over 75 years of combined experience, bimmer performance center is raleighs premiere destination for bmw service. Autozone repair guide for your engine mechanical specifications gasoline engine tune up specifications. Velocity stacks also called as trumpets or horns can increase maximum airflow approx. Students experience levels ranging from no tuning experience to a seasoned tuner. Dinan d900445tu dinan performance engine software 1999.
The m62 is a naturally aspirated v8 engine used by bmw in various 5series, 7series, and xseries from 19952005. The speeduino has 4 injector controls and 4 coil logic outputs. A successor to the bmw m60, the m62 features an aluminium engine block and a single row timing chain in 1998, a technical update included vanos variable valve timing for the intake camshafts. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and our community is here to help other brainstorm. M62tu performance software upgrade e39 e38 e53 540i 740i. Megatunix is a crossplatform tuning application for some of the available diy fuel injection controllers, including the megasquirt ms1, ms1extra, ms2 and ms2extra as well as the libreems efi system and the jimstim ecu stimulatordevelopment tool. The sct inhouse training class consists two full days of hands on software and tuning material. The engine m62b35 was made on the base of the m62b44.
Performance tuning for your bmw gives it more efficient and effective ecu mapping which favor power delivery over comfort. Performance engine software bmw f10f12 m5m6 20122017. Ess naturally aspirated optimized ecu software is a result of 100s of dyno runs and exact calibration of all parameters to allow maximum performance gains with improved driveabilityfuel consumption and stock engine longevity. His software is affordable, not restricted to a single ecm, and has a builtin flash utility. Cobb approaches design by taking the entire vehicleplatform into account as a complete system. Services programming coding engine tuning transmission tuning package deals products. In 1996 bmw company produced new series of the engine m62, which replaced m60. The engine failsafe problem main 30a dme fuse blowing. Microchip tuning represents adjusting or updating an erasable programmable read only ram microchip in an automobiles or different vehicles electric control unit ecu to reach outstanding efficiency, regardless of whether it be more force, better emission, or perhaps much better. Revolution supercharger upgrade kits blackwatch racing. These are all known weak points in this engine, so if you dont remember. Im a local tuner, and i take a look to buy a complete tuning software for efi gm which is. Mhd flasher is the first android handheld application to bring ecu tuning and monitoring to the bmw n54, n55, s55, b58 and n engine.
Engine building software engine builder professional. Bmw may have achieved some impressive figures with the s62, but theres still plenty of room left for improvement. Bmw m5xs5x single vanos rebuild kit installation bmws vanos variable valve timing system is one of the most recognized systems in the industry. It was developed to allow the user to fully optimize the selection of engine components and engine settings for the ultimate engine build. With careful massaging, we have succeeded in fine tuning calibrations within the factory ecu, resulting in improved performance across the power band with. In recent years dinan has further expanded its portfolio to include other. Parts availability and cost seems to be the main problem with rebuilding and tuning the m60m62. Tuning the m60m62 how to put a bmw v8 engine in a ford.
Founded in 1979, dinan is well established as north americas premiere bmw tuner. Its a great engine design, but bearing shells and full gasket sets are expensive, and the availability on some other parts is nonexistent. Through custom ecu tuning we are able to provide more usable horsepower and torque outputs by modifying bmws cam timing vanos and fuel and ignition maps. The factory ecu is purposebuilt to run the s54s62 engine and it is by far the most refined for the task. With great power comes great responsibility, safety maps are programmed into the tune to pull power if an issue occurs. While tearing our engine apart, which we thought had no timing guide issues because of how well it. Fortunately there are a lot of old motors floating around ebay and scrapyards so 2nd hand parts are plentiful. The mhd flasher reveals the immense margin of power bmw left on the table with the n54, n55, s55, b58 and n motor, while still retaining the sophistication of the original engine management program. Im tuning my friends bmw e30 with m62b44 and 61mm schwitzer turbo from a big truck. The products depicted on this page are for informational purposes only, and are not for sale directly through vortech or paxton superchargers. These usually use the obdii port on board diagnostics.
Engine start with m62 supercharger after all those issues were sorted, we were finally able to take the car out and apply a little boost later in the day on 08072016. Laptop tuning of stock ecus tuning stock engine control. In 1998, a technical update included vanos variable valve timing for the intake camshafts. The dynamic spectrum tuner dst is designed for the performance enthusiast who wants total control of. In addition to our own custom bimmerworld bmw software files, we also offer tuning by epic motorsports, speedbuster, jim conforti, shark injector, afe power, and aem. You cant go wrong with a v8 and this pair have seen service in a wide range of bmws over the years.
The expected outcome of the class is an individual that is comfortable with using the software and has an adept knowledge of tuning. The recent version of the engines bmw m62 v8 was produced in 1996 to replace the m60b30. Thankyou very much in return, i would like to share my experience with some pictures and details of my s62 build in the. The factory has provided at least four different intake manifolds for both m60 and m62 engines. The m62 v8 found in the 540i is a great platform, makes tons of.
Now enhancing these to new heights with a new feature rich vcm editor and vcm scanner, coupled together with the latest generation mpvi2, this is only tuning and diagnostic solution youll ever need for your modern obdii vehicle. Tm62tu540 turner performance software for e39 540i 9903. Jet performance products has released a powerful new tuning software package for gm vehicles that allows the user to modify virtually every aspect of the vehicles programming. Bimmerforums is the preferred online bmw forum and community for bmw owners. This means you can get software, which active, dinan, ecis, eurosport and. Engine history, technical and tuning guide bmw m60 and m62 engines series.
I have the alpina b10 original dme that a loved and renown tuner. Hp tuners, the home of vcm suite and the mpvi since 2003. In recent years dinan has further expanded its portfolio to include other european marques such as mini and mercedes benz. Bmw m62b44 engine reliability, problems and repair. Bmw engine tuning bytetuner is a complete tuning suite for obd2 bmw engine tuning. Engine software e39 1997 2003 bimmerfest bmw forums bmw model discussions 5 series e39 1997 2003 new e39 540i performance tune. Dinan performance engine software 19992003 bmw 540i. If you want the best performance for your car and we know you do you also need a wide range of setting options. Additionally we have perfected the s62 bmw e39 m5 v8 engine swap as well into both the e30 and e36 chassis. Idle control using ethrottle, idle solenoid, stepper motor or ignition timing. Megasquirt technical help for installing efiems systems all of the following information is provided in the hopes that others efforts can be of benefit to you in your install.
The engine came in five size variants ranging from 3. Furthermore, the software safely raises the revlimit, giving your bmw a broader power band and greater road speed potential in each gear. Tunerpro is a software package designed for the diy bin hacker. I just wanted to share my s62 engine rebuild in my 2000 e39 m5. High performance street tune without compromise featuring the turner flash diy tool for easily tuning your bmw in your driveway or garage. Dinan plus performance bmw s55 engine tuning software with. Knowing the safe limits of an engine and practical. Maxxecu mtune easy and fast tuning software for maxxecu. Apr 01, 2007 check out the top 10 tuning tools, featured in the 2007 april issue of gm hightech performance magazine. Cobb tuning is an automotive performance company dedicated to developing full tuning solutions that improve vehicle performance and the driving experience. Our team is highly experienced in repairing engines and other internal components, enabling us to.
Dinan performance engine software unleashes more power from your bmw 540i e39 by reprogramming the fuel mixture and ignition timing parameters of the engine management system. Click to read about the bmw m50m52 engine in the 325i328i tuning guide. There are a number of different designs, and they all work off of ingeniously simple mechanical principals. With this supercharger system we bump the power output by 4050% depending on engine size. Tapping noises from the rocker covers very scary rattling at startup a v8 that sounds like a diesel heavy knocking under acceleration the modern bmw v8 can make some horrible noises my first bmw v8 was a 1993 730i fitted with the m60b30.
The dme will have to be sent to us in order for the dme to be updated with performance software. About us bmw performance upgrades and engine tuning software v2. Bmw m62 make a good tuning project engine and with a few sensible uprated. The bmw m62 is a naturally aspirated v8 petrol engine which was produced from 1995 to 2005. Ess naturally aspirated optimized ecu software is a result of 100s of dyno runs and exact calibration of all parameters to allow maximum performance gains. Also these engines are seen as too complex to tune, which in the case of the later vanosequipped versions is partly true. The bmw m62 engine was in production from the years 1994 until 2005. Ecs tuning has a full line of european automotive and specialty tools to help you get your job done right in less time, the first time. Would be interesting to see a 540i with our headers, intake and tune.
Supercharger tuning through cam selection and cam timing. Get this totally free software program for tuning the car chips and extract the beast from your car motor. Bmw m50m52 engine 325i328i tuning guide eurotuner magazine. Ecu tuning bmw tuning software by epic motorsports. Bmw e39 540i supercharger system 9603 vf engineering. One of the rapidly evolving components is the engine control unit ecu. With only one maf that does not give so much issues i would keep it and go for tuning which adds good power and drivability. Every unit from the factory came with the same failure prone orings and seals, even the remanufactured units you can still get today. If you have studied anything about airflow, its obvious to select the manifold with the best possible velocity stacks for optimizing the engine performance. Youll need a good knowledge of tuning theory, fueling, as well as the software.
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