I love watching these videos, seeing their facility, equipment and processes knowing that they tuned my car!! RaceChip transformed my car into something I don't recognize! We are talking adding a turbo or supercharger level of difference along with Roar Pedal and K&N filter little race ⛽️ fuel I am living my dream.
Numbers only tell part of the story. The M340i is quite a bit faster in stock form than an M4 from a dig race despite the power difference due to the xdrive system. A side by side race tuned vs tuned comparison would have still been interesting. I think the M340i takes both races tbh. Rolling races might be a different story.
Thanks for watching our new Episode! Actually, we kind of messed up the M 340i's tuning run to be honest. By using 3rd to 5th gear as we did for the stock run, we would have probably even been a bit faster... Still almost M4 time! ;)
Great video!! I have an F30 B58 w/ mppsk, dinan springs, and I've upgraded my tires to 245/40ZR19s (front) / 265/35ZR19s (rear). I'm looking at the Dinan cold air intake, and may add the JB4. My goal is to be about 425hp / 440 ft/lbs torque. Your video mentions the downpipe install + GTS black. Do you think your install solution of these two items would bring my car to the levels I'm trying to reach?
With the first version of the B58 you can reach up to 400 HP (crank) without mods so getting to around 425 HP (also crank, of course) with a down pipe and a RaceChip GTS Black should definitely be possible. However, if you decide to go with our product, please reach out to our technical customer service so they can tell you which setting to use with a modded car.
Let me repeat my answer from an older comment which mentioned the same issue: It's actually where the M4 shift flash (in the heads up display) suggests to shift so that's what we went with. We also tried some runs in automatic mode but it didn't make a difference. Since 9,2s with two people in the car is pretty much in the same ballpark as other runs you can find on the internet, we went with that. However, as mentioned in our VoiceOver, with driver only you should be able to get even lower 9 seconds times, maybe even high 8s. But: we drove the M 340i with two people in the car as well so I'm not sure if it would be an actual advantage for the M4.
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Let me repeat my answer from an older comment which mentioned the same issue: It's actually where the M4 shift flash (in the heads up display) suggests to shift so that's what we went with. We also tried some runs in automatic mode but it didn't make a difference. Since 9,2s with two people in the car is pretty much in the same ballpark as other runs you can find on the internet, we went with that. However, as mentioned in our VoiceOver, with driver only you should be able to get even lower 9 seconds times, maybe even high 8s. But: we drove the M 340i with two people in the car as well so I'm not sure if it would be an actual advantage for the M4. Regarding the shift settings, you are right sir. The M2 mode was set to the second of three modes and we just missed to change it after restarting the car at some point. However, I guess this didn't decrease acceleration significantly. Hope this clarifies things a bit :)
I am glad the shops are still using M4 as a benchmark for new generation tuning, I bought M4 because f82 is one of the last generation RWD M cars, and the G generation was designed by a previous Citreon designer, I'm not fan of it.
Seeing the most recent spy pics of the G80 M3 with the huge ass kidneys from the M4 i have to say that i would take the M340i over the G80 any day, no matter how good it drives.
On the 2nd gen b58 not being a completely different engine I’d have to disagree. It has a reworked head for cooling and a better hpfp are two of the biggest things but all in all has so many other smaller ones that it is a completely different engine with the same name
Jetzt kann ich’s erst recht nicht erwarten meinen M340i Touring abholen zu können. Der RaceChip GTS liegt schon bereit...Vorfreude! Wisst Ihr zufällig was für ein Einach Fahrwerk das Auto hat? Nur Federn oder Gewinde? Danke und macht weiter so!
If your looking to be faster than m340s just get z4 sdrive35is. Strap some bolts ons to i, get a tune and get different injectors and fuel pump turn boost up a bit you will hit over 500hp for less than 1000$. I smoke stock m4s m3s Rs4s etc etc..
Hey Guys, thanks for the great video. I’m the lucky owner of an 2022 M340i touring (xDrive) and would like to tune it a bit as well. Wich tuner would you guys prefer (in the Netherlands or Germany). Thanks and keep the content coming 🙏
Why compare a tuned sedan against a couple? Why not testing the M340 against the 4 door M3? Wouldn't that make more sense? Or are we just assuming their tuned M340 is outperforming the F80 M3, and going after the next, better performing M car?
Great video! Watched the whole thing. Thinking of buying my m340i instead of leasing the new ones. So I can install a downpipe and decent tune, but what are you thoughts on still using it a daily driver? Any effects for using a tune even when you keep up with maintenance?
My M340i is due to arrive in April - did this car have the downpipe but keep the OPF? I wonder if the new mild hybrid system will totally destroy the sound of the B58.
After watching half way I have subscribed 💪💙 and thumbed up. Quick question MY22 M340i xD MHT saloon brand new.. Is it worth fitting a down pipe straight away or would you advise run a few thousands miles??? Also fuel economy got me 🤒 what would you say does MPG spikes up?
M4 has 7 heat exchangers to manage higher temps from a higher state of tune. A chip may allow the M340i to make more power, but what about additional cooling and effect on reliability of drivetrain over a few years?
A wonderful comparison and I share your passion for the B58. I have the M340i touring xdrive and the way this motor responds is just amazing. The sound is classic - I think the single twin scroll turbo 'embedded' close to the intake is the key to that. If I was ever to modify/tune this do you export the packs ? The down pip[e seems a pre-requisite given the gains made just this that.
Congrats to your M 340i touring! We ship our products all around the world and you can install them by yourself in a matter of around 15 minutes. Down pipe for the b58 definitely has a bigger effect than for a lot of other engines but even without, you can get to around 460 HP with a tune. For the 480 HP which you saw in the video, the down pipe's mandatory.
Awesome! Can't wait - will this work on the upcomming 2021 M340 as well or just 2020. Also I know in past video you explained blue line and number is your wheel horsepower number, so same here right? That is great gain!
Thanks! Will work on the 2021 model just fine because there won't be any changes engine wise. Correct, blue line on the chart and the respective numbers on the right of the chart is WHP.
I just don't get why bme destroyed their grill design on all their cars its so sad and makes audi and Mercedes look so much better. one real question you should have addressed was how does it suck in air ? the grill is closed completely...???
Only the upper quarter of the grille is closed permanently (or to put it easier: it's fake). The lower three quarters open and close while driving depending on intake air requirements. It's pretty similar to what Mercedes has been doing for a few years now on several models.
@RaceChip , can you make a video on how much difference there is for an 840d like you did with the m340i ? or a bmw 540d on dyno before and after race chip installment ?
We didn't produce a video for the G20 30i but the product is already available for a few months. Have a look here to check out the performance data: www.racechip.com/shop/bmw/3-series-g20-from-2018/330i-1998ccm-258hp-190kw-400nm.html
I have a bmw m340i and I would like to buy gts black, but first I would like to be sure I am able to install it. I therefore ask you if it is possible to have specific assembly instructions for my car before moving on to a possible purchase. Thank you Alexander
Hi Alexander, sorry for the late reply first of all. Please feel free to contact our customer service at support@racechip.com - they will gladly provide you with the installation guide.
In Europe, dyno runs always show engine horsepower which is a result of wheel horsepower + drivetrain loss. We explained that quite detailed in another video, check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dtavbg72xEg.html
@@MrOneofU Sorry for the late answer. Depends if you have a AWD or RWD. Arround 60HP for RWD, Arround 90HP for AWD. Drivetrain loss is getting measured on our dyno after each run, so we have exact values. You can spot it in the video as well (on the dyno screen -> P-Schlepp = drivetrain loss)
How about the 435xd ? I’d like to see a comparison with that one, too. It has 313hp and 630nm (stock) so what do you think how does it compare (still being street legal in germany)
Question. When you dyno one specific car for making the chip, how do you know the chip works just as good in other cars of the same model? All engines are abit different i guess. And does the tuned M340i need 98 octanes or higher or do you make the chip for 95 octanes?
Hello, is the M340i dyno run performed on setting 7? Do you have power and torque values for settings 5, 6, 7? And is the Racechip safe to leave on 7 permanently? Thanks.
Jacob Sherwood M340 = S4, M550i = S6, X3 M40i = SQ5, X5 M50i = SQ7, M750i = S8, M760 = S8+. I know you know, but it’s just like Audi’s been doing. People treat Audi S cars like M cars. When a 335 is direct S4 competition. You can just get a sporty version or comfort with bmw. Now all the top engine models get a M before the name. They’re literally copying Audi with this, and everyone’s acting so damn confused.😂
A really well done and informative video, great job! Still, there is one quite important missing link between those cars - the wheels and tires. The M4 has no chance against tuned M340i with forged wide wheels and wide PS4S/F1SS instead of these crappy PZ's anywhere, but dry Autobahn at high speeds. While M4 is lot more fun on side roads, the tuned M340i with proper rubber is shockingly fast, still with absolutely no torque transfer issues.
Are you saying stock for stock, or M4 stock vs tuned M340? There isn’t a comparison if you are saying stock for stock or mod for mod. They are both very capable cars but once you mod the M4 it’s no longer a reasonable comparison- hence why they didn’t mod the M4, as they said in the video.
Yeah, you'd have to test both cars head 2 head on a track which we didn't have the time for. Would be interesting to see if the AWD of the M 340i is able to beat the RWD M4. From what you can tell on the road, there's pretty much zero understeer which is impressive.
@@RaceChipChiptuning I realise the lack of time, but that would have been an immensely more meaningful comparison. Especially if you had managed to do stock M340i vs. modded M340i vs. M4 stock. lap times. I may be wrong, but I suspect that while straight line performance may be attainable for far less money than the price difference between an M4 and an M340i, lap times would tell a different story.
Why won't anyone from from your company return my messages??? I had concerns, and needed to ask some questions. I have to say...I am already disappointed with the customer service at #RaceChip.
Hi, I have a Racechip GTS black for my BMW M340i and just wondering if there is a difference between hitting the off button on the phone app and setting 0? Do they both put the car back to stock mapping/tune?
Hi guys you doing great job I’ve got a M5 f90 2018 I want to go stage 2 can you help with the software and remove the limiter as well with your race chip
We're offering performance boosts for the F90 M5, both standard and Competition model. Regarding stage 2, please contact our technical customer service at support@racechip.com because it's important for us to know which mods you're planning to install before shipping your product. However, we can't remove the limiter because we're not overwriting the manufacturer ECU.
