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Page 12 - Blog - News and Updates
- - January 31, 2025
Tuning solutions for your Volvo
We recently had this 2018 Volvo XC40 2.0 D4 in for an installation of one of our specialised Pro + Boost i-ART tuning modules. This particular engine uses the i-ART system. In short, it uses pressure feedback from each fuel injector, allowing to continuously monitor and adapt fuel injection, ensuring the ideal amount of fuel is injected per combustion cycle, in each of the four cylinders.
Due to the technology used here, we use our specialised tuning module to connector to each of the four injectors, as well as the boost sensor.
POWER 190hp >>> 235hp
TORQUE 400Nm >>> 464NmNot only have we raised those peak figures, but we really delve into where those gains are applied. Bringing them in as soon as possible, whilst giving real consistency throughout the entire rev range, we really lift that whole mid-section, transforming how it now feels out on the road.
For more information on tuning for your Volvo, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/volvo-tuning
- - January 21, 2025
Tuning solutions for your MINI Cooper
We recently had this 2015 MINI Cooper S in for tuning and dyno testing. After a quick installation of our 3 Channel Pro Petrol module with Bluetooth Control, it was up on the rollers to see what we could achieve.
POWER 192hp >>> 266hp
TORQUE 280Nm >>> 421NmNot only have we raised those peak figures, but we really give consistency across the whole of the rev range, providing those increases exactly where it’s needed. The customer had also mentioned the possibility of future hardware upgrades, so the Bluetooth Control is perfect here, as we can send remote updates to make those tweaks as and when its needed.
For more information on tuning for your MINI, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/mini-tuning
For more information on our Bluetooth control, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/info-faq/bluetooth-smartphone-control
The tuning box featured in this blog can be found here:
- - January 20, 2025
A common question that we often get asked is regarding the use of certain hardware modifications like upgrading the air filters for example, and what difference they make to performance.
Changing or upgrading the air filter to an aftermarket set up, is usually one of the easiest and simplest forms of modification. There are many myths surrounding the topic, so lets see what the actual figures look like up on the dyno.
We recently had a BMW G80 M3 in for tuning and dyno testing, and the customer had purchased some Pipercross foam panel filters for us to install along with our tuning module. We first dyno tested the car stock, with no upgrades or tune applied. We then installed our tuning module and dyno tested again to see what gains had been made. We then installed the panel filters and ran it again on the dyno to see what differences there were. We then made several tweaks in the configuration of our module and ran it for further tests. The results were pleasantly surprising…
Firstly,
- - January 20, 2025
Tuning solutions for your Skoda, with Bluetooth controllability
This 2020 Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI dropped in for an install of our Pro Petrol box with Bluetooth Control. This is particularly useful as the driver can easily switch between settings without the need to remove or configure the box, giving that added convenience.
POWER 110hp >>> 129hp
TORQUE 200Nm >>> 228NmNot only do we lift those peak figures, but we really delve into where those gains are applied. Bringing them in as soon as possible, while giving real consistency throughout the entire rev range, we really lift that whole mid-section, transforming how it now feels out on the road.
For more information on tuning for your Skoda, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/skoda-tuning
The chip tuning box featured in this blog can be found here:
- - January 07, 2025
Tuning solutions for your Jaguar F-Type
We recently had the pleasure of tuning this incredible Jaguar F-Type. Powered by an awesome 3.0 supercharged V6, producing 340hp from stock, you can see it’s not just something that’s easy on the eye but has the power to match.
POWER 340hp >>> 397hp
TORQUE 450Nm >>> 484NmNot only have we raised those peak figures, but we really give consistency across the whole of the rev range, providing those increases exactly where it’s needed.
The full dyno test will be out soon across on our YouTube channel.
For more information on tuning for your Jaguar, please visit: https://bluesparkautomotive.com/jaguar-tuning
The chip tuning box featured in this blog can be found here:
- - December 20, 2024
Tuning solutions for your ECU locked BMW
We recently had this brand new 2024 G21 BMW 330e in for an installation of our 3 channel pro petrol module. As you’ll have seen from several of our recent posts, the recurring issue that all 2021+ BMW drivers face, is the tuning limitations due to the locked ECU. This G21 330e is no different and currently has no way to read or write the ECU data. This means that while traditional remapping is impossible, our tuning module offers the perfect solution here, providing fantastic gains without requiring a traditional ECU flash. This has the added benefit of being traceless once removed for warranty purposes.
POWER 292hp >>> 399hp
TORQUE 420Nm >>> 617NmDyno data pulled from a recent test of a similar G20 330e using the exact same engine set up, gave the figures above. Now delivering a much punchier 399hp with 617Nm of torque, bringing those gains in sooner right down from those lower revs, whilst really opening up that midsection, giving improvements
- - December 16, 2024
In our latest dyno test we had the pleasure of tuning and testing this incredible 2021 BMW G80 M3 Comp. It goes without saying that it’s always great fun when we have a true ‘M’ car up on the rollers. As you can see, this was no different, as the G80 definitely has super unique styling. So it was a quick installation of our 3 Channel Pro Petrol chip tuning box, it was up on the rollers to see what the engine could achieve.
Now as you’ll have seen in some of our recent videos, the recurring issue that all 2021+ BMW drivers are facing, is the tuning limitations due to the locked ECU. This 2021 G80 M3 is no different and currently has no way to read or write the ECU data. This means that while traditional remapping is impossible, our tuning module offers the perfect solution here, providing fantastic gains without requiring a traditional ECU flash. This also has the added benefit of being traceless once removed for warranty purposes.
Firstly, we complete a stock run with the car at a completely
- - December 12, 2024
Tuning solutions for your ECU locked BMW M3
We recently had the pleasure of tuning and dyno testing this incredible 2021 BMW G80 M3 Comp. It goes without saying that it’s always great fun when we have a true ‘M’ car up on the rollers. As you can see, this was no different, as the G80 definitely has super unique styling.
As you’ll have seen from our recent posts, the recurring issue that all 2021+ BMW drivers face, is the tuning limitations due to the locked ECU. This G80 M3 is no different and currently has no way to read or write the ECU data. This means that while traditional remapping is impossible, our tuning module offers the perfect solution here, providing fantastic gains without requiring a traditional ECU flash.
Let’s see how that dyno test went:
POWER 549hp >>> 663hp
TORQUE 763Nm >>> 902NmWe made some ever so slight adjustments to the mapping in our 3 Channel Pro Petrol Module, along with some upgraded panel filters the customer wanted us to fit, and the results speak for themselves.
- - December 12, 2024
In our latest dyno test we have this 2021 G30 BMW M550i xDrive 4.4 V8 in for tuning and testing. Having spent considerable time with the N63 engine previously, we already know the awesome tuning potential it holds. Generating some pretty impressive numbers from stock, we could already predict some high performance figures from the test. So it was a quick installation of our 3 Channel Pro Petrol chip tuning box, it was up on the rollers to see what the engine could achieve.
It’s also worth mentioning that these vehicles currently have a locked ECU with no way to read or write the ECU data. This means that while traditional remapping is impossible, our tuning box can give owners the opportunity to make fantastic gains without requiring a traditional ECU flash. This has the added benefit of being traceless once removed for warranty purposes.
Dyno testing before and after shows healthy gains across the rev range, with a significant increase in power and torque, really transforming how it feels
- - December 04, 2024
In our latest dyno test we have this 2020 G20 BMW 330e in for tuning and testing. We run two separate tests here, one with our 3 Channel Pro Petrol chip tuning box and the other coming from an ECU remap. The result… Some pretty awesome performance gains…
We have featured many of our hybrid tuning solutions on this channel and this G20 330e doesn’t stray too far from what we’ve already showcased. The 111bhp electric motor is paired with very capable B48 engine, which we have already seen a lot of in previous tests, so we already know the tuning potential from this set up. However, as we find most often, the engine comes de-tuned as standard from stock, not giving you that full potential of its power. We can soon have that fixed, and show you what it’s really capable of…
Now as this is an early 2020 manufactured G20, it doesn’t in fact have a locked ECU, unlike many that have recently featured on this channel, so we have all tuning options available to us here. This is a good reason as to
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