Burger Tuning BMS JB+ Piggyback tune for Mini Cooper S Review
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- My fellow Automotive Fanatics who own the Mini Cooper, today’s product review and DIY will encompass the process of adding on the tried and trued Burger Motorsports (BMS) JB+ piggyback.
This plug-in module was used on a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman S with the N18 turbo charged engine. However, BMS makes the JB4 (the best, most powerful plug-in modules) for the B38/B46/B48/B58 engines as well.
Why use the JB+ and not an ECU tune?
- lower cost
- retains factory warranty
- easily removable and reversible
On a scale of difficulty, I would rate this project a 1 out of 10 and will literally take you 5mins to install or uninstall. It’s simply that easy!
Video Timeline:
0:26 - intro to the DIY
6:02 - installation of the JB+
7:52 - initial driving impression
11:52 - in vehicle boost levels with JB+
13:21 - in vehicle boost levels at OEM levels
13:44 - final thoughts and comments
If you guys have any questions, please post below and I will do my best to help. As always, thank you for watching and supporting my channel! Until the next time, this is Peter, The Automotive Fanatic!
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The extra boost, 1.8-2.3 is great for added power for such little cost. I can definitely feel the oomph building through the rpm, more noticeably from just under 3k to just over 4500. Though, the benefit that I found most useful is, it makes the power delivery smoother. It feels as if it is the right amount of boost that should've been coming from the factory. This module is a welcome addition in my coming roadtrip from Chicago to San Francisco, driving through higher elevations in the rockies.
JE V, the extra boost is indeed nice, right? I thoroughly enjoy my JB+ module. It makes every day driving fun!
Appreciate you taking the time to do this review. It's very thorough and I'll definitely send viewers this way that have questions about it 👍
Thank you for watching and the support.
I have been on the fence about this or about a year! I think I will buy next week.
Issac, this JB+ has been on my R60 for 6 months now and I still enjoy the extra power it gives you. Keep in mind, it's not a huge amount of power, but just enough to give you that extra "kick".
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic that’s all I need. I want the power closer to 2013 jcw specs without the awd. Intercooler will also be installed to help temperatures. I’m glad you had a good experience
@@iissac22 then you'll enjoy the extra bump. I drove a similar JCW 2-dr and would say, my R60 was as fast, if not faster.
Never used one but if you are leasing a vehicle and you don’t own one this is probably the safest way to go
I totally agree. On all my Audis or BMWs with remaining factory warranty, I have ran the BMS products.
I've owned many of the piggy backs, this is the only one that does not throw codes on N18 R56's anything else would have to be done by mario at detroit tuned. Also the JB+ works a little better if you have a few things working for you for example, intake, exhaust, intercooler, turbo muffler delete, noise maker delete, and a BOV spring upgrade along with a turbo blanket. Those are all bolt ons, the JB+ is more of like the cherry on top that makes it pop harder and take off harder. I've logged 19lbs on sport mode on a 2011 MCS and that little thing with supporting mods makes the car jet. Anything less than a stage 2 its the best bang for the money at 300 dollars without having to go to a dyno or paying a dyno tech.
Ramon, I come from heavily modified Audis and am trying my hardest not to head down the rabbit hole with the MCS. Having the JB+, the MCS is a tad faster when I need it to be which is fine. Hopefully I can keep this car as is for a while.
Did you have the dial turned to 100% on the JB+?
Yes I did.
Nice video thanks. Although 93 ron fuel. Sucks in UK pir premium fuel is 99 Octane. But i prefer your prices . We pay in dollars 1.97 a litre
I've heard that some parts of the UK have great gas! Not here in California!
Is the JB+ a good addition to a 2022 MCS? The info on the Burger website only goes to 2017 or 2018 I believe.
Tom, take a look at this page. It will show you're good to go!
burgertuning.com/collections/jb-plus/products/b38-b46-b48-b58-bmw-jb-plus-tuner
I've read the chip takes some time to fully kick in. Did you find that it had more boost after some time driving compared to the initial impression?
Harrydawgg, ECU flashes will require a few miles to adapt. For a simply piggyback tune like the JB+, it's pretty much instant and requires no adaptation.
Thank you for the response! Installed my jb+ today, came two days early and I love it!
@@harrydawg congrats! Mine still puts a smile on my face
Did you have any issues with using this in the long run? I'm assuming the mpg will be effective, but I'm worried that it's going to cause some kind of extra wear and tear down the road.
Ken, I put over 7500 miles on this setup and there were no issues what so ever. I did though, change the coilpacks and went with a 1-step colder spark plug.
are you running 89 oct with the jb+ or 91/93
I ran a minimum of 91 octane.
Is working for me bring it up to 18 psi in my r56
Great to see that it works for you!
If I add JB4/JB+ to a Mini One 1.5 (102hp), do I get the same results as a Mini Cooper 1.5 (136hp)? Engine is the same. Or in other words. Is the boost increase relative to the stock map (e.g. +0,3 bar) or absolute (1,1bar)?
Hello ViB33, I believe the JB+ only works for the N18 motor.
Can I run this at full capacity on 91?
You should be able to.
hi there , ive ordered one of these for my countryman . but im sure it said map sensor on the website are there different models? the one i ordered is for the b48
Hello Scott, which countryman do you have? If you ordered the B48, I assume you have the newer F60 chassis.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic hi yes its the 2020 all 4 s. F60. I actually returned the box yesterday tried 3 separate times and it kept throwing drivetrain faults . I'm in contact with berger direct to see if faulty module or car issue.
@@scotthanrahan6442 sorry to see that you had so much trouble getting the JB4 to work correctly. BMS's products are generally very reliable out of the book.
I was just curious, what if you put multiple piggy back units on at the same time? Do you think it might make more power?
Ryan, stacking multiple piggyback units is a no no. You can though, stack this JB+ on top of an ECU flash. I would keep the boost turned down on the piggyback unit if you went this route.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thank you for letting me know before I started experimenting! Haha
@@ryantoast6035 happy boosting and be safe!
How do you take it out after locking it in place?
All you have to do, is unclip the JB+ module.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic I tried that and I think the small lock on it broke, it seems to be stuck
@@slicebeats2513 slide a small, pointy driver inside the clip. It will raise the clip up and allow you to pull it apart.
Okay so the jb I bought off the mini cooper page. My connections are too small on the jb to connect to the maf. Is it supposed to go somewhere else? I have a 2011
hobojoe, do you have a N18, or a N14 motor? That would make a difference because the JB+ only works on the N18 from 2011-2015.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic wow late reply. But yes I have the n18. I decided to look into an inner cooler instead
The guy I bought off of said his was a 2015 s. I believe his a coupe not a countryman. Not sure if there is a difference
@@HighCarbJoey Good choice. You can never go wrong with cooler intake air.
What are you using to read boost?
CH, I use a Carista OBDII plug and the Torque app. It's customizable.
Is this really worth buying.
Dmitri, if you're looking for the MAX potential, no, this isn't worth it. If you're looking to get a little bump in power that will not get you in trouble, then it's worth the price of admission.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thanks for the reply
I was deciding between the jb4 plus or the jb4 tune.
@@aberdeen1021 Unfortunately the JB+ is only available for the N18 motor. The JB4 would require the newer, B series cars/motors.
@@TheAutomotiveFanatic thank you for this i was searching awhile to try and get a solid answer on this
Always beware a man who has an immaculate set of tools on a shadow board
Shaun, it's not the first time I have this. LOL. I actually wipe all my tools down after each working session.
Does this work with the 1.5t cooper as well?
Sorry Anthony, this piggyback unit only works on the N18 1.6L engine.
it works, you just have to order the one for the 1.5T engine
@@eduardochavarria6258 Thanks for the input. I didn't know that BMS made one for the 1.5L.