B48 Combustion Chamber Upgrade Service

5150 AutoSport Combustion Chamber Upgrade Service for BMW and Toyota B48 Engines

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Our CNC Cylinder Head Combustion Chamber Service is a precision machining process where the combustion chambers of an engine's cylinder head are reshaped and refined using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology, optimizing engine performance for street or track applications. Completed on our brand new, state-of-the-art Rottler 5-Axis CNC machines, this 5150 service is performed to optimize the flow characteristics of the combustion chambers, leading to improved engine performance.

CNC Combustion Chamber Re-Shaping Process:

1. 3D Scanning and Modeling: The existing combustion chamber is scanned to create a detailed 3D model. This allows 5150 engineers to analyze the current shape and identify areas for improvement.

2. Design Optimization: Our engineers then design an optimized combustion chamber profile, reshaping the chamber with a focus on improving airflow, fuel atomization, and combustion efficiency. 

3. CNC Machining: Using the 3D model and optimized design, our Rottler CNC machine precisely cuts and reshapes the combustion chambers to the desired specifications, then smooths all surfaces for optimal air flow. This process ensures consistent and repeatable results across all cylinders.

4. Final Inspection and Testing: After machining, the cylinder head is inspected to ensure that the modifications meet our exact tolerances. The modified head may also be flow-bench tested to quantify the improvements in airflow and combustion efficiency.

Performance Benefits of Combustion Chamber Re-Shaping:

1. Enhanced Airflow: By optimizing the shape of the combustion chamber, CNC machining improves the flow of air and fuel into and out of the chamber. This allows for efficient cylinder filling for increased power output.

2. Improved Combustion Efficiency: Smoother surfaces and optimized shaping reduce turbulence and promote better air and fuel mixing, leading to more complete and efficient combustion. This can result in more power, better fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions.

3. Consistency: CNC machining ensures that all combustion chambers are identical for balanced performance across all cylinders. This consistency is crucial for high-performance engines where even minor variations affect overall performance.

Benefits for BMW / Toyota B48 Engines:

1. Power and Torque Gains: For these specialized BMW engines, particularly those used for high-performance applications, CNC combustion chamber reshaping offers increases in power and torque by improving the efficiency of the engine’s combustion process.

2. Enhanced Throttle Response: Optimized combustion chambers offer more immediate and sharper throttle response, improving the driving experience.

3. Compatibility with Other Modifications: CNC combustion chamber reshaping complements other performance upgrades, including high-performance camshafts, valvetrain upgrades, single-turbo conversions, or performance exhaust systems, by ensuring that the engine can fully utilize the benefits of these modifications.

BMW B48 Applications:

1 Series

2016-2019    F20    120i / 125i
2019-2023     F40     118i / 120i / 128ti / 135i / M135i
2024-Present     F70     120 / M135i 

2 Series

2014-2021     F22/F23     218i / 220i / 230i
2014-2017     F45     220 / 225i
2021-Present     G42     218i / 220i / 230i
2021-Present     U06     223i
2020-2024     F44     218i / 220i / 228i / M235i
2025-Present     F74     M235

3 Series

2015-2019     F30/F31/F34     320i / 330i / 330e
2018-Present     G20/G21     318i / 320i / 330i / 330e

4 Series

2016-2019    F32/F33/F36    420i / 430i
2020-Present     G22/G23/G26     420i / 430i / 430e

5 Series

2017-Present     G30/G31     520i / 530i / 530e

6 Series

2017-Present     G32     630i

7 Series

2015-2022     G11/G12     730i / 730Li / 740e / 740Le

X1 Series

2015-2022     F48     sDrive18i / sDrive20i / xDrive20i / 25i / xDrive25i / 28i
2022-Present     U11     sDrive18i / xDrive20i / xDrive28i / M35i

X2 Series

2018-2023     F39     sDrive18i / sDrive20i / xDrive20i / 25i / xDrive25i / 28i / M35i
2023-Present     U10     xDrive28i / M35i

X3 Series

2017-2024     G01     sDrive20i / xDrive20i / xDrive30i / xDrive30e
2025-Present     G45     xDrive20e / xDrive30e

X4 Series

2018-Present     G02     xDrive20i / xDrive30i

X5 Series

2018-Present     G05     xDrive25i / sDrive25i

Z Series

2018-Present     G29     Z4 sDrive20i / sDrive30i

Toyota B48 Applications:

A90 / A91 Supra

2019-Present     J29/DB82/DB22 Supra
2020-Present     GR Supra 2.0  

MINI B48 Applications:

MINI Hatch [F55/F56/F57]

2014-Present     Cooper S
2015-Present     John Cooper Works (JCW)

MINI Clubman [F54]

2015-Present     Cooper S
2016-Present     John Cooper Works (JCW)

MINI Convertible [F57]

2016-Present     Cooper S
2016-Present     John Cooper Works (JCW)