[mike@x-ph.com]

I had the chance today to try the Turbo Transformer in my car, and I'm very impressed!

It's a very simple piggyback with only two sensors to connect. It'll take a few minutes to install. One of its best features is Bluetooth capability that allows you to use the TT app to change maps and settings.

I took a few screenshots of the app,and I figured i would show you how it works.

Setup

• Ignition on , engine OFF
• Open the Turbo transformer Bluetooth app
• Select connect
• Click on settings, then select Zero to calibrate the unit (you only need to do this step once. No need to calibrate the unit every time you turn on the car)

Base PSI:
This is the PSI level at which the tuner is active. when your boost is below this PSI, the unit is not active and the car is running at stock power

Delta PSI:
This is the maximum amount of PSI the unit will be adding to stock. Its set to +2 PSI by default but can be increased to +4 PSI (please use with caution)

Slope (Rate):

• This value dictates how fast you want the unit to add boost
• Slower Boost increase will result in a smoother power delivery
• Faster boost increase will result in maximum power and responsiveness

Graph:

• The X axis is your stock boost. The Y axis is what the ECU is reading
• The grey line is stock power (X and Y will always be equal)
• The white line is your current map
• The red line is your custom map

Power Modes

• Power Default
• Max Eco
• Hybrid
• Custom

Power Default

• The default map is +2 PSI
• When X is 16 PSI, Y is 14. This means when you car is pushing 16 PSI, your ECU is reading 14 PSI. It will add 2 more PSI to get to the 16 PSI target boost resulting in an actual PSI of 18.
• Note: the tuner is not active till boost reaches a set PSI value (Base PSI). In this case its 11 PSI

Max Eco

• This map is the opposite of default power
• The ECU read value is higher than actual boost, which results in the ECU lowering the PSI

Hybrid

• This is a very unique and interesting map.
• Its on ECO settings when boost is lower than your base PSI & on Default Power settings once boost exceeds your base PSI

Custom

• In this map, you get to control the base PSI, delta PSI and slop rate
• Please use with caution

[Throttlesteer14]

Sounds like more than meets the eye.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer14

Sounds like more than meets the eye.

[MarcoZandrini]

Is this an app or a separate device?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by MarcoZandrini

Is this an app or a separate device?

it's a piggyback that connects to 2 sensors only (install takes 3-5 minutes)

Once it's installed you download the free app

[KennyFSU]

Depending on the price this may be a cheaper alternative to the Dinan Sport Tuner.

Nice review.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by KennyFSU

Depending on the price this may be a cheaper alternative to the Dinan Sport Tuner.

Nice review.

Thank you

Im not allowed to post the price on here but its a lot cheaper than Dinan

[mike@x-ph.com]

[MarcoZandrini]

What sort of HP and torque gains are you seeing?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by MarcoZandrini

What sort of HP and torque gains are you seeing?

on the B58, about 40 whp and 50 wtq with default settings. There is room for more power if you increase boost

[MarcoZandrini]

Thanks for the information.

[jv92red]

So for the Power Default map, if the ECU is seeing stock PSI while actual is +2psi then will the dealer be able to read that a piggyback was installed? (holding out hope for some kind of power adder without a possibility of warranty void)

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by jv92red

So for the Power Default map, if the ECU is seeing stock PSI while actual is +2psi then will the dealer be able to read that a piggyback was installed? (holding out hope for some kind of power adder without a possibility of warranty void)

the piggyback tricks the ECU int thinking its running stock boost, a simple boost check will not show your dealer much.

In theory, they can dig deeper and might be able to find other clues that might be related to tuning.

In reality, tens of thousands of BMWs are tuned. I have never heard of a simple stage 1 boost controller being red-flagged after its been removed

[jv92red]

How does this compare to the JB+?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by jv92red

How does this compare to the JB+?

very similar to Jb+ but with a phone app

[mike@x-ph.com]

[E46ZHP2]

I know absolutely nothing about tuning. From what I understand here, I would get my 240 to 375hp/419tq with 10 mins of (PnP) effort and $170?

Am I missing something? Why wouldn't you?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by E46ZHP2

I know absolutely nothing about tuning. From what I understand here, I would get my 240 to 375hp/419tq with 10 mins of (PnP) effort and $170?

Am I missing something? Why wouldn't you?

It'll take less than 10 minutes

[mike@x-ph.com]

[Jcoop901]

May be a dumb question but, is the device active at all times or only when the app is active? If I don't have my phone in the car with the ap, will it still provided the additional boost?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Jcoop901

May be a dumb question but, is the device active at all times or only when the app is active? If I don't have my phone in the car with the ap, will it still provided the additional boost?

You can control it any way you want.

1- have it on all the time
2- have it off all the time
3- have it on only after a certain boot PSI

The last saved settings will be the active setting, with or without the phone

[Lurker540]

This is a cheaper alternative, albeit without the bluetooth and app capability. Very effective
on the X1
https://protuningusa.com/product/pow...2-2-0l-turbos/