BMW · G11 LCI · 2020–2022
*Average dyno-measured gains. Power figures at the wheels, torque at the engine. Every car is different — mileage, engine condition, wheel size and ambient conditions all affect the actual outcome on your specific car.
Power & torque
Power at the wheels, torque at the engine — measured on our Sydney dyno. The bars below show the average before-and-after; your car's specific chart is sent to you on collection.
Power (HP, wheels)
+51 HP · +25%
Torque (Nm, engine)
+143 Nm · +23%
Figures are measured at the wheels — the factory spec of 195 kW is at the engine. Drivetrain loss of ~21% is normal for this vehicle. Gains are measured stock vs tuned on the same dyno run, so the comparison is apples-to-apples.
No extras. No surprises.
Most diesel owners think a power tune means a shopping list — new exhaust, bigger intercooler, upgraded injectors, a 3-inch downpipe. It doesn't. Years of calibration development on our Sydney dyno means we deliver the same real-world power and torque on a 100% stock BMW 7 Series as a comparable car running thousands of dollars in aftermarket bolt-ons. The fuel savings, the daily-drive smoothness, the long-term reliability — that's the brief we tune to.
Works with your factory exhaust
Years of calibration development mean we extract the same real-world power as setups running aftermarket headers, cat-backs and bigger downpipes. Save the $1,500–3,000.
No injector, turbo or intercooler upgrades
Stock hardware handles every gain we sell. We tune within the factory injection, boost and EGT limits — never beyond them.
Built for everyday driving
School runs, the daily commute, weekend towing, highway cruising, occasional bush track — that's where our tune lives. Not a race-track special.
Long-term reliability is the brief
Conservative EGT targets, dyno-validated AFR, factory-grade injection pressure. The tune is designed to be invisible 99% of the time and felt the 1% you ask for it.
Who it's for: Aussie drivers who use their BMW 7 Series every day — for work, the kids, the caravan, the trades, the occasional weekend bush trip. If you want a race-tuned engine ready for the drag strip, that's not us. If you want your daily diesel to feel like it should have from the factory, that's exactly us.
Real dyno data
We've tuned hundreds of BMW and we keep the original before-and-after dyno charts for most models in our catalogue. Tell us your year and engine variant — we'll email you the actual measured dyno chart for your car (no obligation).
Power (wheels)
193 kW 154
+39 kW
Torque (engine)
763 Nm 620
+143 Nm
*Power figures at the wheels, torque at the engine. Based on our Sydney dyno tests average. Every car has different output depending on mileage, engine condition, wheel size, ambient conditions and other factors. We measure your specific car before-and-after on our dyno — you receive the actual chart.
Engineering notes
The 3 L 6-cylinder in the BMW 7 Series is a performance diesel — high injection pressure, a variable-geometry or twin turbocharger, and a tight calibration that was set for global emissions targets rather than for what the engine can actually sustain. That's the gap a custom dyno-developed map closes: not more hardware, just a calibration that matches the engine's real capability.
Our dyno-developed map for the BMW 7 Series adds an average of 39 kW (25%) at the wheels and 143 Nm (23%) of engine torque. At this level the car genuinely changes character — overtaking on single-lane highways stops being a commitment, and the mid-range pull from around 1,500 to 3,000 rpm is transformed. You notice it most on the highway on-ramp and in the first third of an overtake.
In practical terms, that works out to around 7 fewer tanks of diesel over 40,000 km. At a typical 15,000 km annual mileage, most BMW 7 Series owners save roughly 171 L and $205 per year at the pump — purely from improved combustion efficiency at part-throttle, where diesels spend most of their time.
This BMW 7 Series variant ran from 2020–2022. The factory calibration changed very little across that production window; we have the original file for each year and always confirm which one matches the car in front of us before we start.
BMW B57
The B57 succeeded the N57 from 2015. It runs a modular design with single-turbo and bi-turbo variants. Calibration headroom is genuine, and our maps preserve the smooth, near-petrol delivery the B57 is famous for.
Three reasons we tune diesels — and why a custom dyno-developed map is different from a flash-and-go file.
Facts
Modern diesels — including the BMW 7 Series — leave the factory with a calibration that has to suit dozens of fuel grades, climates, tow ratings and emissions regulations across global markets. There is real headroom left in the engine, the turbo and the injectors. A custom remap unlocks that headroom safely, on your fuel, on your roads, for your driving style.
Safety
Peak horsepower looks great on a brochure, but it's mid-range torque that gets you past a road-train on a single-lane highway, or up the Blue Mountains with a caravan on the back. Our tunes target the rev range you actually drive in — so the BMW 7 Series pulls cleanly and confidently when it counts, with AC load and altitude factored in.
Environment
A properly developed remap improves combustion efficiency at part-throttle — exactly where most diesels live on long highway runs. The result on the BMW 7 Series is measurable: less diesel burned per 100 km, less CO₂ out the exhaust, and a smaller fuel bill at the end of the month. The numbers further down this page are based on 40,000 km of mixed driving at current Sydney pump prices.
On the dyno
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Estimated savings over 40,000 km of mixed driving after the remap.
Custom ECU Remap
Every map is written specifically for your BMW 7 Series — not a generic file. Tell us your priority and we build the tune around it. All three profiles include a before/after dyno run.
Economy & comfort
Ideal for highway commuters, long-haul drivers and fleet operators. The map is optimised for peak thermal efficiency — fuel savings you'll measure at the bowser, with a smoother, more linear power delivery.
Best for: Highway commuters · Fleet managers · Caravans with economy focus
Maximum torque & control
For caravans, horse floats, boat trailers and work trailers. We shift the torque peak lower and raise the torque plateau — so you pull away loaded without drama, overtake safely, and keep EGTs in check on long grades.
Best for: Caravanners · Horse float owners · Boat towers · Work trailers
Full power & response
Maximum safe power, peak torque and the sharpest throttle response we can extract from your BMW 7 Series — all verified on the dyno before you drive out. This is the tune for drivers who want every kilowatt the engine can safely give.
Best for: Performance drivers · Overlanders · Anyone who wants proof
Not sure which profile fits? Call us on 02 8880 9181 — we'll recommend based on how you use your BMW 7 Series.
Talk to us
Sydney workshop · Same-day service · Australia-wide via posted ECU
Services for this vehicle
The custom ECU remap shown above runs on a 100% stock BMW 7 Series 3L — factory exhaust, factory injectors, factory intercooler. The services below cover what to do if your BMW 7 Series is throwing limp-mode codes, regen failures, EGR carbon build-up or an AdBlue countdown.
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Cleaning, repair & off-road delete
Searching "BMW 7 Series DPF delete" or "BMW 7 Series 3L DPF problems"? On road-registered BMW vehicles we don't delete the DPF — we diagnose, clean, repair, and remap with the DPF in place. For genuine off-road BMW 7 Seriess we offer full electronic delete.
Carbon clean, valve repair & off-road delete
Searching "BMW 7 Series EGR fix" or "BMW 7 Series 3L EGR delete"? EGR carbon build-up is one of the most common faults on the BMW 7 Series once it's past 100,000 km. Symptoms: rough idle, hesitation, knock under load, persistent codes, EGR-cooler coolant leaks.
Sensor repair, dosing pump & off-road delete
"BMW 7 Series AdBlue countdown", "BMW 7 Series 3L SCR limp mode" — common on Euro 5/6 BMWs past warranty. Dealer pricing on full SCR replacement is around $5,000. We diagnose and repair the underlying fault for a fraction of that, often same-day.
Experience
From the N47 through to the B47/B57, BMW common-rail diesels are some of the cleanest cars to tune — the calibration headroom is real. We've developed maps for almost every X-, 3-, 5- and 7-series diesel sold in Australia.
Diesel tuning is not the same as petrol tuning. To safely access the ECU on a modern BMW 7 Series you need the right bench tools, OBD interfaces and software for that specific calibration — there is no universal flasher that handles every car. We carry five separate tuning suites in the workshop, which between them cover roughly 90% of the diesels sold in Australia. The other 10% we open via bench, and we always back up the original file before any change is made.
Workshop
Choosing a tuner for your BMW 7 Series is about more than just the file. The shop the work is done in matters. Our Sydney workshop is a full-service automotive facility — diagnostics, mechanical, electrical, dyno, four-wheel alignment — all under one roof. We service Sydney drivers in person, and customers across Australia via our posted-ECU service.
Software & tools
Five separate ECU tuning suites in the workshop, plus bench-level access for the locked-down ECUs (later BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover and Volvo platforms). We always back up your factory file before any change.
Climate-controlled dyno room
Wind- and climate-controlled cell with motorsport-grade dyno. Every BMW 7 Series that comes in for a remap gets a before / after dyno run and a road-test. EGT, AFR and boost are monitored throughout.
Common-rail experience
More than a decade developing custom maps for Common-Rail diesels — Bosch, Denso, Delphi and Continental ECUs. Our team includes carefully selected international calibrators with hands-on bench experience.
Why this matters for your BMW: a good remap is only half the job. The other half is being able to diagnose first — to know whether what you have is a tuning opportunity or an underlying mechanical or electrical problem. A blocked DPF, a failing turbo actuator, a tired injector or a stretched timing chain will all masquerade as "needs a tune." We rule that out before we touch the ECU.
Our workshop
High-mileage vehicles
After 300k km, carbon build-up in the intake manifold, EGR passages and intercooler quietly steals power — your BMW 7 Series is already running below its original factory spec before we touch it. A remap recalibrates fuelling and boost around the engine as it runs today, recovering that lost headroom on top of the standard gains. Many high-mileage owners feel a bigger real-world improvement than a newer car.
300k+
km tuned regularly
500k
km diesel lifespan
0
extra parts needed
Pre-tune check included: We inspect compression health, oil consumption and fault codes before every high-mileage job. If the engine is in good working order, the tune is safe — we'll tell you upfront if anything needs attention first.
On our Sydney dyno we typically see +39 kW (+25%) at the wheels and +143 Nm (+23%) of engine torque on a stock BMW 7 Series 3L. These are average measured figures — every car varies based on mileage, engine condition, wheel size and ambient conditions, which is why we always run a before-and-after dyno on your specific car.
Because the factory spec is measured at the engine (the crankshaft), but the dyno measures at the wheels — after the gearbox, transfer case, tailshaft, differentials and tyres have each taken a small percentage. This drivetrain loss is normal and varies by drivetrain: front-wheel-drive cars lose around 12–18%, rear-wheel-drive 16–22%, AWD/4WD utes and wagons 22–35%. What matters for tuning is the difference between stock and tuned measured at the same point on the same dyno — and on the BMW 7 Series that comes out to +39 kW at the wheels.
No. This is the most common question we get. Our maps for the BMW 7 Series are developed specifically to deliver maximum real-world power and torque with the factory exhaust still fitted. Years of calibration work mean you get the same on-road result as a setup running an aftermarket cat-back, downpipe or full system — without spending an extra $1,500–3,000.
No — none of those are required for the gains shown above. Stock injection, boost and intercooling on the BMW 7 Series have meaningful headroom that the factory map never uses. We tune within those factory limits, which is why our maps stay reliable and don't shorten engine life.
Yes — over 40,000 km we estimate 456 L of diesel saved (about $547 at current Sydney pump prices) and roughly 1,222 kg less CO₂.
That's exactly what it's designed for. Most of our BMW 7 Series customers use their car daily — for work, the kids, the caravan, the boat. We hold conservative EGT targets, validate AFR on the dyno, and stay inside factory injection-pressure limits. The tune is meant to be invisible until you need the extra grunt.
Yes. We back up your factory ECU file before any changes and can restore it any time — for trade-in, dealer service, warranty work or resale.
Most BMW 7 Series remaps are completed in a single day at our Sydney workshop, including dyno before/after runs and a road test.
An ECU remap can affect manufacturer warranty on related driveline components. We back up the factory file so we can restore the original calibration before any dealer visit, and we always discuss the implications openly before booking.
Yes, and high-mileage BMW 7 Series owners are often our most impressed customers. After 300,000 km, carbon build-up in the intake and intercooler has already robbed the engine of meaningful power compared to how it ran when new. A remap recalibrates fuelling and boost around the engine as it runs today — recovering that lost headroom and adding the standard gains on top. Many owners notice a bigger real-world difference than a newer car precisely because there is more to recover. The BMW 7 Series is a diesel built to reach 500,000 km with regular servicing, so there are hundreds of thousands of kilometres left to enjoy the improvement.
Real reviews from Google
Got my Ranger PX2 tuned here. Massive difference in throttle response and pulls way harder up hills with the caravan. Workshop is spotless and the lads explain everything. Worth every cent.
Booked online, dropped the car off in the morning, picked it up after work. Honest quote, no upsell, and the difference in my Q5 is night and day on the freeway.
Drove down from the Central Coast for these guys and it was worth every km. Smoother, stronger, and using less fuel on my run home. Highly recommend to anyone with a diesel.
Had my LandCruiser 200 Series tuned. Completely transformed — towing my horse float is effortless now. These guys know diesels inside out. Factory file backed up, zero risk.
BMW X5 30d done. Was nervous about voiding warranty but they explained everything, backed up the original file, and the result on the freeway is outstanding. Fuel economy actually improved.
My D-Max had a DPF and remap done the same day. No drama, no upsell, dyno sheets handed over when I picked up. The before/after numbers speak for themselves.
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Real workshop results
Every result below is from a real vehicle on our Mainline dyno — measured before and after, with photos.
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