BMS Stage 1 vs Active 8 module on ZCP

AMOR · 06-19-2018, 01:46 PM

I'm wondering if someone tested these piggybacks side by side on ZCP car. I know BMS Stage 1 adds about 4 psi across the board, what about Active 8 module? In terms of performance and power delivery, how do they compare?

Also i've read that Active 8 module had some issues with spark plug gaps, that needed adjustment, was that fixed or no? Thank you for your feedback.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-19-2018, 04:40 PM

For the price of the AA8 tune you can get a JB4. If you just install the TMAP, MAP, and OBDII it will be equivalent to AA8 in terms of performance with tons of extra features. I'd suggest installing the fuel pressure connection to for even more performance but you'll at least have that option.

Mike

AMOR · 06-20-2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

For the price of the AA8 tune you can get a JB4. If you just install the TMAP, MAP, and OBDII it will be equivalent to AA8 in terms of performance with tons of extra features. I'd suggest installing the fuel pressure connection to for even more performance but you'll at least have that option.

Mike

Thank you! I’m trying to omit anything that connects to OBD port. As far as I know only AA8 and BMS Stage 1 tuners do not utilize OBD connection. JB4 would be a nice option if it would clear DP cel, but it does not do that anymore.

mike@x-ph.com · 06-21-2018, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AMOR

Thank you! I’m trying to omit anything that connects to OBD port. As far as I know only AA8 and BMS Stage 1 tuners do not utilize OBD connection. JB4 would be a nice option if it would clear DP cel, but it does not do that anymore.

With stage 1 piggy, performance is equal to how much you increase boost.

Both tuners are more than capable of reaching max safe boost for stock cars

David@ActiveAutowerke · 06-22-2018, 08:18 AM

A major difference between our Active-8 and other piggybacks is that we've taken the time to map out specific boost targets by RPM. Our unit doesn't just add X amount of PSI everywhere, we've created a boost curve that results in a very linear power curve with no power drop up top. As far as I know we're the only company offering a piggyback that ships with a custom mapped boost curve.

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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4916 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	For the price of the AA8 tune you can get a JB4. If you just install the TMAP, MAP, and OBDII it will be equivalent to AA8 in terms of performance with tons of extra features. I'd suggest installing the fuel pressure connection to for even more performance but you'll at least have that option. Mike
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