Burger Tuning JB4 for Kia Stinger!

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So! It looks like Burger Motorsports, pretty much famous for their JB tunes for BMWs and more - is working on a tune for the Kia Stinger - thanks to @Kiacruzer bringing his already modified Stinger to their shop. Here's what they had to say:

Terry @ BMS said:
Hey guys,

A local customer brought by his Kia Stinger today so we could keep under the hood and get started on a JB4 for it. Turns out it uses similar electronics to other models we've tuned in the past so it was pretty easy to get an ALPHA system up and running for him. No CANbus yet but good control is solid. Stock boost on the 3.3L twin turbo is around 12psi, and we cranked it up to 16-17psi, since he's already running a stand alone WMI kit on the car. The motor appears overbuilt for the factory power levels.

Consider Stinger JB4 development under way.
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This is very good and interesting news...
 
Cool good to see another tuner working on things.

Can we talk about someone running water meth injection on a non tuned car though?
 
Good to hear, I had used JB3 in my previous 335i and 135i way back when. Good solid name brand.
 
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Kamauxx said:
Honestly, after the LAP3 fiasco I'm askurred.
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I can understand your concern. But are you at all familiar with Burger Tuning and how renowned they are in the tuning community? I mean - even I've used their tunes in the past...
 
Kia Stinger said:
I can understand your concern. But are you at all familiar with Burger Tuning and how renowned they are in the tuning community? I mean - even I've used their tunes in the past...
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I'm not familiar with them, actually.

I asked for more information on another forum but didn't get much back. I also checked out their website and notice they provide chips and other goodies for multiple different vehicles. And most of their chips are cheaper than LAP3.

But their chip is the same basic principle as other piggyback tunes, right?
 
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Kamauxx said:
A vendor relayed bad information from the LAP3 makers regarding the need for upgraded spark plugs. 4 or 5 people ended up having spark plugs/coil damage requiring Kia techs to repair the car.
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Did the 4 or 5 people installed the recommended plugs? If so what plugs did they install? I’m getting ready to install the LAP3 on my 3.3TT. There is some talk about plug and coil issues but nobody has actually said that they have changed their plugs as recommended. I bought the recommended plugs and have not yet installed. Not have I put the module on the car. But have it.
 
Kamauxx said:
I'm not familiar with them, actually.

I asked for more information on another forum but didn't get much back. I also checked out their website and notice they provide chips and other goodies for multiple different vehicles. And most of their chips are cheaper than LAP3.

But their chip is the same basic principle as other piggyback tunes, right?
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Yup, they are piggybacks but with significantly more adjustability and mapping than the LAP3. Of course, they also require more mods to the car to maximize the maps.

BMS is popular and well regarded in the BMW community. I ran several JB variants (jb+ to JB4) with good results. Recommend searching in the bimmer forums for some reviews. I expect good things from Terry and his folks for the Stinger.
 
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Dustin said:
Did the 4 or 5 people installed the recommended plugs? If so what plugs did they install? I’m getting ready to install the LAP3 on my 3.3TT. There is some talk about plug and coil issues but nobody has actually said that they have changed their plugs as recommended. I bought the recommended plugs and have not yet installed. Not have I put the module on the car. But have it.
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I'm sorry, I'm not sure if anyone upgraded the plugs and reinstalled the chip.
 
Dark_Knight GT said:
Yup, they are piggybacks but with significantly more adjustability and mapping than the LAP3. Of course, they also require more mods to the car to maximize the maps.

BMS is popular and well regarded in the BMW community. I ran several JB variants (jb+ to JB4) with good results. Recommend searching in the bimmer forums for some reviews. I expect good things from Terry and his folks for the Stinger.
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Thanks. They certainly seems like a good alternative.
 
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Killian said:
So you do or do not need them?
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I *think* (don't quote me on this) LAP3 told the vendor that upgrading the plugs will limit the chances of damage being done to the car.

I'm not sure if anyone has tried it out yet.
 
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I've spent a couple of years researching and discussing the JB+ and JB4 on various BMW forums and am very comfortable with the installation process, the customer support, and their community support. Burger Tuning is what I would use. LAP3 is fine - it's just very early on for the Stinger. It's not really all that unusual for a new tuning option to be seeing some issues with a new car.

But let's please keep this discussion focused on the JB4...
 
Kia Stinger said:
I've spent a couple of years researching and discussing the JB+ and JB4 on various BMW forums and am very comfortable with the installation process, the customer support, and their community support. Burger Tuning is what I would use. LAP3 is fine - it's just very early on for the Stinger. It's not really all that unusual for a new tuning option to be seeing some issues with a new car.

But let's please keep this discussion focused on the JB4...
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any word on when it will be available? been doing my research and this seems like the best option so far imo.
 
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