Stage 1 tune for 116i F20 - is it even worth it?

about 2 months ago· 15 posts

I have the base model 116i with the 1.6 turbo (136hp). Is a stage 1 tune even worth it on this engine? Or is it too small to make meaningful power? Budget is tight so if the gains are minimal id rather save the money for something else.

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DieselChip

26 days ago#1

The 116i has the N13 turbo 4-cylinder with 136hp. Stage 1 can get you to about 180-190hp which is a noticeable improvement. The turbo has headroom for it. Its not going to be fast but it makes the car feel adequate instead of slow. For the cost of a remap (300-400 EUR) its worth it if you plan to keep the car.

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F30 Owner

25 days ago#2

I had a 116i before my current F30. Stage 1 made it feel like a completely different car. The low-end torque improvement was the biggest change - no more having to rev it out just to merge onto the highway. Definitely worth it.

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