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BMW E7X X5M / X6M Hex Tuning ECU Upgrade

ECU software for the BMW X5M / X6M was enhanced by VF Hex Tuning engineers resulting in a substantial increase in throttle response and power. Various enhancements included comprehensive air charge enhancements for the turbos and Vanos re-calibration for aggressive intake and exhaust camshaft timing and effective relative cylinder filling.

This calibration was scientifically developed/tested and measured on a Mustang MD500-AWD chassis dyno using 91 octane. The top speed limiter was removed and combined with refined ignition, fuel and camshaft calibration to create a massive gain in power.

Factory torque management has increased in complexity compared to prior generations of BMW engine managemet. Hex Tuning engineers understanding of the true design parameters and function rules allow them to fine tune and enhance the smoothness and transitioning of power (drivers torque request).  Many features are included with this software upgrade which give the user great features to enjoy. Optional off road software is available for a sport exhaust system which results in gains of 120hp/170tq. Contact us for information on this option.

Worldwide models of the X5M/X6M are applicable and the software is user programmable with the use of the Hex Flash programming cable included. The Hex Flash cable works in conjunction with a laptop and is used to read and write software from/to the vehicles computer (ECU). This allows the user to revert to original programming anytime they wish.

 

  • Automatic update to latest BMW software version
  • Vanos mapping enhancements
  • Ignition timing optimization
  • Fuel management re-calibration
  • Torque management optimization
  • Enhanced throttle response
  • Top speed limiter removed
  • Optional increased RPM limiter
  • Optional off-road exhaust calibration for +120hp/170tq
  • Optional race gas mapping / custom tuning
  • User programmable Hex Tuning cable included


 

ABOUT HEX TUNING

ECU (Engine Control Unit) Tuning is the science of refining the factory calibration of an engine’s operation to enhance power and torque at the request of the driver. The manufacturer sets the engine performance with a series of functions, rules and data in the ECU software. Skilled adjustment of the data can allow safe increases in power and throttle response to your driving experience.

TCU (Transmission Control Unit) Tuning offers the driver a variety of enhancements dependent upon the application such as DSG (VAG Dual Clutch), SMG , DCT (BMW Dual Clutch) or R-Tronic (Audi pneumatic clutch). TCU upgrades can reduce gear selection and shift times resulting in enhanced acceleration with less time spent in between gears.

HEX Tuning is the software division of VF-Engineering and uses the state of the art equipment to develop and test effective ECU software upgrades for power enhancement without the use of any piggy back devices. ECU manufacturers like Siemens and Bosch use a range of complex microprocessors which are often accessible through the OBD2 (diagnostic port) or the manufacturers access port on the ECU itself.

HEX Tuning creates software upgrades for most high-performance vehicles.