Modern BMWs and the B58-powered Toyota GR Supra use extremely advanced engine management systems. These computers—commonly referred to as the DME (Digital Motor Electronics) or ECU—control nearly every aspect of engine operation, including boost pressure, ignition timing, fueling, torque management, throttle control, and many of the safeguards built into the engine. For enthusiasts who want to use tuning platforms such as MHD, bootmod3, or EcuTek, accessing that computer is o

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Locked Out? The Complete Guide to MHD Tuning Your Post-June 2020 BMW or Supra (B58/S58) You just picked up a newer BMW M340i, M3, or maybe an A90 Toyota Supra. You’ve got your wireless OBD adapter in hand, you downloaded the MHD Flasher app, and you’re ready to instantly add 100+ horsepower. You plug everything in, you hit "Flash Stage 1"... and you get an error message. DME is locked. If this has happened to you, you are not alone. It’s one of the most frustrating barriers i

If you follow modern car culture, you already know the B58 is nothing short of legendary. Powering the modern Toyota Supra (A90) and a massive chunk of BMW’s lineup (from the M240i to the X5), this 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six has earned its reputation as the "modern-day 2JZ." But what exactly makes it so special? The magic of the B58 lies in its over-engineered foundation. It features a closed-deck engine block (which makes it incredibly rigid and capable of handling h