xHP 6 Speed ZF 6HP Transmission Tune for BMW
Unlock the full potential of your BMW ZF 6HP 6-speed automatic gearbox with the xHP Transmission Tune. This is the go-to BMW transmission remap and TCU tuning solution for sharper shifts, smarter shift strategies and stronger torque handling. Expect crisper paddle response, optimised torque converter lock-up, improved warm-up behaviour and a more engaging drive in D, S and M modes. We run xHP tunes on our own cars and customer vehicles, and feedback has been consistently excellent for drivability, performance and refinement.
Perfect for stock or tuned engines, the xHP ZF 6HP gearbox tune delivers faster upshifts, better acceleration and a more direct connection between engine and gearbox. Ideal for daily road use, fast road and performance builds. Common ZF 6HP variants include 6HP19, 6HP21, 6HP26 and 6HP28 in many BMW petrol and diesel models.
Why choose the xHP ZF 6HP transmission tune
- BMW gearbox software upgrade for ZF 6HP 6-speed automatic
- Faster, firmer and more consistent shifts in D, S and M
- Optimised shift strategies for uphill and downhill driving
- Improved torque converter lock-up for a tighter, more responsive feel
- Raised torque limits to support tuned engines
- Kickdown delete in Manual mode and true Manual control options
- Gear display in the dash for D, S and M modes
- Customisation options to tailor shift points, gear display and throttle blips
Stage options
Stage 1
- Optimised D shift points to facilitate sporty, yet economy style driving
- Optimised shift strategy for up and downhill driving
- Optimised warm-up behaviour
- Optimised torque converter lock-up in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear
- Lowered minimum RPM limit in Manual mode
- Adapted torque limits for tuned engines
- Kickdown delete in Manual mode
- Gear display in dash in D, S and M modes
Stage 2
- Optimised D and S shift points for better acceleration in part and full throttle situations
- Firmer, sportier upshifts in D, S and M mode
- Faster paddle response time
- Optimised shift strategy for up and downhill driving
- Optimised warm-up behaviour
- Optimised torque converter lock-up in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear
- Raised torque limits for tuned engines
- Kickdown delete in Manual mode
- Gear display in dash in D, S and M modes
Stage 3
- Optimised D and S shift points for better acceleration in part and full throttle situations
- Race-like upshifts with torque increase
- Shift times approximately 50% faster in S and M modes
- Shift times approximately 25% faster in D mode
- True Manual mode with no automatic upshift in M
- Automatic rev-matching throttle blip on downshifts in S and M
- Faster paddle response time
- Optimised shift strategy for up and downhill driving
- Optimised warm-up behaviour
- Optimised torque converter lock-up in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear
- Even more raised torque limits for tuned engines
- Kickdown delete in Manual mode
- Gear display in dash in D, S and M modes
Custom features
- Max. RPM: Custom shift points for WOT. The Max. RPM can be setup separately for D, S and M mode, each with Kickdown being active or inactive. “Kickdown” refers to the Kickdown-Switch at the end of the throttle travel, drivers recognise as small threshold in the pedal.
- Kickdown: Enable or disable usage of the Kickdown-Switch, separately for D, S and M modes. Default uses whatever is setup in the flashed map. On and Off override the setting in the map respectively. “Kickdown Off” does not mean the car will not downshift any more. The maximum speed for downshift in each gear, when full throttle is applied, will be lowered.
- Gear display: Customise the display of the current gear in the dash. Options: Default, Off, Display Actual Gear, Display Target Gear.
- Start in 2nd gear at standstill: Choose whether the transmission shifts down to 1st or 2nd gear at standstill in M mode.
- Throttle blips: Adjust aggressiveness of downshift blips in Manual mode to rev-match. Generally supported on N54 and N55 vehicles. On other vehicles these settings may not have any effect.
- Custom shift points: Modify all shift points in D and S mode by a percentage based on the current map.
- Shift speed in M mode: Tune the speed of each upshift in M mode. Positive values mean slower but more comfortable shifts. Negative values mean slower but smoother and therefore more comfortable shifts.
- Lockout 6th gear in S mode: Choose whether S mode can engage 6th gear to suit your driving and motorway use.
Compatibility and typical applications
Designed for BMW models equipped with the ZF 6HP 6-speed automatic transmission. Popular variants include 6HP19, 6HP21, 6HP26 and 6HP28 found across many petrol and diesel BMW platforms.
Professional installation and support
Want it fitted and flashed by specialists We can help. Nforcd is based in Warwickshire and offers professional installation for the xHP ZF 6HP transmission tune. Request a quote at Sales@nforcd.com and our team will advise the best Stage for your build and usage.
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