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10-05-2012, 03:36 PM | #1 |
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Dinan users;
If I'm reading the Dinan website correctly, adding their recommended CAI and FFE to a Dinan flash(in my case a stg 2)for a cost of around $3100 + 3.4 hrs labor only yields an increase of 12 Hp and 13 ft-lb torque.
I already have the flash and am quite happy with it along with the extra added warranty coverage but to add an extra 12hp/13tq at the prices quoted above seems a bit ridiculous, or am I missing something? Seems like there are better ways to spend less and get more, no? FMIC or even an LCD come to mind as good examples, yes? No interest in meth or DPs. |
10-05-2012, 05:19 PM | #2 |
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Shortseller, I know this isn't what you want to hear but with Dinan you're very limited in the amount of power you can make and the HP/$ ratio is just terrible.
I'm genuinely not trying to bash Dinan or anything like that but it's just the reality of the tunes. Sometimes Piggybacks can't fuel and sometimes Cobb has boost control issues but Dinan is always expensive and comparably weak. |
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10-05-2012, 05:53 PM | #4 | |
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Just a bit of venting I guess and looking for advise to the second part of my original post, where to spend less and get more. My guess an FMIC is next, to which might or might not be Dinan sourced but it's my belief that this will add the next best bang for the buck towards an improved driving experience. I appreciate your considerate approach in responding to my post! |
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10-05-2012, 05:56 PM | #5 |
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10-05-2012, 07:00 PM | #6 | |
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10-05-2012, 10:22 PM | #7 | |
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Of course I custom sealed it for less than $10 and a trip to home depot, and this intake is"significanlty" cheaper than Dinan's CAI with better performance.
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10-05-2012, 10:44 PM | #8 |
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Not to thread jack, but your saying by sealing the intake you got more HP? I only ask because I have the Simota intake (not sealed) and if HP increases by that much from simply sealing I might give that a try...
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10-05-2012, 11:12 PM | #9 | |
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Here is my article, make sure to follow the link in the OP of how I sealed it up before upgrading to the aFe snorkles http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=aFe+Stage+2 Last edited by BQTuning; 10-06-2012 at 12:04 AM.. |
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10-06-2012, 01:03 AM | #10 |
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FMIC before intake or exhaust! None of these mods are going to give you a substantial bump in hp but keeping your IAT's lower should be priority 1.
I have the Dinan intake btw; slightly better throttle response; no noticable seat of the pants bump in hp tho.
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10-06-2012, 09:35 AM | #12 |
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I had Stage 2 for a good while, and was using an AFE Dual-Cone intake, which worked well. I then decided to upgrade to S3, which gets you over 14PSI, not 13.5. I had managed to find a very slightly used Dinan Free-Flow exhaust in the private "For Sale" section here, and added that. Next, I got an ETS 5" FMIC, which made a really noticeable difference, even with S2. Following that, I acquired an ER Sport oil cooler (about 3x the size of the stock unit) on a "Black Thursday" deal and got that installed. As I was just on CPO warranty, I had my dealer call Dinan and validate that they'd sell me the $400 upgrade to S3 with non-Dinan FMIC and OC, then had it installed. Finally, after perusing the private seller section, I came across a Dinan CAI for almost half price - still new in the box - that had languished on a dealer's shelf for awhile. I installed that with some help from a friend and I really like the total package. Not enough boost to require downpipes, although I'm considering those as well, lots of power (WAY more than stock) for what I want, and never a hassle at the dealer. I didn't spend anywhere near 10K, either, as I bought my S2 on sale for under $2K.
So the moral of the story is that you don't have to buy brand-new and you don't have to buy genuine Dinan FMIC/OC for stage 3. The difference is very noticeable, I've never had any problems with boost or fuel control or any other driveability problems. I'm not one of the "fast and furious" bunch that has to have absolute maximum boost and power, so Dinan works for me - although I must say, some of the Cobb and other non-piggyback stuff has its appeal. But with only 40K on the clock and a clear title, I'll see how long I can keep this before I move on to the next one.
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10-06-2012, 12:42 PM | #14 |
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shortseller, if you want to stay Dinan, ping Phil at reevesBMW. Checkout this thread for a "new" FMIC (no warranty though). But the price is very attractive at $742. Just FYI....
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=747414 |
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