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Originally Posted by NOLAGUY
Does BMW require Dinan equipment to be installed by a Dinan dealer for warranty purposes? Or, can I DIY this and keep my warranty?
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You can install yourself or have a non-Dinan dealer do the install and still retain the warranty. The caveat, as always, is that the installation woul dnot be covered so if somethign were to arise as a result of improper installation it would not be covered under warranty.
Also, the turbo itself requires requires factory-level tools such as BMW ISTA (or equivalent) to adjust wastegate for proper operation so that part of it is NOT a DIY task.
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Originally Posted by joseyu
Can the intake and intercooler be installed without a tune? Will it increase turbo lag? I will eventually get the turbos and tune as well, but I want to spend sometime on the track with stock power first. It would be great if I can run the intake and intercooler first without the tune for a few months and then have the turbos and tune installed. I am just worried about turbo lag.
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Yes they can be installed without a tune. Will get a bit more noise from the intake and perhaps a very small improvement in throttle response. The intercooler will still keep temps down and offer a bit of power as well. Turbo lag should not be affected at all.
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Originally Posted by seis-speed
So what happens if one does only the big turbo by itself? TIA!
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The system gets hot and you will be in limp mode / heat soak more often then not.
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Originally Posted by SeanWRT
Finally it's out. Epic build!
BTW, am I reading it correct from the graph that big turbo spools even faster than stock?
What's going on below 2500rpm then?
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We typically start at 2500 RPM just because of inconsistencies in the lower register when doing dyno passes. The jist is below for a few of the data point though.
Stock TRQ HP
1750 366 122
2000 371 141
2250 383 164
Stage 4
Dinan TRQ HP
1750 421 140
2000 405 154
2250 420 180
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Originally Posted by serrated
Would I get most of the gains from just the turbo and intercooler? I have the M Performance exhaust and really like its sound
EDIT: and tune, obviously
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The exhaust and intake are recommended but not required. The bulk of the gains are basically from the intercooler, turbo and tune. I would still look hard at the exhaust though even if you have the M-performance one... it sounds soooooo good.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer28312
Dinan, what are you quoting on install cost for the turbo, tune, and intercooler??
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Quote in hours as labor rates are all over the place across the country.
Tune: 1.5 hours
Exhaust: 1.2 hours
Resonator Delete: 1.2 hours
Intake: 1 hour
Intercooler: 4.5 hours
Turbo: 5 hours
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Originally Posted by serrated
How much would a dealership charge to install this? I have cash in hand ready to throw at my local dinan dealership but I was wondering what installation would cost. (and I'd assume warranty only works if they install it)
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See above response and also first response in this post about the warranty.
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Originally Posted by NOLAGUY
I have the same question. Is the warranty maintained only when installed by a certified dinan dealer? Or can I DIY?
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See 2 responses above and first response in this post.
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Originally Posted by Bimmer28312
Dinan, can your tune take advantage of supplemental fuel?? For example e85 or having a port injection setup?
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We do not tune for supplemental fuel. If you are going that route you probably will want to go with another tuning solution.
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Originally Posted by Yeru
Many Dinan parts, especially those linked to your VIN, require installation by their authorized dealers.
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Again, not true. While we would prefer things to be installed at an authorized dealer as its a known factor and relationships are pre-existing it is not a requirement to maintain warranty. The caveat as stated above is that we would not be able to guarantee labor at a non-dealer however so there is an element of a gray area introduced.
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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster
Only when installed by a Dinan Dealer, of course...
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See above.
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Originally Posted by J-Sud
What is the main difference in the 11.5 hour quote for the M235i vs the 5 hour for the M2?
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M235i RWD and M2 (RWD) are both 5 hour quoted install times. The xDrive variants don't have an installation shortcut unfortunately so they require quite a bit more time and finesse hence the bigger install time on those models.
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Originally Posted by Lt1camaro
So, how much would the installation costs on this be roughly?
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See a couple responses above.
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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86
What about turbo lag? It's already an issue in this car stock right?
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Ive' never noticed any meaningful turbo lag on the car in either stock or tuned formats.