Moving to Dinan Stage 3 and all goodies.

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-07-2016, 08:11 AM

I'll start by saying this isn't a post intended to instigate a discussion or comparison across various brands. Merely to promote sharing of information in a forum and resource that I've found extremely helpful throughout the five years of owning my car.

Thank you Thompson BMW and the performance dept. for pulling all this together for me. http://www.thompsonbmw.com/

So I decided to do some performance upgrades including: Dinan Stage 3 SW upgrade, Dinan intercooler, Dinan Oil cooler and Berk Technology race exhaust. I'm replacing my BMW PE which I think sounds great just not aggressive enough for me. This car is a warm weather weekend driver and I could use the louder exhaust.

Attached are some pics from the Install.

Elsabor67 · 04-07-2016, 10:25 AM

Do you have oil pics of the oil cooler?

blue135 · 04-07-2016, 10:37 AM

I run the complete Dinan S3 setup plus Dinan exhaust on my '08 E88 and love it. I hope you enjoy yours as much as i do mine. Sound and performance are great.

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-07-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsabor67

Do you have oil pics of the oil cooler?

Here is the oil cooler installed.

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-08-2016, 03:20 AM

So...I picked my car up yesterday and only got to drive it for about 10 miles. Initial impressions :

I haven't gotten on it, so I didn't notice a difference from Dinan Stage 2 to 3. I did however notice that my oil temp gauge is running 10-15 degrees cooler.

Now for the exhaust. I was coming from a full BMW PE w non res mid pipes. Basically straight pipe after DP to the exhaust. I opted to remove the PE axle back section and go for the Berk Tech race exhaust...holy hell! What a difference! None of the videos on you tube really do it justice.

At start up it is just so much deeper sounding, then when you Rev it, it burbles all over the place. Even driving it normal is nuts. I'm hoping for some good weather this weekend to really get on it. Hopefully I notice s difference w Dinan Stage 3, but really looking to spend some time in the car and get used to the exhaust.

Yeineken · 04-08-2016, 06:07 AM

Very nice. Love the quality of Dinan. Will most likely choose them when it comes time to upgrade power mods.

OzJustin · 04-08-2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

So...I picked my car up yesterday and only got to drive it for about 10 miles. Initial impressions :

I haven't gotten on it, so I didn't notice a difference from Dinan Stage 2 to 3. I did however notice that my oil temp gauge is running 10-15 degrees cooler.

Now for the exhaust. I was coming from a full BMW PE w non res mid pipes. Basically straight pipe after DP to the exhaust. I opted to remove the PE axle back section and go for the Berk Tech race exhaust...holy hell! What a difference! None of the videos on you tube really do it justice.

At start up it is just so much deeper sounding, then when you Rev it, it burbles all over the place. Even driving it normal is nuts. I'm hoping for some good weather this weekend to really get on it. Hopefully I notice s difference w Dinan Stage 3, but really looking to spend some time in the car and get used to the exhaust.

No need for your Focal speaker setup anymore.

houtan · 04-08-2016, 08:44 AM

Do you have a way to log? Maybe with the torque app or dash command? Would be nice to see boost, timing, etc of their stage three tune.

Oil cooler looks nice, does it poke into the wheel well/ fender liner?

Glad everything turned out great. The quality looks top notch.

No Style 135is · 04-08-2016, 08:46 AM

I'm going to do the same, Dinan Stage 3, on this Monday coming.
But I go with Wagner Tuning Evo 1 competition FMIC and ER sport oil cooler.
I'm currently running PPK2+PE as a 135is.

I'm glad that you enjoy with Stage 3. Hopefully, my car will turn out great too.

dannypwr · 04-08-2016, 10:36 AM

I know ppl are wondering like me , what you did w the PE exhaust...

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-08-2016, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OzJustin

No need for your Focal speaker setup anymore.

LOL...so since i picked it up, I find that I'm listening to the sound of the exuast ,it's freaking loud especially at cold start. I still love the stereo though...can't wait till top down weather...people are gonna hate me. Loud exhaust and tunes.

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-08-2016, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dannypwr

I know ppl are wondering like me , what you did w the PE exhaust...

I had actually posted in the for sale section and had a few offers before it even came off. It just shipped out today.

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-08-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by houtan

Do you have a way to log? Maybe with the torque app or dash command? Would be nice to see boost, timing, etc of their stage three tune.

Oil cooler looks nice, does it poke into the wheel well/ fender liner?

Glad everything turned out great. The quality looks top notch.

Myplan is to get it dynoed in the next few weeks.

2PUTT · 04-08-2016, 05:05 PM

Very nice!!

cbl117 · 04-09-2016, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

Myplan is to get it dynoed in the next few weeks.

Post your results when you get a chance to dyno. I'm Dinan stage 2 with Dinan intercooler, and always considered going to full stage 3. I manage to get 351hp at the wheels and 387tq at the wheels. 96 oct.

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-09-2016, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cbl117

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

Myplan is to get it dynoed in the next few weeks.

Post your results when you get a chance to dyno. I'm Dinan stage 2 with Dinan intercooler, and always considered going to full stage 3. I manage to get 351hp at the wheels and 387tq at the wheels. 96 oct.

Will do. I'm really interested in seeing what I'm putting down. I'm hopeful that in addition to the SW the full straight pipe (from the DP)exhaust w out any resonators or restrictions is adding some HP & TQE.

houtan · 04-09-2016, 09:23 AM

Does the oil cooler stick into the wheel well?

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-09-2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by houtan

Does the oil cooler stick into the wheel well?

houtan...it does require some cutting per the technician. Here are some pics as a reference. Sorry for quality(iPhone).

cbl117 · 04-09-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

Will do. I'm really interested in seeing what I'm putting down. I'm hopeful that in addition to the SW the full straight pipe (from the DP)exhaust w out any resonators or restrictions is adding some HP & TQE.

I also have straight pipe from the DP back (well excluding the sport muffler on the berk street), and I think that played a role in achieving my torque number, which when keeping perspective, is no slouch! Good look and very interested to see what you put down. The Dinan tune benefits from moving to 93 octance in my experience so I'd recommend adding 4 gal of 100 oct race gas if you have access to it before dyno day.

cbl117 · 04-09-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

houtan...it does require some cutting per the technician. Here are some pics as a reference. Sorry for quality(iPhone).

Frank, did the tech need to cut the actual painted plastic on the front bumper, or just the fender liner? Your car is black so hard to tell where the bumper ends and the liner begins lol.

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-09-2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cbl117

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank 135i Vert

houtan...it does require some cutting per the technician. Here are some pics as a reference. Sorry for quality(iPhone).

Frank, did the tech need to cut the actual painted plastic on the front bumper, or just the fender liner? Your car is black so hard to tell where the bumper ends and the liner begins lol.

Just the liner...nothing that was painted was touched.

PhillyfaanM3 · 04-09-2016, 12:46 PM

For anyone who's interested, here is a clip of the Berks Tech. Race exhaust. All I have to say is holy crap is this thing loud. Wish there was a way to add a button like the M guys have it quiet down.

Leaving the house in the AM before the Wifey & kids , neighbors are awake w this exhaust is not going to be quiet in anyway.

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PhillyfaanM3 Lieutenant 458 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2018 Mineral Gray Metallic M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bucks County PA iTrader: (1)	Moving to Dinan Stage 3 and all goodies. I'll start by saying this isn't a post intended to instigate a discussion or comparison across various brands. Merely to promote sharing of information in a forum and resource that I've found extremely helpful throughout the five years of owning my car. Thank you Thompson BMW and the performance dept. for pulling all this together for me. http://www.thompsonbmw.com/ So I decided to do some performance upgrades including: Dinan Stage 3 SW upgrade, Dinan intercooler, Dinan Oil cooler and Berk Technology race exhaust. I'm replacing my BMW PE which I think sounds great just not aggressive enough for me. This car is a warm weather weekend driver and I could use the louder exhaust. Attached are some pics from the Install. Attached Images __________________ 2018 MG F80 M3 ZCP \| BBS LM?s \| Michelin Pilot 4s \| BMW HAS Coil Overs \| Stek PPF \| DINAN CF Intakes \| IND Engine cover \| Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust \| 2018 Champaign Quartz F31 Sports Wagon \| BMW 624 wheels \| KW Street Coil Overs \| DINAN Stage 1 v2.0 \| Soul Performance Muffler delete
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