Dinan Stage 3 engine sound

kgaler · 08-15-2014, 10:28 AM

I've had Dinan stage 2 for a year or so and I like it. I recently upgraded to stage 3 and now I'm not so happy. The power increase is barely noticeable.

The real problem is not the engine seems to make a lot more noise. It's like a constant whine and I can hear it changing gears all the time. Before stg 3 it hardly noticed it.

Does this seem normal? What can be making the noise?

Tx
Ken

bmw0bsession · 08-15-2014, 10:44 AM

When I raised the boost with my jb4, this whine became very noticeable. Even during low acceleration but that is just your turbos working I believe. You should be okay but in my honest opinion that tune is a rip off, I think stage 2 would of been more than enough for you. Stage 3 might be better if you have supporting mods.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-15-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kgaler

I've had Dinan stage 2 for a year or so and I like it. I recently upgraded to stage 3 and now I'm not so happy. The power increase is barely noticeable.

The real problem is not the engine seems to make a lot more noise. It's like a constant whine and I can hear it changing gears all the time. Before stg 3 it hardly noticed it.

Does this seem normal? What can be making the noise?

Tx
Ken

Call Dinan and ask them

Chunner · 08-15-2014, 05:27 PM

Definitely not normal. No engine whiny noise here.

Bring it to a BMW dealership that is a Dinan dealer. Let them figure it out.

jsmonet · 08-15-2014, 05:50 PM

the most I get is some spool noise now and then. I'm running the stock charge pipe right now, though (have an extra sitting in the closet I came by)

physh · 08-15-2014, 07:01 PM

Are you sure it doesn't come from the rear? I'm asking because my differential started making noise recently. I'm fairly certain that's because of the way I drive (spiritedly) vs. how the previous owner drove it. The extra power might have killed your diff.

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kgaler Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 135i DCT Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Dinan Stage 3 engine sound I've had Dinan stage 2 for a year or so and I like it. I recently upgraded to stage 3 and now I'm not so happy. The power increase is barely noticeable. The real problem is not the engine seems to make a lot more noise. It's like a constant whine and I can hear it changing gears all the time. Before stg 3 it hardly noticed it. Does this seem normal? What can be making the noise? Tx Ken __________________ 2012 Alpine White 135i \| DCT \| Dinan Stage 3 \| ER Charge Pipe \| P3 Cars Boost Gauge \| Performance Suspension \| Terracotta Leather \| M Sport Pkg \| Premium Pkg \| Heated Seats \| Comfort Access \|
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bmw0bsession Captain 82 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	When I raised the boost with my jb4, this whine became very noticeable. Even during low acceleration but that is just your turbos working I believe. You should be okay but in my honest opinion that tune is a rip off, I think stage 2 would of been more than enough for you. Stage 3 might be better if you have supporting mods. __________________ BMW Performance Kidney Grille, CF Lip Spoiler, CF Diffusser, Blackline LCI Tailights, Magnaflow Full Exhaust, BMS Intake, Jb4 w/ E85, Meth Injection, BMS DP, VRSF 5" Intercooler, CP-E Charge Pipe, KW CS Coilover, M3 Subframe Bushings, VMR VB3 Wheels, Stage 2 Fuel Pump, M3 Control Arms, Dinan Camber Plates, Pure Stage 2.
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Chunner Captain 153 Rep 964 Posts Drives: BMW 135is \| #341/586 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Garage List '13 BMW 135is #341/586 [9.50]	Definitely not normal. No engine whiny noise here. Bring it to a BMW dealership that is a Dinan dealer. Let them figure it out. __________________ 2013 BMW 135is Coupe \| Dinan Stage 3 \| M3 Subframe Bushings \| Dinan Monoball Joints \| Dinan Toe Links \| 1M Strut Bar \| MPS AS/3 - VMR 710's 18x8.5 ET45 / 18x9.5 ET50 \| MPSS - BMW 313's 18x7.5 / 18x8.5 \| Min Grey, Savanna \| Prem, Tech \| DCT \| Beast #341/586 \| *2021 BMW X7 M50i \| Alpine White \| Children Hauler*
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jsmonet Captain 302 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2020 x7 m50i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: so cal iTrader: (2)	the most I get is some spool noise now and then. I'm running the stock charge pipe right now, though (have an extra sitting in the closet I came by) __________________ 2020 bmw xHippo, v8tt edition
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physh Private First Class 4 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport DCT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (4)	Are you sure it doesn't come from the rear? I'm asking because my differential started making noise recently. I'm fairly certain that's because of the way I drive (spiritedly) vs. how the previous owner drove it. The extra power might have killed your diff.
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