Dinan "S3-R" E92 M3 intro by Steve Dinan

JuniorDee · 03-10-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by flagger

Suspension is one thing, but with 400+ lb/ft of torque, what is going to happen to the drive train when someone drops the clutch from a standstill? Bet the diff is going to complain, or the half shafts.

Also, aren't the bores specially treated to allow for the omission of cylinder liners? Does Dinan have access to the same etching process? If not, could be another Chevy Vega with the silicon bores going south and a new block required after about 40K miles. (I had an original Vega).

A lot of nice stuff on the car however.

the tranny in our cars is exactly the same tranny as in the M5 and M6, so there are no issues with torque or HP constraints. Also, there was a great video done by gustav or something like that on the m5board where he interviewed steve and they talked about the entire bore and etching process. They do the same thing as bmw does. They use all oem manufac parts ie mahle pistons etc, though they are custom parts. I watched to 30 minutes or so of videos and I gained a high level of respect for dinan and the R&D they go through.

I still wonder where they get their 2k price points for everything

MHP · 03-10-2010, 04:33 PM

LOL, someone needs to learn how to drive stick. I could use a stopwatch to measure the delay between gears...

MHP · 03-10-2010, 04:41 PM

Does anyone know if they do any top end work (ie enlarging intake/exhaust ports/larger valves, or even larger cams) or is this just like their S85 strokers which are stock top ends on larger bottom ends--which just lower power/torque peaks, killing high rpm power but also making more torque due to the inches alone.

T89 · 03-10-2010, 05:26 PM

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Lemans_Blue_M · 03-10-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MHP

Does anyone know if they do any top end work (ie enlarging intake/exhaust ports/larger valves, or even larger cams) or is this just like their S85 strokers which are stock top ends on larger bottom ends--which just lower power/torque peaks, killing high rpm power but also making more torque due to the inches alone.

5-angle valve job only, no additional head work or aftermarket valve train parts.

LV-E92M3 · 03-10-2010, 06:14 PM

it's out of topic and stupid question, but is it possible to swap the X5M and X6M engine and transmisson?

Lemans_Blue_M · 03-10-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LV-E92M3

it's out of topic and stupid question, but is it possible to swap the X5M and X6M engine and transmisson?

Anything is possible if you have enough money...

That doesn't mean it's a good idea though.

LV-E92M3 · 03-10-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Anything is possible if you have enough money...

That doesn't mean it's a good idea though.

thank you

Jack28 · 03-10-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

I've never been much of a Dinan fan and certainly am not a fan of their prices. However, this is a really well put together package and would be a pretty dramatic improvement all around for the M3. I'd love to drive this car hard for a while. Some one spill the beans for the price on this package...

Agreed!

I bet this thing comes with a hefty price tag...

IMHO the E9x M3 should have came with close to 400lbs of Tq. originally from the factory.
at least 350 IMO... Nevertheless This is a great package Dinan has put together. I just cant wait
to see the price, Man its gonna be Hefty!!!!

UPDATE: I went on the website and saw the price!!!! WOW!!! 20k... Link Below...
When you go to the home page, You will see the ad come up at top in a min. and it has the price on it! Says Only 1 is Available as of now!
http://www.dinancars.com/bmw/whats-new
http://www.dinancars.com/

positiveions · 03-10-2010, 06:56 PM

to the people that don't know this, but when Dinan warranty a product they stand behind it; even when the warranty runs out. Case: E36 M3 with a Dinan S/C package. The vortech unit went bad 5k miles after the warranty had run out. Talked to Dinan, they replaced the unit and didn't even spend a dime! I bet if you went to some "other" tuners, they will give you the boot. I am always partial to them because their product is not designed based on "COPY AND PASTE" system. Sure, anyone can do that. Their R&D perform extensive and numerous tests prior to selling a product. Dinan is not for everyone! If you can't afford it, buy something else.

ghosthi32 · 03-10-2010, 06:58 PM

23k for this wow

J08M3 · 03-10-2010, 07:27 PM

The transmission may handle it, but no one's mentioned if the rear end will.?

Looks like a nice setup, I'm sure the engine is great. I'm not a fan of the suspension though, it's not low enough to justify spending the money on it. I'm not a fan of slammed cars but you can certainly lower a bit more which I like and improve suspension capabilities with numerous other choices out there. Just my opinon

ase2dais · 03-10-2010, 07:46 PM

wow!

instant hard on!

OwnAge · 03-10-2010, 07:53 PM

Good stuff but i gotta agree. $$$ OwnAge

Nutballa · 03-10-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ghosthi32

dinan = wallet ownage

calintexas · 03-10-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PencilGeek

Yes I'm sure Dinan has access to the correct boring/honing technology to get the cylinder linings correct. RD Sport went through the same thing with their stroker motors. There is at least one company in the US who has this technology. I wouldn't be surprised if both companies used the same company.

Dinan actually bought a very expensive NC machine and bores the blocks in house. I don't recall if the bores are etched in house or by a third party.

Reedomn · 03-10-2010, 09:46 PM

He said "little car" 3 times......

m3_love · 03-10-2010, 09:49 PM

nice, always loved Dinan products

Turbo Squid · 03-10-2010, 11:31 PM

How much for full package?

H Bomb · 03-11-2010, 12:51 AM

to each there own. they do more testing then any company i know. i wouldn't put anything else on my car

what company are you a fan of then for this car for a serious mod???

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Originally Posted by numba1guju

i still dont trust dynos with all the dispute over their accuracy:/...then again im not a fan of dinan

H Bomb · 03-11-2010, 12:57 AM

they have done extensive tests and with it lower it didn't handle any better and the ride was harsher. same for there stage 3 JRZ susp i had on my E46 M. it handled better then any other E46 M with the exception of a Moton set up i drove but that was more track only, where mine was comfortable daily but handled better then most any other susp set up that was lower

any lower is more for looks then anything else. i have ridden in a couple E92 M's with different spring susp set ups and the ride was horrible

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Originally Posted by J08M3

The transmission may handle it, but no one's mentioned if the rear end will.?

Looks like a nice setup, I'm sure the engine is great. I'm not a fan of the suspension though, it's not low enough to justify spending the money on it. I'm not a fan of slammed cars but you can certainly lower a bit more which I like and improve suspension capabilities with numerous other choices out there. Just my opinon

MHP · 03-11-2010, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

5-angle valve job only, no additional head work or aftermarket valve train parts.

Thank you sir!

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