Intake, tune and pulley

WW08M3vrom · 10-05-2012, 06:41 AM

Thinking about getting a tune, intake and pulley from dinan.... Any suggestions on where to go near Pittsburgh or any other reputable dealers other than dinan. Thx

THE TECH · 10-05-2012, 08:51 AM

Buy from Marco at McKenna Performance and install yourself. Doesn't get any cheaper than that.

M3 Esq. · 10-05-2012, 08:57 AM

Agreed, but he can't install the tune.

THE TECH · 10-05-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Esq.

Agreed, but he can't install the tune.

True but he could send in the DME for programming iirc.

lorinzo · 10-05-2012, 09:04 AM

I got the intake and pulley from Dinan. You are lucky as there is a sale on at Dinan this month.

I installed the intake myself, pretty simple.

WW08M3vrom · 10-05-2012, 09:12 AM

Just talked to sewickley BMW - said dinan tune and intake would only net 17 hp. For cost not sure it's worth it. Does anyone have that set up on an 08 m3?

THE TECH · 10-05-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WW08M3vrom

Just talked to sewickley BMW - said dinan tune and intake would only net 17 hp. For cost not sure it's worth it. Does anyone have that set up on an 08 m3?

On an otherwise stock car, a tune and intake won't net a lot. You really need to do an x-pipe so see the gains a tune can provide.

WW08M3vrom · 10-05-2012, 09:23 AM

Xpipe won't pass state inspection right?

M3 Esq. · 10-05-2012, 10:13 AM

It won't pass in CT, my local Dinan dealer confirmed this for me yesterday.

I was also thinking of jumping on the Dinan sale and get the intake (and add the tune later). However, I am a bit worried about the tune affecting my warranty. I track so I was thinking the additional 200 rpm would be helpful and extra airflow might be helpful at higher RPMs. I am on the fence though.

I decided against the pulleys. I am worried about the long term effects of underdriving my accessories. My car is my DD.

M3 Esq. · 10-05-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

On an otherwise stock car, a tune and intake won't net a lot. You really need to do an x-pipe so see the gains a tune can provide.

Agreed. The CF intake sure looks nice though. And its an easy DIY that has little risk of voiding the warranty.

M3 Esq. · 10-05-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WW08M3vrom

Just talked to sewickley BMW - said dinan tune and intake would only net 17 hp. For cost not sure it's worth it. Does anyone have that set up on an 08 m3?

17HP for around $1600 is a decent gain for a NA car.

WW08M3vrom · 10-05-2012, 10:41 AM

Not doing pulleys either - dd as well and have sit in traffic a lot. Now thinking afe intake and maybe seeing if BMW will update my software to stock 2012.

tom @ eas · 10-05-2012, 11:20 AM

Intake/Pulleys are a great way to increase HP on NA platforms:

2011 BMW M3 (Alpine White)
Dynorun 21: Baseline
Dynorun 30: Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit, Stock Exhaust
Dynorun 33: Macht Schnell S65 Performance Underdrive Pulleys, OEM Intake, Stock Exhaust
Dynorun 36: Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit, Macht Schnell S65 Performance Underdrive Pulleys, Stock Exhaust
Dynorun 52: Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit, Macht Schnell S65 Performance Underdrive Pulleys, Challenge Race+ X-Pipe (Catless), Akrapovic Slip-On Titanium Exhaust System

More info and additional dynos can be found in this thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=567651

Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.

WW08M3vrom · 10-05-2012, 12:27 PM

Very helpful - thanks all

Frostbite · 10-05-2012, 06:39 PM

I gained 18whp when I added the MS pulleys to my car

GIdriver · 10-05-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrollsp

I gained 18whp when I added the MS pulleys to my car

Really? Well that sounds like a lot for a pulley in our cars.

Frostbite · 10-06-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GIdriver

Really? Well that sounds like a lot for a pulley in our cars.

Believe me I was super surprised when I saw the gains. I went to EAS to get them installed. We did a baseline dyno, installed the pulleys while the car was still strapped down and did a after dyno. We did 3 runs that consistently showed a peak 16-18whp gain. the gains weren't only at the top end but through out the entire power band. Tom & Steve of EAS were there along with a couple m3post members

rjd598 · 10-06-2012, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Esq.

17HP for around $1600 is a decent gain for a NA car.

Not when most tunes for our cars go for $1k

WW08M3vrom · 10-07-2012, 01:48 PM

Thinking of just adding a drop in filter now since my e90 has a coal liner that restricts more than the e92 m3s...does anyone have pros and cons on adding a afe intake vs just adding a new filter?

armyav8tor · 10-08-2012, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIdriver

Really? Well that sounds like a lot for a pulley in our cars.

+1,
I didn't feel a noticeable difference between MS filter and stock.

No noticeable difference between MS filter and AA pulley. Confirmed by 1/4 mile track where I trapped no better than 110mph.

Butt dyno and 1/4 mile timeslip showed a good improvement when I switched from MS to AA green filter, AA pulley and Akrapovic Evo exhaust. Trapped 116mph and this was before the 231e software update from dealer.

I'm not trying to discount anything but personally, I think those dynos are full of shit. I've seen too many bs dyno sheets here lately. 400 whp with tune and bolt on's? Sure....... Whatever float your boat man but I would take my car to the track and confirm if it is really faster in real life or just on a roller.

M3 Esq. · 10-08-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armyav8tor

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIdriver

Really? Well that sounds like a lot for a pulley in our cars.

+1,
I didn't feel a noticeable difference between MS filter and stock.

No noticeable difference between MS filter and AA pulley. Confirmed by 1/4 mile track where I trapped no better than 110mph.

Butt dyno and 1/4 mile timeslip showed a good improvement when I switched from MS to AA green filter, AA pulley and Akrapovic Evo exhaust. Trapped 116mph and this was before the 231e software update from dealer.

I'm not trying to discount anything but personally, I think those dynos are full of shit. I've seen too many bs dyno sheets here lately. 400 whp with tune and bolt on's? Sure....... Whatever float your boat man but I would take my car to the track and confirm if it is really faster in real life or just on a roller.

I would attribute your gains more to the Akra Evo rather than the pulleys and filter, but I am sure they all work well together.

Andrew@ActiveAutowerke · 10-08-2012, 01:54 PM

We have all the parts you are looking for and then some. I highly recommend our filter,tune and pulley combo.

Here is a Dyno from one of our customers cars. (Tune,Rear axle back exhaust,pulley, Filter)

10-05-2012, 06:41 AM	#1
WW08M3vrom New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Intake, tune and pulley Thinking about getting a tune, intake and pulley from dinan.... Any suggestions on where to go near Pittsburgh or any other reputable dealers other than dinan. Thx
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10-05-2012, 08:51 AM	#2
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	Buy from Marco at McKenna Performance and install yourself. Doesn't get any cheaper than that. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

10-05-2012, 08:57 AM	#3
M3 Esq. Mind of an effing scientist. Drives: Safely Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,045 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Agreed, but he can't install the tune. __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe/DCT/ZCP/Speed Cloth/BMW Performance Exhaust/Dinan Goodies/CF Bits/Volk TE37 SL

10-05-2012, 09:04 AM	#5
lorinzo Captain Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 627 iTrader: (0)	I got the intake and pulley from Dinan. You are lucky as there is a sale on at Dinan this month. I installed the intake myself, pretty simple. __________________ \| 2011.75 M3 Sedan \| Le Mans Blue \| M-DCT \| ZC2 \| ZCP \| ZP3 \| Moonroof \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Dinan free flow exhaust \| Dinan performance engine software \| Dinan underdrive pulley \| Dinan intake \| Dinan pedals \| Bimmian Ultimate LED interior \| Lux H8 V3 \| WeissLicht PY24W LED \| 20% tint \| IND reflectors \| IND front grills \| IND key hole cover \| IND hood vents \| IND M5 mirror covers \| Reus Systems audio upgrade \| Verstraβe shifter paddles \|

10-05-2012, 10:13 AM	#9
M3 Esq. Mind of an effing scientist. Drives: Safely Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,045 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	It won't pass in CT, my local Dinan dealer confirmed this for me yesterday. I was also thinking of jumping on the Dinan sale and get the intake (and add the tune later). However, I am a bit worried about the tune affecting my warranty. I track so I was thinking the additional 200 rpm would be helpful and extra airflow might be helpful at higher RPMs. I am on the fence though. I decided against the pulleys. I am worried about the long term effects of underdriving my accessories. My car is my DD. __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe/DCT/ZCP/Speed Cloth/BMW Performance Exhaust/Dinan Goodies/CF Bits/Volk TE37 SL

10-05-2012, 09:12 AM	#6
WW08M3vrom New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Just talked to sewickley BMW - said dinan tune and intake would only net 17 hp. For cost not sure it's worth it. Does anyone have that set up on an 08 m3?

10-05-2012, 09:23 AM	#8
WW08M3vrom New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Xpipe won't pass state inspection right?

10-05-2012, 10:41 AM	#12
WW08M3vrom New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Not doing pulleys either - dd as well and have sit in traffic a lot. Now thinking afe intake and maybe seeing if BMW will update my software to stock 2012.

10-05-2012, 11:20 AM	#13
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,842 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [0.00]	Intake/Pulleys are a great way to increase HP on NA platforms: 2011 BMW M3 (Alpine White) Dynorun 21: Baseline Dynorun 30: Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit, Stock Exhaust Dynorun 33: Macht Schnell S65 Performance Underdrive Pulleys, OEM Intake, Stock Exhaust Dynorun 36: Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit, Macht Schnell S65 Performance Underdrive Pulleys, Stock Exhaust Dynorun 52: Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake Charge Kit, Macht Schnell S65 Performance Underdrive Pulleys, Challenge Race+ X-Pipe (Catless), Akrapovic Slip-On Titanium Exhaust System More info and additional dynos can be found in this thread: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=567651 Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x22 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

10-05-2012, 12:27 PM	#14
WW08M3vrom New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Very helpful - thanks all

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Frostbite EuroSquad Drives: Frozen Grey Edition M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 562 iTrader: (0) Garage List '11 Frozen Grey Edi ... [0.50]	I gained 18whp when I added the MS pulleys to my car __________________ 2011 Frozen Grey Edition M3 1 of 30 Ranz Motorsports Custom One-Off Front Bumper & Side Skirts/OE Tuning ECU & DCT Tune/MS Stage 1 Intake Kit & Pulleys/Fabspeed HFC & X-Pipe/OEM Exhaust Mod/Alekshop Front & Rear Cameras/Escort 8500ci Plus/LUX v3 AE's/BMW "Edition" Front Grills, Side Gills & Exhaust Tips/Llumar CTX & Air Blue/Xpel Stealth PPF

10-07-2012, 01:48 PM	#19
WW08M3vrom New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Thinking of just adding a drop in filter now since my e90 has a coal liner that restricts more than the e92 m3s...does anyone have pros and cons on adding a afe intake vs just adding a new filter?

10-08-2012, 01:54 PM	#22
Andrew@ActiveAutowerke BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 135i N55 Fbo Meth + E85 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 2,335 iTrader: (3)	We have all the parts you are looking for and then some. I highly recommend our filter,tune and pulley combo. Here is a Dyno from one of our customers cars. (Tune,Rear axle back exhaust,pulley, Filter) __________________ Last edited by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke; 10-08-2012 at 02:11 PM.

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