Dinan Intake

Alex-R-1 · 03-19-2010, 11:01 AM

Hi all!!! Tell at Dinan there are no such problems as at Tecnocraft????? All I think what to establish for my M3- Dinan Pipe or Tecnocraft Pipe? I look at many a problem with Tecnocraft in Dinan such is not present???? And with Dinan Pipe I can put filter BMC??????
Advise how to be????
Owners Dinan what impressions at you about Pipe????
Dinan Pipe or Tecnocraft Pipe????????

All in advance thanks!!!!

Jaypod · 03-19-2010, 11:13 AM

Thanks for doing that PG - I was going to do the same - Alex is a great guy just looking for some feedback and guidance!

Good luck Alex with your decision!

SpencerM3 · 03-19-2010, 11:40 AM

Seems as though most people (me included) went with the Tecnocraft becuase it is somewhat cheaper than the Dinan, in particualr for a piece that isn't exactly proven to add much HP.

Alex, if I were you I would look into a Pulley and ECU tune in lieu of the charge pipe which really doesn't ad dmuch regardless of Tecnocraft or Dinan.

And both the Dinan and Tecnocraft should be good with a BMC or Macht Schnell filter. I have a Macht Schnell filter in mine.

mPlasticDesign · 03-19-2010, 11:50 AM

Yes you can use any filter with the Dinan if you choose to. You do have to use the stock inner filter coupling. You could even continue to use the stock filter, although I don't know why you would. I don't know what issues anyone might have had with the Technocraft (I haven't heard any), but I have had none with my Dinan intake.

H Bomb · 03-19-2010, 12:27 PM

i have the Dinan and no issues, like it alot, i used the filter that the Dinan came with

Alex-R-1 · 06-18-2010, 07:17 AM

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Nate@IND · 06-18-2010, 08:09 AM

Go with the Dinan intake. We have installed a ton of them and fitment is perfect.

btw feel free to pm Ilia@IND he speaks Russian and can help you out

v35 · 06-18-2010, 01:09 PM

+1 on the Dinan intake fitment is OEM-like

slo_guy · 06-19-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Yes you can use any filter with the Dinan if you choose to. You do have to use the stock inner filter coupling. You could even continue to use the stock filter, although I don't know why you would. I don't know what issues anyone might have had with the Technocraft (I haven't heard any), but I have had none with my Dinan intake.

Did you use another filter or the one that came with the Dinan intake? What is your opinion of matching it with a BMC or MS filter? I'm assuming that Dinan developed their intake to be matched with their filter, but you know what they say about assumptions.

isugoo · 06-19-2010, 05:48 PM

Dinan intake filter is not the same size as OEM ones but if you keep stock intake filter housing/holder to Dinan elbow C/F pipe, you can use any filter you like.

Dinan fitment is perfect and I'm happy that I didn't go with Technocraft.

But at the end, you have to consider this (Dinan intake) as more cosmetic mod than performance mod as any 100 dollars aftermarket filter can give you pretty much same result. So rest of 800 dollars you're spending for Dinan is more for cosmetic reason, not really for function (if there is any gain from C/F elbow pipe, it's not gonna be noticeable).

slo_guy · 06-19-2010, 06:41 PM

Right. I understand what you're saying. I'm wondering about maximizing the amount of HP coming out of this cosmetic mod. The Dinan coupling is bigger so will using the stock one(smaller) be more restrictive?

03-19-2010, 11:01 AM	#1
Alex-R-1 Private First Class 45 Rep 136 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Russia iTrader: (0)	Dinan Intake, Help! Hi all!!! Tell at Dinan there are no such problems as at Tecnocraft????? All I think what to establish for my M3- Dinan Pipe or Tecnocraft Pipe? I look at many a problem with Tecnocraft in Dinan such is not present???? And with Dinan Pipe I can put filter BMC?????? Advise how to be???? Owners Dinan what impressions at you about Pipe???? Dinan Pipe or Tecnocraft Pipe???????? All in advance thanks!!!! Last edited by Alex-R-1; 03-21-2010 at 04:36 AM..
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03-19-2010, 11:13 AM	#2
Jaypod Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	Thanks for doing that PG - I was going to do the same - Alex is a great guy just looking for some feedback and guidance! Good luck Alex with your decision!
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SpencerM3 Sauce 75 Rep 2,023 Posts Drives: 2009 SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Seems as though most people (me included) went with the Tecnocraft becuase it is somewhat cheaper than the Dinan, in particualr for a piece that isn't exactly proven to add much HP. Alex, if I were you I would look into a Pulley and ECU tune in lieu of the charge pipe which really doesn't ad dmuch regardless of Tecnocraft or Dinan. And both the Dinan and Tecnocraft should be good with a BMC or Macht Schnell filter. I have a Macht Schnell filter in mine. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| Silverstone II \| Black Novillo \| HRE P40's \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Jet Black Kidney Grilles \| SSII Side Reflectors \| SSII Side Gills \| LUX H8 Angel Eyes \| Macht Schnell Filter \| Tecnocraft Envy Charge Pipe "M3 drivers have no friends." - Jeremy Clarkson
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mPlasticDesign Major General 684 Rep 5,069 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' iTrader: (16) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 [10.00] 2019 Hyundai N (Sold) [10.00] 2013 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [8.78] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [8.60] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [9.50] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00]	Yes you can use any filter with the Dinan if you choose to. You do have to use the stock inner filter coupling. You could even continue to use the stock filter, although I don't know why you would. I don't know what issues anyone might have had with the Technocraft (I haven't heard any), but I have had none with my Dinan intake. __________________
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H Bomb Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL to NY iTrader: (4)	i have the Dinan and no issues, like it alot, i used the filter that the Dinan came with __________________ Street- 08 E92 M3- Sparkling Graphite/ Fox Red/6sp Track- 10 CRF 250-PR2 Race Motor/Ohlins TTX Susp Hauler- 06 Ford Skyjacker F250 4WD
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Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2871 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Go with the Dinan intake. We have installed a ton of them and fitment is perfect. btw feel free to pm Ilia@IND he speaks Russian and can help you out __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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v35 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 997 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	+1 on the Dinan intake fitment is OEM-like
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isugoo Major General 248 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	Dinan intake filter is not the same size as OEM ones but if you keep stock intake filter housing/holder to Dinan elbow C/F pipe, you can use any filter you like. Dinan fitment is perfect and I'm happy that I didn't go with Technocraft. But at the end, you have to consider this (Dinan intake) as more cosmetic mod than performance mod as any 100 dollars aftermarket filter can give you pretty much same result. So rest of 800 dollars you're spending for Dinan is more for cosmetic reason, not really for function (if there is any gain from C/F elbow pipe, it's not gonna be noticeable). __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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slo_guy Lieutenant 31 Rep 406 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (3)	Right. I understand what you're saying. I'm wondering about maximizing the amount of HP coming out of this cosmetic mod. The Dinan coupling is bigger so will using the stock one(smaller) be more restrictive?
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