dinan questions

goldguilexx · 07-24-2008, 02:42 PM

Im thinking of picking up the High Flow Throttle Body upgrade and the Stage 3 Performance Engine Software. Ive got the RPI scoop, AFE intake and the Stebro exaust. I guess this may add a few horses to my baby, maybe 10? I figure the dyno #'s they use are not to the wheel numbers. Anyway, anyone have any experiences with Dinan? Or should i go with someone else? Price is looking like its gonna be about $1500 so not too bad right? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

pbdm4k · 07-24-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by goldguilexx

Im thinking of picking up the High Flow Throttle Body upgrade and the Stage 3 Performance Engine Software. Ive got the RPI scoop, AFE intake and the Stebro exaust. I guess this may add a few horses to my baby, maybe 10? I figure the dyno #'s they use are not to the wheel numbers. Anyway, anyone have any experiences with Dinan? Or should i go with someone else? Price is looking like its gonna be about $1500 so not too bad right? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

For the throttle body and the software, the gains aren't worth the cost.

I say pass and move on.

Get yourself some headers instead. More gains, lower cost.

jarrow · 07-24-2008, 03:33 PM

I currently have the Dinan Ram Intake Duct, High Flow Intake, and the High Flow Throttle Body on an `04 3.0i with stock exhaust. I'm planning on getting the Stage 3 software in the near future. My butt dyno says "Oh, yeah!". The $1500 seems a bit high though. Are you including labor costs? I was able to find all of the parts new in the box at below retail by keeping my eyes open. I have installed all of the parts myself. Unfortunately, I can not install the software myself because of Dinan's policy, so I'll have to pay full price for that one.

pbdm4k · 07-24-2008, 04:08 PM

I have the dinan intake and dinan exhaust myself, all of which I scored deals on ebay and they were brand new.
Some things it ain't that bad, some of it I can't justify the cost when there are cheaper and better alternatives on the market.

goldguilexx · 07-24-2008, 04:59 PM

hmm yeah, the $1500 does not include labor costs either. Guess ill snoop on ebay for the throttle body and pick up the header. Any suggestions on brands? ive seen a lot on ebay, but they seem to be knock off's and im not sure on the quality and build.

Dammmittt · 07-24-2008, 05:10 PM

I dunno if I'd buy engine parts on ebay...that's just me.

Dinan has a reputation for high quality parts, even if their pricing is high.

pbdm4k · 07-24-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by goldguilexx

hmm yeah, the $1500 does not include labor costs either. Guess ill snoop on ebay for the throttle body and pick up the header. Any suggestions on brands? ive seen a lot on ebay, but they seem to be knock off's and im not sure on the quality and build.

My headers are SuperSprint. A little less than 1500, but a lot more hp gain then what a throttle body would give you.

goldguilexx · 07-25-2008, 12:36 AM

Super sprint huh.. but are they carb legal? i dont think they would pass smog would they? or would i have to do the switcharoo whenever i would take the car in to get checked?

BlackSapphireZ · 07-25-2008, 12:43 AM

spend $1500 to go on a cruise...

goldguilexx · 07-25-2008, 09:15 AM

a cruise? bah! id rather cruise around in my Z!

epbrown · 07-25-2008, 10:08 AM

I say skip all that and get a 3.46:1 diff, with limited slip.

Reach · 07-25-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackSapphireZ

spend $1500 to go on a cruise...

Solid advice!

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Originally Posted by epbrown

I say skip all that and get a 3.46:1 diff, with limited slip.

Also a far better buy than the throttle body and software.

pbdm4k · 07-27-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Reach

Solid advice!

Also a far better buy than the throttle body and software.

Yes, but also 3 times the price.

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goldguilexx Lieutenant 38 Rep 425 Posts Drives: mini Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: southern Ca iTrader: (0)	hmm yeah, the $1500 does not include labor costs either. Guess ill snoop on ebay for the throttle body and pick up the header. Any suggestions on brands? ive seen a lot on ebay, but they seem to be knock off's and im not sure on the quality and build.
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goldguilexx Lieutenant 38 Rep 425 Posts Drives: mini Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: southern Ca iTrader: (0)	Super sprint huh.. but are they carb legal? i dont think they would pass smog would they? or would i have to do the switcharoo whenever i would take the car in to get checked?
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epbrown Colonel 60 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I say skip all that and get a 3.46:1 diff, with limited slip.
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