Dinan Stage 2 boost

kkrikkett · 05-26-2011, 10:25 PM

Does anyone know what boost is with this flash I have looked on dinan web site can not find.

ben14142001 · 05-26-2011, 11:09 PM

I think it's around 12.

mechanicalmagic · 05-26-2011, 11:13 PM

14.8 PSI is what I've been told. Easy to check, just put in a "T" and add a gauge.

DJ

kkrikkett · 05-26-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ben14142001

I think it's around 12.

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Originally Posted by mechanicalmagic

14.8 PSI is what I've been told. Easy to check, just put in a "T" and add a gauge.

DJ

Well I have just installed a p3 vent boost gage and i have dinan stage 2 installed and all i can get for boost is 10.5. Is this low?

mechanicalmagic · 05-27-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kkrikkett

Well I have just installed a p3 vent boost gage and i have dinan stage 2 installed and all i can get for boost is 10.5. Is this low?

I think 8.3 PSI is max factory boost.
If you are not pulling in third gear, you may not have time to get to the full boost (IIRC). Does it seem to flatten out at 10.5 or just get there?
DJ

kkrikkett · 05-27-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanicalmagic

I think 8.3 PSI is max factory boost.
If you are not pulling in third gear, you may not have time to get to the full boost (IIRC). Does it seem to flatten out at 10.5 or just get there?
DJ

Thats floored it just gets there and no more than that. The reason im thinking there is somthing up is because of the recall. I told the dealer that i have dinan installed and do not want it erased. The car doesnt feel the same or i could be just getting use to it. I wish had the gage installed before they touched it. I was reading on n54 web site and someone saying 13.5 boost for stage 2. If 8.3 is stock and im only getting 10.5 thats alot of dough for 2.2 gain

MastaMind · 05-27-2011, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kkrikkett

Well I have just installed a p3 vent boost gage and i have dinan stage 2 installed and all i can get for boost is 10.5. Is this low?

That seems low. I usually hit about 13.8 psi, and I also have Dinan Stage 2 and P3 gauge. Not to sound insulting or anything, but did you calibrate the gauge after install?

evilstib · 05-27-2011, 06:51 AM

also be warned.

Dealers remove the Dinan when changing parts as the install new BMW software.

They did it to me and then their 'dinan laptop' was out for repair. I had to come in again to have Dinan back on.

kkrikkett · 05-27-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MastaMind

That seems low. I usually hit about 13.8 psi, and I also have Dinan Stage 2 and P3 gauge. Not to sound insulting or anything, but did you calibrate the gauge after install?

Not insulting at all thats what this forum is for feed back. 13.8 sounds like it i would be happy with that. I did calibrate also. I am hearing funny noise when car shut off it sounds like a belt slipping then stops or a bad bearing. We will see i am going to take it in for its service and get dealer to check it out.

GaryS · 05-27-2011, 09:30 AM

Dinan Stage 2 for N54 increases turbo-boost pressure from the stock 8.8 psi to 13.0.

acivick · 06-02-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kkrikkett

Thats floored it just gets there and no more than that. The reason im thinking there is somthing up is because of the recall. I told the dealer that i have dinan installed and do not want it erased. The car doesnt feel the same or i could be just getting use to it. I wish had the gage installed before they touched it. I was reading on n54 web site and someone saying 13.5 boost for stage 2. If 8.3 is stock and im only getting 10.5 thats alot of dough for 2.2 gain

I actually had a very similar issue. Went for the HPFP recall where they upgraded the BMW software and reflashed the Dinan software. I went from my normal 15-16psi peaks to about 11 tops. I found out they mistakenly installed the stage 1 software instead of stage 3 and I had to go in to get it reflashed again. It was a real pain in the ass.

litebulb · 06-03-2011, 07:08 PM

I'm going to my dealer to have my Dinan S2 re-installed. Seems every time BMW has a recall (did the HPFP & Injectors) and install a new BMW SW you have to re-install the Dinan SW. Funny thing was I had to talk to the Service manager before I could make an headway, seems a lot of service technicians aren't very knowledgeable even if they are a authorized Dinan service centre.

David9962000 · 06-03-2011, 11:05 PM

Does the Dinan software gives you any problems on mechanical warranty work?

Smac355 · 06-07-2011, 08:52 PM

i hit around 14.5 consistently

litebulb · 06-10-2011, 01:35 AM

Wow just had my Dinan S2 SW re-installed, HUGE difference, my 135 pulls like crazy! =)

MikesOne · 06-10-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by litebulb

Wow just had my Dinan S2 SW re-installed, HUGE difference, my 135 pulls like crazy! =)

Been driving around without mine for about a month after taking it in a second time after the HPFP, injectors and SW were replaced. They told me they didn't touch the Dinan but did have to reset some codes (limp mode). I thought the new SW really restricted the engine but now I think the flash has been wiped out.

Litebulb did you take it to BJ's?

acivick · 06-10-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MikesOne

Been driving around without mine for about a month after taking it in a second time after the HPFP, injectors and SW were replaced. They told me they didn't touch the Dinan but did have to reset some codes (limp mode). I thought the new SW really restricted the engine but now I think the flash has been wiped out.

Litebulb did you take it to BJ's?

Ask them to take you to the shop and show you the Dinan software version. It won't say anything like stage 1 or 2, but if you call Dinan with it, they can verify it for you. That's what they ended up having to do for me.

litebulb · 06-10-2011, 12:25 PM

Brought it back to Autowest, but Brian Jessel is a Dinan dealer as well.

Mike I was in the same situation, after my HPFP & injectors my car felt slow. I double checked and they did install a new BMW SW. So I called Dinan and they confirmed that with every recall, Dinan issues a new SW. I would make an appointment with your dealer, mine took a few hours and was under warranty.

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Originally Posted by MikesOne

Been driving around without mine for about a month after taking it in a second time after the HPFP, injectors and SW were replaced. They told me they didn't touch the Dinan but did have to reset some codes (limp mode). I thought the new SW really restricted the engine but now I think the flash has been wiped out.

Litebulb did you take it to BJ's?

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mechanicalmagic Private 12 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 135i Cashmere Silver Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA iTrader: (6)	14.8 PSI is what I've been told. Easy to check, just put in a "T" and add a gauge. DJ __________________ 2009, tuned 135i, gone, but not forgotten. Fear of dying exceeded thrill of speed. (and coordination.)
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evilstib Bimmer Newbie 22 Rep 312 Posts Drives: CSM N54 Prem/Comf/Sound Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bear's Ass Canada! (Fort Mac) iTrader: (0)	also be warned. Dealers remove the Dinan when changing parts as the install new BMW software. They did it to me and then their 'dinan laptop' was out for repair. I had to come in again to have Dinan back on.
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GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	Dinan Stage 2 for N54 increases turbo-boost pressure from the stock 8.8 psi to 13.0.
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