Bmw Dinan SuperCharger help/feedback

MV325IS · 11-04-2005, 12:43 PM

Im looking for some feedback please.

Im thinking of purchasing this Dinan SuperCharger for my 92 325IS that was listed on ebay directly from the seller...you may know him...he may even be a member...any in sight to this kit would greatly be apreciated...thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

MV325IS · 11-04-2005, 05:58 PM

No one ?

Justin e36 · 11-04-2005, 06:01 PM

Good price, but personally I don't trust used FI equipment. Plus it only pushes out 6lb of boost.. you don't need to spend that kind of money for so little boost.

MV325IS · 11-04-2005, 06:11 PM

Justin
Do you have any other recomendations on what you would recomend to gain more horsepower...budget of around $4000.00

I know that this is probable a question with a bazzilion answers....but what would be the simplest quickest way to gain more HP ?

Thanks

**SickFinga** · 11-04-2005, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin e36

Good price, but personally I don't trust used FI equipment. Plus it only pushes out 6lb of boost.. you don't need to spend that kind of money for so little boost.

Yet you bought used AA kit

here is my 2 cents on the kit.

1. Its a powerdine unit, meaning NOT GOOD, look for Vortech version
2. Seller claims its a Stage III kit. I believe Dinan only has one stage.
3. That filter looks like it had way more than 5000 km
4. It won't work on your car. Your car is non-Vanos, his ecu is for VANOS engine. So it looks like you gonna have to get custom software.

3k usd and reserve not met is kinda high imo, add a couple of hundred bucks, and its a used RMS Stage II category, which is a much better kit.

MV325IS · 11-04-2005, 07:36 PM

Thanks sickfinga...
I dont really know mods & products to well...but im havin fun non the less !!
Let me ask you this...
do you think this exhaust was a decent deal...and is the product good? $728 CDN to my door
Hope so as its sitting in my garage ready to go on the car.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=428639

**SickFinga** · 11-04-2005, 07:42 PM

yes, you bought the best exhaust money can buy

well maybe not, but I got the same exhaust, and love it to death, best mod I've ever done.
If I had to do it again, AA GENIII is the only way I would go.

P.S. It might look a bit wierd on non-M3 rear bumper.
Tips gonna stick out a bit too much

MV325IS · 11-04-2005, 07:48 PM

Thanks... i just spoke with the turbo seller and he guarantes it will fit...but id rather not take the chance...im more apt to beleave your post as it sounds like you know what your talking about.

So what do i spend this 4 grand on now is the question ?

would this one work for me ?
http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/show...hlight=charger

**SickFinga** · 11-04-2005, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MV325IS

Thanks... i just spoke with the turbo seller and he guarantes it will fit...but id rather not take the chance...im more apt to beleave your post as it sounds like you know what your talking about.

So what do i spend this 4 grand on now is the question ?

would this one work for me ?
http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/show...hlight=charger

turbo seller?? you mean supercharger seller?

Supercharger kit, should fit. It might not fit cause it is designed for 93+ M50 engine with VANOS. So some brackets might be different.
Dinan claims that supercharger on ebay will fit only 93+ cars
same for the AA kit that JazzM is selling.
It might be just because they didnt develop software for non-VANOS cars and brackets are different.
All I can say, no matter what kit you are thiking of getting, you will HAVE to get custom software for it, since AA and Dinan do not have it.

MV325IS · 11-04-2005, 08:16 PM

Sorry i mean supercharger...hmm guess ill just have to keep searching for something that will work

Thanks for the info

Justin e36 · 11-04-2005, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SickFinga

Yet you bought used AA kit

My kit is brand new, still in bubble wrap and boxed up.

... I got a knockoff AA Turbo kit though (not SC)... (ripoff of this: http://www.activeautowerke.com/turbo/obd1s2/main.php)

Same hardware, design, injectors, but uses a Garrett turbocharger, and came with an Apex-I S-AFC II Airflow Computer. pic here: http://store1.yimg.com/I/racinglab_1868_36899764 instead of the replacement E-PROM. Came with some other hardware as well like a CAI, turbo timer, heat sheilding, etc. And cost much less than four grand.. though I got raped on shipping + customs for those 3 heavy boxes.

**SickFinga** · 11-04-2005, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin e36

My kit is brand new, still in bubble wrap and boxed up.

... I got a knockoff AA Turbo kit though (not SC)... (ripoff of this: http://www.activeautowerke.com/turbo/obd1s2/main.php)

Same hardware, design, injectors, but uses a Garrett turbocharger, and came with an Apex-I S-AFC II Airflow Computer. pic here: http://store1.yimg.com/I/racinglab_1868_36899764 instead of the replacement E-PROM. Came with some other hardware as well like a CAI, turbo timer, heat sheilding, etc. And cost much less than four grand.. though I got raped on shipping + customs for those 3 heavy boxes.

hmmmm i always thought you had used genuine AA Stage I Turbo kit for some reason

Is it ebay turbo kit?

///MsAniTy · 11-04-2005, 09:36 PM

There is a S/C kit in the for sale section by JAZZM and I beleive he is also throwing something else into the deal also

Justin e36 · 11-04-2005, 10:09 PM

Nope, AA replica w/ Garrett GT turbo.

MV325IS · 11-05-2005, 10:15 AM

I dont think JAZZM's kit will work for me... i have a 92 325IS
But i dont know

Justin...would the kit you bought for under 4 grand work for me ?