Dinan tuner, anyone using one?

Bimmersurfer · 05-18-2023, 05:44 PM

Hi all,
anyone have a Dinan tuner installed? any thoughts on these. i ordered one yesterday and hopefully will get it installed within a month.

https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...arts/D440-0148

onfireX5 · 05-18-2023, 08:51 PM

Most here use RaceChip from r33_RGSport

RaceChip makes the Dinan unit to Dinan specs so it should be reliable.

However, search the M8 forum as a guy bought both, dyno'd both and RaceChip made more Torque and Horsepower.

Cobra_X5MC · 05-19-2023, 12:51 PM

i use the dinantronics controller on my 22 X5MC.

i love it!

Bimmersurfer · 05-20-2023, 04:51 PM

i know that the Racechip makes more horsepower at least according to their website specs, but it doesnt say what ocatane rating for fuel you need to use to get the max. anyone using it know this?

r33_RGSport · 05-21-2023, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmersurfer

i know that the Racechip makes more horsepower at least according to their website specs, but it doesnt say what ocatane rating for fuel you need to use to get the max. anyone using it know this?

HP is octane dependent. The higher the octane, the higher the hp.
I believe RaceChip marketing numbers are 98Octane Germany gas. Not sure which formula that they used. RON or something else.
So, to you answer your question, to get to the max output, it is all depends on octane, climate, and altitute.

But, all the US map is configured for a minimum of California 91 gas.

Also, at the end of the day, if you are trying to get max engine output, flashtune is the best way to go. And need to be dyno tune, not a bench tune or copy paste / cookie cutter tune that most guys are doing.

Hope it help.

VETTEPRO · 05-21-2023, 08:26 PM

I've been running one for a couple of months. I'm pretty happy with it. It certainly makes a BIG difference from stock.
I sometimes run 4-5 gallons of E85 per tankful due to our crappy gas here in California. I definitely feel a difference when doing that.
I may switch to a JB4 just so I can datalog timing, AFR, throttle, etc. I like to know what is going on.
I might also want to hook up the BMS Methanol injection system I had on my F85.

noushy · 05-22-2023, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onfireX5

Most here use RaceChip from r33_RGSport

RaceChip makes the Dinan unit to Dinan specs so it should be reliable.

However, search the M8 forum as a guy bought both, dyno'd both and RaceChip made more Torque and Horsepower.

agree, zero issues with the racechips sold by Ben at RGSport, highly recommend

Noushy

Bimmersurfer · 05-22-2023, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

HP is octane dependent. The higher the octane, the higher the hp.
I believe RaceChip marketing numbers are 98Octane Germany gas. Not sure which formula that they used. RON or something else.
So, to you answer your question, to get to the max output, it is all depends on octane, climate, and altitute.

But, all the US map is configured for a minimum of California 91 gas.

Also, at the end of the day, if you are trying to get max engine output, flashtune is the best way to go. And need to be dyno tune, not a bench tune or copy paste / cookie cutter tune that most guys are doing.

Hope it help.

this is probably a direct question for you RGSPort. I previously used a Racechip on a 2020 X4MC. the wiring harness connected to 4 different sensors. the website says that the head unit can be reprogrammed to another vehicle. Will the wiring harness for the X4MC also work for a 2022 X6MC or will it need to be changed out? How many sensors does Racechip connect to on a X6MC 2 or 4?

r33_RGSport · 05-22-2023, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmersurfer

this is probably a direct question for you RGSPort. I previously used a Racechip on a 2020 X4MC. the wiring harness connected to 4 different sensors. the website says that the head unit can be reprogrammed to another vehicle. Will the wiring harness for the X4MC also work for a 2022 X6MC or will it need to be changed out? How many sensors does Racechip connect to on a X6MC 2 or 4?

It would be different harness.
When did you purchase it?
It includes 1x free re-programming that includes new harness within 24 months of ownership.
You may want to hit up the seller and redeem that.

For X6MC, only 2 connection.

Bimmersurfer · 05-23-2023, 10:48 AM

i dont recall where i ordered it on line. the reprogram would probably be easy enough but then i would need to get a new harness as the one i have is for 4 sensors. I already have the Dinan ordered and on the way so i will try that one out for now.

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onfireX5 Brigadier General 3620 Rep 4,532 Posts Drives: F90M5,F85X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	Most here use RaceChip from r33_RGSport RaceChip makes the Dinan unit to Dinan specs so it should be reliable. However, search the M8 forum as a guy bought both, dyno'd both and RaceChip made more Torque and Horsepower.
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Bimmersurfer Private 35 Rep 51 Posts Drives: X6MC Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	i know that the Racechip makes more horsepower at least according to their website specs, but it doesnt say what ocatane rating for fuel you need to use to get the max. anyone using it know this?
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VETTEPRO First Lieutenant 248 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Comp, Grigio Telesto Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ventura California iTrader: (2)	I've been running one for a couple of months. I'm pretty happy with it. It certainly makes a BIG difference from stock. I sometimes run 4-5 gallons of E85 per tankful due to our crappy gas here in California. I definitely feel a difference when doing that. I may switch to a JB4 just so I can datalog timing, AFR, throttle, etc. I like to know what is going on. I might also want to hook up the BMS Methanol injection system I had on my F85. __________________ 2021 Individual Grigio Telesto Gray Pearl Metallic X5M C, BC Forged, Dinan tuned, Dinan suspension, MAD Downpipes, Dinan Exhaust. More to come. Owner, Designer, Tuner- A&A Corvette Superchargers WWW.AACORVETTE.COM
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Bimmersurfer Private 35 Rep 51 Posts Drives: X6MC Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	i dont recall where i ordered it on line. the reprogram would probably be easy enough but then i would need to get a new harness as the one i have is for 4 sensors. I already have the Dinan ordered and on the way so i will try that one out for now.
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