STUD or DUD: Is DINAN's Take On The 1M/M1/Tii Better Than Waiting For An OEM Version?

You know the saying, "when the going gets tough, the tough gets going."

Well, Dinan has gotten going.

The impatient BMW tuner has come out with their version of what can be considered a 1-Series M. Boasting well thought out modifications to the 135i, the end result is a 1 coupe that is producing 380-horsepower on 91 octane fuel and 408-horsepower on 93 octane.

Uh, can you say BEAST?

Besides the fact the vehicle has a perfect, tasteful ride height, you have to ask yourself if its worth approximately $12,000. Well, if you cannot wait to see if BMW pulls through, I think the choice is clear.

As reported on Bimmerpost:

There’s been talk lately, as well as numerous spy photos to back up the rumors, that BMW will finally build an M version of its little 1 Series (see: Spied! 2012 BMW 1 Series M in our Spy Shots section). Well, Dinan—possibly the most experienced and well-respected BMW tuner in North America—has beaten the boys from Bavarian Motor Works to the punch with its latest project. Called the Stage 3 135i, Dinan’s changes turn the 1 Series into a proper sports coupe...

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OnlyPower - 4/11/2010 7:12:45 AM

+1 Boost

Does this work with the n55 engine ????????????

freeagent - 4/11/2010 9:33:20 AM

+1 Boost

STUD

1BadMan - 4/11/2010 1:23:46 PM

+1 Boost

No, this has been around for a while. It is based on the N54 3.0 inline-6.
Dinan's 135 Software is 50 State Emissions Legal under California Air Resources Board Executive Order Number D-176-35. Dinan Stage 2 Performance Engine Software/Boost Upgrade - Production Through 2/08 with MSD 80 Controller $2199.00 gives the E82/E88 135i peak horsepower of 384-horsepower at 5700 rpm and peak torque of 421 lb-ft torque at 4300 rpm.

The Stage 3 Performance Engine Software/Boost Upgrade - Production Through 2/08 with MSD 80 Controller the vehicle MUST be equipped with a Dinan oil cooler in addition to the high performance intercooler.
and the cost is $2699.00 and give the 1 Peak Horsepower of*398-horsepower at 5700 rpm and peak of Torque *429 lb-ft torque at 4300 rpm! Dinan Stage 3 Engine Software has been developed specifically for use with the Dinan intercooler and free flow exhaust, producing 398 horsepower and 429 lb-ft torque. The revised calibrations take full advantage of the Dinan high performance intercooler by increasing boost pressure for maximum power output. Match this with full Supersprint exhaust system, real cold air intake system, revise the suspension with appropriate parts and you have a little beast. Cool!!!!