Review of Dinan CAI, Throttle Body & Stage3 Software
07-04-2009, 12:19 PM
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OK, after nearly 3 years and 50K miles, I figured it was time to "spice it up" a bit so I had the following installed:
Cold Air Intake
Throttle Body
Stage 3 Software
The total cost is about $3000, including tax, shipping & handling and labor.
Here is my impression after 200 miles: LOVE IT! 8 out of 10.
Many people comment on how expensive it is to bring the car from 360 HP to 390 HP but they miss the point. You do feel the gain but the BEST thing is how responsive the car is. Once you tap on the gas, the rush is intoxicating! It's not just the power gain but how QUICKLY that power is available at full throttle! Combine that with Sprint Booster and it's like "OMFG"
Over the years, my experience with Dinan is they always deliver but they ain't cheap. I played around with the idea of getting a M5 but even I can afford it financially, the maintenance will kill me since I drive close 20K miles a year.
I will have my car dynoed again and post the result next week. It was dynoed at 289.8 HP/313.9 lb-ft back in April (Mustang Dyno).
Cold Air Intake
Throttle Body
Stage 3 Software
The total cost is about $3000, including tax, shipping & handling and labor.
Here is my impression after 200 miles: LOVE IT! 8 out of 10.
Many people comment on how expensive it is to bring the car from 360 HP to 390 HP but they miss the point. You do feel the gain but the BEST thing is how responsive the car is. Once you tap on the gas, the rush is intoxicating! It's not just the power gain but how QUICKLY that power is available at full throttle! Combine that with Sprint Booster and it's like "OMFG"
Over the years, my experience with Dinan is they always deliver but they ain't cheap. I played around with the idea of getting a M5 but even I can afford it financially, the maintenance will kill me since I drive close 20K miles a year.
I will have my car dynoed again and post the result next week. It was dynoed at 289.8 HP/313.9 lb-ft back in April (Mustang Dyno).
07-04-2009, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by radzM550i' post='932658' date='Jul 4 2009, 01:32 PM
congrats! can't wait for the dyno gains!
07-04-2009, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by radzM550i' post='932667' date='Jul 4 2009, 04:38 PM
can't wait to get some Dinan products!
07-04-2009, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by zen68' post='932653' date='Jul 4 2009, 04:19 PM
OK, after nearly 3 years and 50K miles, I figured it was time to "spice it up" a bit so I had the following installed:
Cold Air Intake
Throttle Body
Stage 3 Software
The total cost is about $3000, including tax, shipping & handling and labor.
Here is my impression after 200 miles: LOVE IT! 8 out of 10.
Many people comment on how expensive it is to bring the car from 360 HP to 390 HP but they miss the point. You do feel the gain but the BEST thing is how responsive the car is. Once you tap on the gas, the rush is intoxicating! It's not just the power gain but how QUICKLY that power is available at full throttle! Combine that with Sprint Booster and it's like "OMFG"
Over the years, my experience with Dinan is they always deliver but they ain't cheap. I played around with the idea of getting a M5 but even I can afford it financially, the maintenance will kill me since I drive close 20K miles a year.
I will have my car dynoed again and post the result next week. It was dynoed at 289.8 HP/313.9 lb-ft back in April (Mustang Dyno).
Cold Air Intake
Throttle Body
Stage 3 Software
The total cost is about $3000, including tax, shipping & handling and labor.
Here is my impression after 200 miles: LOVE IT! 8 out of 10.
Many people comment on how expensive it is to bring the car from 360 HP to 390 HP but they miss the point. You do feel the gain but the BEST thing is how responsive the car is. Once you tap on the gas, the rush is intoxicating! It's not just the power gain but how QUICKLY that power is available at full throttle! Combine that with Sprint Booster and it's like "OMFG"
Over the years, my experience with Dinan is they always deliver but they ain't cheap. I played around with the idea of getting a M5 but even I can afford it financially, the maintenance will kill me since I drive close 20K miles a year.
I will have my car dynoed again and post the result next week. It was dynoed at 289.8 HP/313.9 lb-ft back in April (Mustang Dyno).
07-04-2009, 07:06 PM
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Congrats, I agree completely.
It?s not just the power, it?s the way the car drives overall. Power through out the RPM range. Great drivability. Can't wait for my next Dinan stuff.
It?s not just the power, it?s the way the car drives overall. Power through out the RPM range. Great drivability. Can't wait for my next Dinan stuff.
