What would be your next performance upgrade?

fate_f30 · 05-15-2017, 08:37 PM

I have a 14 328i XDrive (N26) and I just installed the Dinan Sport Tune and I'm happy with it... but I'm looking for suggestions on which should be my next upgrade? Thoughts?

BlueCrabMafia · 05-15-2017, 08:51 PM

You're running more Boost so charge and boost pipe. Then intercooler.

fate_f30 · 05-15-2017, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueCrabMafia

You're running more Boost so charge and boost pipe. Then intercooler.

Charge or boost pipe first?

S3RIES28 · 05-15-2017, 09:03 PM

Downpipe for some top end power!

bradsm87 · 05-16-2017, 02:02 AM

Downpipe, ditch piggyback and do a Bootmod3 flash.

supergoat · 05-16-2017, 08:23 AM

Intercooler and charge/boost pipes. May as well do them at the same time.

BlueCrabMafia · 05-16-2017, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by xbnb1978x

Charge or boost pipe first?

You can get both for $350ish so I would do them as a pair.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-16-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xbnb1978x

Charge or boost pipe first?

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Originally Posted by BlueCrabMafia

You can get both for $350ish so I would do them as a pair.

I would not do the boost pipe unless you are doing intercooler as well ... it will cost you a lot in labor

Your next upgrade should be intercooler then charge pipe

fate_f30 · 05-16-2017, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by supergoat

Intercooler and charge/boost pipes. May as well do them at the same time.

Any particular recommended brand? ER?

mike@x-ph.com · 05-16-2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xbnb1978x

Any particular recommended brand? ER?

With your mods i would do Wagner EVO I performance

MojoRider · 05-16-2017, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

With your mods i would do Wagner EVO I performance

Mike,

is the intercooler recommendation something to consider with any tune. I had the Dinan performance tune installed and am very happy with the results. Not looking for more power, this did the trick, just wondering if it's an insurance policy..thinking the 320 may limit need or options though. Thanks

mike@x-ph.com · 05-16-2017, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MojoBMW

Mike,

is the intercooler recommendation something to consider with any tune. I had the Dinan performance tune installed and am very happy with the results. Not looking for more power, this did the trick, just wondering if it's an insurance policy..thinking the 320 may limit need or options though. Thanks

Depends on how warm it gets in the summer ... An intercooler is a good mod because it keep air intake temps low so engine is 1) safe and 2) can perform at max power all the time.

If car is not heavily modified a small 5" intercooler should be more than enough. Which is why i recommended the Wagner EVO I. Other options include Active Autowerke & VRSF 5" sport

D041987 · 05-17-2017, 01:14 PM

AS Mike suggests, Intercooler Is Next. No need for charge pipe with your Dinan tune as you will not crack/break the stock charge pipe. Pipe upgrade if for when you run 23+ PSI and track it.

BMWtight2me · 05-20-2017, 09:03 PM

If you want the performance then just go for it. Intercooler / downpipe / charge pipe. I recommend all Evolution Raceworks. The quality is top notch.

More importantly though... Sell the dinan and get a jb4 or a proper flash tune. The dinan does nothing for the 320. Your car has much more potential. Get the turbo into the 18-22 psi range.

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D041987 Big Turbo Boys N Girls 327 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 2012 328I 6speed Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0)	AS Mike suggests, Intercooler Is Next. No need for charge pipe with your Dinan tune as you will not crack/break the stock charge pipe. Pipe upgrade if for when you run 23+ PSI and track it.
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BMWtight2me Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 320ayayay... Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Hang iTrader: (0)	If you want the performance then just go for it. Intercooler / downpipe / charge pipe. I recommend all Evolution Raceworks. The quality is top notch. More importantly though... Sell the dinan and get a jb4 or a proper flash tune. The dinan does nothing for the 320. Your car has much more potential. Get the turbo into the 18-22 psi range.
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