E36 M3 w/ DINAN SUPERCHARGER vs E46 M3

[Deejay Falco]

Not curious as to what car you would buy, but just curious as to which you think would win in a straight line race?

The dinan S/C gets around 286rwhp and 260 torque

Tell me what you guys think.

Gianni

[Scho]

E46 M3 owns! Low 13's and Dinan S/C only go about 13.7 in the 1/4.

[Deejay Falco]

ouch i didnt know that

it only reduces your 1/4 by .3 seconds?

stock is 14 no?

gianni

[SI///M3]

I thought a Dinan SC'd M3 was about 13.2-13.3?

[CMT]

Given two decent drivers, the two are very close, but I would have to give the nod to the E46 M3 unless the SC is hitting in over 300 whp - and the nod definitely goes to the E46 if they 1. Run in hot weather or 2. Run multiple times as the heatsoak starts to hamper the SC.

Of course, that's just my opinion from what I have seen.

[Deejay Falco]

thanks for the replies guys ... chris do you think 2800$ is a good deal for the SC ? used with 1 year warranty

[CMT]

What kind of SC is it? What comes with the "kit" for $2800? How many miles on the SC? Considering that a new Dinan kit back in the day was $12,000 or so installed, it could be a decent deal.

Who is going to do the software? It's critical stuff.

[Deejay Falco]

Originally posted by CMT
What kind of SC is it? What comes with the "kit" for $2800? How many miles on the SC? Considering that a new Dinan kit back in the day was $12,000 or so installed, it could be a decent deal.

Who is going to do the software? It's critical stuff.

its a dinan sc im not that familiar with the exact type? i think the retail is 5,999$ now

i have dinan stage 2 sw chip already i guess i would need to change it or how would i go about doing it? im fairly new to FI

gianni

[CMT]

You should find out about what kind of SC, specifically what kit, and how many miles are on the thing. I don't know very much about FI either, but I am learning, and I do know that the software is critical to the point where it can blow your engine if it starts running too lean. I would suggest contacting Dinan once you have identified the kit and they would know the necessary software.

[estorilblau]

If it's the same SC that I saw for sale...it's a Powerdyne - known to be problematic based on feedback from others on this site and roadfly.com. Take a look for yourself.

I'm looking at the new AA SC...comes with intercooler and oil cooler.

[Deejay Falco]

thanks guys

looks like i'll be waiting on the AA s/c then

gianni

[///M3Ryder NY]

Originally posted by Deejay Falco
thanks guys

looks like i'll be waiting on the AA s/c then

gianni

The AA kit is already out...

As for the powerdyne units being problematic, i think you'll find your fair share of people who would beg to differ with that assessment. Obviously you'd want to find a Vortech V2-SQ, but those are prolly harder to find.

If you did go with the used "kit" you'd absolutely need to the SC chip from Dinan. Drive the car without that and 1. it won't run right at all, 2. you'd be risking major engine damage...

Hit the FI forums here and on bf.c, there's tons of info out there. You definitely want to be more informed before buying a used kit, or any kit for that matter.

As for your initial inquiry, in a straight line I suppose it would be very close and come down to driver skill more than anything....but in the words of a BMW/Dinan Dealer, a blown e36 "runs circles around" the e46 everywhere else.... Those aren't my words, simply one knowledable person's opinion.

[Keda]

The reason the E46 would win has little to do w/power. It is geared much more aggressively than the E36. Put a meaner rear end on the E36 and it will win that race.