Factory output stands at 290 hp and 325 worth of twist, but with the dinan software and opened up intake, this one is likely producing a bit more. I have sold a few racechip to local g30 540 and m550ix guys. The bmw m62 is a v8 piston engine, built in munich, germany. Bmws variable cam timing system, vanos, has been reprogrammed for maximum power gains and improved lowend torque. Plus, i dont want to have to pay for an hour of labor for the dinan software when all they have to do is plug the car into a computer and sit back and watch. The 540 sport gets awful mileage in exchange for performance. There is also a 528 i am looking at which has 50000mi selling for about 15500. Dinan software ensures that the system maintains all on board diagnostic obd ii functions and that the ignition timing and airfuel mixtures are optimal throughout the engines operating range. This is a small one, but you can add a solid visual and tactile feel improvement to the driving experience of your m5 by installing a simple pedal kit.
Sadly many of these cars are bought and improperly tuned by amateurs so they have problems. Dinan cold air intake dinan high flow throttle body dinan 3. Dinan stage 2 performance engine software 19971998 bmw 540i. If you want to outaccelerate a 540i bmw m5 forum and m6. Its a great engine design, but bearing shells and full gasket sets are expensive, and the availability on some other parts is nonexistent.
April 29th, 2020 dinan is pleased to to be able to announce a new product offering being added into the catalog. Dinan transmission software for more aggressive shifts and higher redline. The msport came with 6 speeds, m suspension, and the desirable style 37 mparallels. Some bmw fans prefer this model over the m5 from the same era, and finding one this clean is highly unusual. Past experience though did remind me of the extra wear and tear, e. After the installation i he sent the ecu to dinan to tune with no problems.
The car has 119k miles, and has been systematically maintained by the book, with a full maintenance history by bmw. Dinan performance engine software for the bmw n55 engine on f chassis platforms. If you have this product in stock or a similar product why not trade it, fund it or discount it to advertise on, the fastest growing car enthusiast sponsorship platform in the world. Add in a dealer charge for installation and youre looking at over a grand for a very small gain. We went to look at the car today and it looks flawless. Dinans supercharger system for the 540i delivers unparalleled acceleration, everyday drivability and reliability enthusiasts have come to expect from dinan tuned bmw. It has an aluminum block with 98 mm bore centers and two aluminum dohc cylinder heads. That price covers all dinans software development time plus the shops computer equipment, techs time, space, overhead, etc, etc. I use superunleaded 97 ron and get 27 mpg at an indicated 80 mph. The car runs great and if feels great to be back behind the wheel of a bmw.
This 1995 bmw e34 540i has an ultralow 32,000 original miles and is the desirable sport model with a 6speed manual transmission. The bmw 540i msport is designed for fun on the empty roads about which most people only dream. In addition to increasing horsepower and torque, the software has two additional benefits. Founded in 1979, dinan is well established as north americas premiere bmw tuner. For all makes, dinan develops, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of high performance. Therefore, except for bragging rights the dinan name entails, i would not recommend this upgrade, though the cai does look good in the bimmers engine bay. That price covers all dinan s software development time plus the shops computer equipment, techs time, space, overhead, etc, etc.
Dinan also offers systems for the bmw 540i that include a supercharger. The dinan software is sold in various stages, partially tied to other dinan products. Anyone have a tune on their leased g30 5 bmw 5series. Dinan software ensures that the system maintains all on board diagnostic obd ii functions and that the ignition timing and airfuel mixtures. Dinan engine software download dinan software unleashes more power by reprogramming the fuel mixture and ignition timing parameters of the engine management system. Hopefully i can get some toyota fans to read it so we can stir up some drama.
Get a 530, 525, germanmarket diesel or even nonsport 540i instead. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. This means that there will be increased torque, engine sound and horsepower. If you just have the trusty daily driver that has been stagnant for a few weeks to a few months, pay attention to the first section where we will outline your checklist. This bmw 540i has a dinan sport tune which increases psi in the turbo. Air filter for supercharger kits 19972003 bmw 540i19972001. Dinan stage 2 performance engine software 19982000 bmw z3m.
Furthermore, the software safely raises the revlimit, giving your bmw a broader power band and greater road speed potential in each gear. You can get motor software, tranny software if your is an auto, intake and nos for just those emergencies. Well, given that the last 540i, an e39, went the way of all rusty things almost 15 years ago, thats one way to view this nameplate. Jimmys ultimate 485hp bmw 540i e39 the dinan experience. Furthermore, the software safely raises the factory revlimit from 6100 to 6400 rpm. Tires go for 12,000 miles then need replacement especially rears. Jan 14, 2015 1999 bmw 540i sport steptronicauto dinan upgrades. The thing i noticed with the 530i v8 is that it is smooth and stable. Todays has been further upgraded with an m5s lsd and dinan chip, helping to up performance levels a little more. If you drive in traffic or have to commute dont get a 540i sport.
My dad is currently looking at a car locally that seems to tick all of his boxes. Parts availability and cost seems to be the main problem with rebuilding and tuning the m60m62. With the dinan 540i, i again used a valentine research ganalyst to. It wont fit with the battery on the passenger side, so it has to go on the driver side by. Fortunately there are a lot of old motors floating around ebay and scrapyards so 2nd hand parts are plentiful. I have heard the cam sprocket can lead to problems down the line. I am looking to install a dinan stage 1 tune at the end of july as a birthday gift from my.
The e39 m5 gets all the press as the best e39, and often as the best m5 ever. Dinan performance automatic transmission software 19972003 bmw 540i 740ix5. Significant gains are also achieved at part throttle, making extra power. The car has 74000 miles, the current owner is the second owner, he bought the car from a good friend. This should mean lots of head room for dinan to wringout some extra power without fear of dreaded engine issues. The car is a blast to drive, it catches a lot of people by surprise since its just a 540, its no m5. The 540i gets roughly 1618 mpg city and 2530 mpg highway, not bad for a car this size and it being equipped with a v8. I am debating whether i should go for a 540i or a 528i, either way it will be automatic. If it were dinan stage 2 fully answered by a verified bmw mechanic. This means that the ability to write new posts and access various member features will go away. Looking through the maintenance history, i see several replacements of 3 items, 1 the valve cover gaskets for. Price break down and specs on 540i dinan at some point during the month of august the roadfly forums are going to become archive only. The bmw n54 engine might be the best tuner engine of all timeat least we think so.
The m62 block is unique in that it does not use cast iron liners, which are less able to dissipate heat than aluminum. I have added an additional 100k with the supercharger and still no problems. Matching bmw 4yr50k new car warranty, including the possibility of consequential damages. A hallmark of dinan that is unique to the brand because we stand behind our product with confidence. The car has been running a dinan stage 1 performance software upgrade since around 2009 as well. Used bmw 5 series 540i for sale with photos carfax. M5 compared to dinan 540i supercharged page 2 bmw m5. The 8 most common bmw n54 engine problems 5i, 335i, 535i. One of the beautifying bmw 5 series performance parts is the exhaust system. Dinan engineering disappointed with dinan stage 1 upgrade on my bmw i recently purchased a new 20 bmw 550ix and after researching dinan s website, dinancars. Used 2003 bmw 5 series 540i sedan rwd for sale with photos. Dinan avoids these problems by utilizing a testing process that spans. It also has every dinan upgrade available for the 550i including stage 3.
Dinan performance engine software unleashes more power from your bmw 540i e39 by reprogramming the fuel mixture and ignition timing parameters of the engine management system. The e39 has the perfect exhaust note with the low rumble of its idle it has a dinan cai and dinan free flow. This 2003 bmw 540i is a v8powered, 6speed manual swapped long roof that retains a great factory look, though a fair bit of modifications and upgrades are listed in the description. I understand that the 2000 bmw 540i generally delivers 282hp. Dinan performance engine software improves acceleration and fuel economy by reprogramming the fuel mixture and ignition timing parameters of the engine management system. In 2010 i drove it nonstop to southern france, around 870 miles without any problems at all. We have 327 bmw 5 series 540i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 301 1owner cars, and 305 personal use cars. You can use any of the renowned items with names such as borla, mbrp, magnaflow and flowmaster. Getting your car out of storage checklist may 6, 2020 did you know. Right now i found a really good deal on a 540 with about 60000mi selling for 17000, which is about the price tag of a 528i. Hi all iv been offered an e39 2001 540i auto as a swap for my car and me being completely new to bmws i was wondering what are they like to drive.
Before we even get started, im going to drop a plug for a soontocome post on why the n54 engine is better and more tuner friendly than a 2jz. These air intakes provide much more cool air to the engine than the original parts. The 8 most common bmw n54 engine problems common failures and performance issues. D900445tu dinan performance engine software for bmw 540i. You could get more power with the same amount of gas from the 540i. If you opened the posting than you know what kind of car is this so i wont explain how rare is this car and that is more desired than us. Oil leaks are said to be non existent thanks to replacement of various gaskets, while the cooling system and subframe bushings were both. The e39 has the perfect exhaust note with the low rumble of its idle it has a dinan cai and dinan free flow exhaust. I understand that the 2000 bmw 540i generally delivers. We can answer your questions about using the software or help you find the specific information you need for your 1997 bmw 540i.
Dinan performance engine software 19992003 bmw 540i. Had a dinantronics stage 1 installed on n20 yesterday. Dinan, bmw, bimmian, and countless ebay vendors sell e39 m5 pedal kits. I tested the stage ii software with the dinan cold air intake cai. I have a 2014 bmw 328i with the dinan turner installed and i was calling to find out if the dinan turner could have possibly contributed to the issues im having with my vehicle the car is stuck in park and will not go into drive or reverse or neutral i did some research online and it says that i could be a computer issue related to turners. Dinan is the only bmw tuning company that can make that claim. Factory equipment includes the coveted msport package and the seller claims it to be one of only 181 e39 wagons fitted with this trim imported to the us. From the large pool you can select esteemed brands such as injen, weaponr, afe, onki and volant.
Dinan performance engine software 19971998 bmw 540i. Not alot of noise, and no burning donuts in the road, but it will pull your to 60 mph faster than you can clinch your sphincterat least with a confortidinan chip. D900445tu dinan performance engine software for bmw 540i and sport wagon e39 19992003 link to product can be similar brand. If it were dinan stage 2 fully answered by a verified bmw mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Used 2003 bmw 5 series 540i sedan rwd for sale with. If you want to outaccelerate a 540i bmw m5 forum and m6 forums. George has been working on my car for 10 years and has done amazing work on it. Search over,500 listings to find the best local deals. Ultimate 485hp supercharged bmw 540i e39 dinan supercharger. Step by step procedures for testing and repairing problems. Not a problem, apparently, because with dinans latest work of art. Date recent pricehighest first pricelowest first on page. Dinan stage 5 performance engine software 19992003 bmw 540i. Stage 2 engine software is for use with the high flow cold air intake, ensuring optimum performance and drivability.
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