[Dinan_Engineering]

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Dinan G8x M2/M3/M4 Carbon Fiber Intakes

Part Number(s):

• D760-0063 (Gloss CF)
• D760-0063-B (Matte CF)

Applications:

• 2023 G87 M2
• 2021-2023 G80 M3 (& xDrive)
• 2021-2023 G82/G83 M4 (& xDrive)

Product Page(s) / Pricing / Flow Charts / Additional Photos / Etc:

• G8x M2/M3/M4 Gloss Twill CF Intake
• G8x M2/M3/M4 Matte Twill CF Intake

Release Date: Available Now!

Description: With the most potent BMW inline-6 to date, the S58, the newest iteration of the M3 has set itself apart from its predecessors; given the option for AWD, a model first, the M3 breaks boundaries long maintained by the quintessential brand icon. Being the signature chassis Dinan modifies, development on the G8x needed to similarly raise the bar and distinguish itself from the pack; a difficult task but one we relished the opportunity to embark upon. After months of comprehensive design and validation, that journey has come to its conclusion for the first of those ambitious aspirations - the Dinan G8x Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake.

Equal parts function, sound, and beauty, the intake not only looks and sounds the part of something special but performs the part as well. With a 12% increase in airflow to the engine without any negative effects on inlet temperatures or pressure, the Dinan G8x system delivers on all fronts. Drawing in more unimpeded air for consumption yields more efficient turbos (less work to make the same power) with the capacity for greater power potential on modified builds. Central to the design and our obsessive-compulsive need for a symmetrical engine bay is a singular plenum that replaces the separated driver and passenger intake ducting on the stock setup. The combination of the two tracks into one enlarged and distinctive shared pathway allows 50% more volume to be achieved in this tight space in addition to simplifying the installation and improving the overall look. The center plenum gives way to enlarged airboxes that house 11% larger cotton air filters delivering superb filtration while maximizing flow. Feeding the filters are the factory grill inlets as well as additional cutouts on the top of each airbox lid. The semi-open design was analyzed extensively to ensure that these additional inlets had no ill effect on temperatures or flow. However, the secondary airbox passages do allow an avenue for the induction soundtrack to escape the confines of its former plastic prison for everyone's benefit. Whether under hard acceleration, deceleration, or just spooling the amplified sounds are sure to make an impression.

Beyond improvements to flow and sound, the appearance of the Dinan G8x M2/M3/M4 intake system is unrivaled. One need not do more than take a casual glance to know that care was taken with the system to blend in naturally with the factory engine bay while sufficiently augmenting it to a tier above. Playing off the hard angular edges that are present throughout, the Dinan intake system carefully takes these queues and carries them throughout for a true OEM+ look and feel. A 2x2 twill carbon fiber weave is used throughout and available in either gloss or matte - a first for Dinan, further setting the intake apart from those that came before.

Features/Benefits:

• Reduced intake restriction for increased turbo efficiency with greater power potential on modified builds
• More robust and aggressive induction soundtrack
• Improved throttle response
• More Flow: 12.4% increase over stock system (Stock: 815 CFM, Dinan: 916 CFM @ 28" H2O)
• Larger volume air boxes (26% larger than stock) and tubes/plenum (50% larger than stock) allowing an increased volume of air to be utilized
• 11% increase in filter area (stock: 65in², Dinan: 72in² per side) for optimum flow
• Multiple finish options: Available in 2x2 Gloss or Matte Twill Carbon
• Bolt-on installation

[Dinan_Engineering]

Blatant grab of early real estate in this sub-category. Never had this opportunity before so I am taking advantage of it. =)

[zero21]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Blatant grab of early real estate in this sub-category. Never had this opportunity before so I am taking advantage of it. =)

Strange question on an intake, but for us concerned with moving weight bias rearward, do you have a net gain/loss calculation compared to stock unit?

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by zero21

Strange question on an intake, but for us concerned with moving weight bias rearward, do you have a net gain/loss calculation compared to stock unit?

Are you building a car to track (road race)? If not, why the obsession with front to rear weight percentages. If you are looking to make the car faster on the street, shedding weight in general will make the car faster. Lowering it, within limits (read, not slamming it) will help make it handle and drive better.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Are you building a car to track (road race)? If not, why the obsession with front to rear weight percentages. If you are looking to make the car faster on the street, shedding weight in general will make the car faster. Lowering it, within limits (read, not slamming it) will help make it handle and drive better.

I'm interested in maximizing my platform. That includes traction (F:R bias), and handling.

The reason I asked is because no one has published the weight of their system to date for all G8x cars.

In order to not make a problem worse, you have to put the down the shovel. I'm not pretending like this makes a huge difference, I just want to know.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by zero21

I'm interested in maximizing my platform. That includes traction (F:R bias), and handling.

The reason I asked is because no one has published the weight of their system to date for all G8x cars.

In order to not make a problem worse, you have to put the down the shovel. I'm not pretending like this makes a huge difference, I just want to know.

Maximizing the platform for track (road race) setup isn't always maximizing the platform on the street. You make your car lighter and trying to keep the front to rear distribution "perfect" as you see it and I will shed overall weight (power kept equal on both), and I bet I will gap you on the street.

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by zero21

Strange question on an intake, but for us concerned with moving weight bias rearward, do you have a net gain/loss calculation compared to stock unit?

That would be a first for that question. Its never been weighed to my knowledge (stock or the Dinan) as I would assume any difference would be negligible but I'll put in a request in with the shop to weigh the systems once they switch our car back to stock.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Maximizing the platform for track (road race) setup isn't always maximizing the platform on the street. You make your car lighter and trying to keep the front to rear distribution "perfect" as you see it and I will shed overall weight (power kept equal on both), and I bet I will gap you on the street.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

That would be a first for that question. Its never been weighed to my knowledge (stock or the Dinan) as I would assume any difference would be negligible but I'll put in a request in with the shop to weigh the systems once they switch our car back to stock.

Thank you I appreciate it!

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by zero21

You really dont understand what I am saying?

The weight balance you are being so concerned with will have little effect on maximizing the performance on the street. That is truly beneficial for those tracking or road racing (on track). Overall weight shedding, whether from front or back, will be of most benefit for driving on the street (maximizing ovwrall power to weight). Oh, and in case you weren't aware (not sure but stating this based on guessing you didnt know, if you did, my apologies)...gapping means watching my taillights.

Can you over do it either way, of course but that would be in an extreme meaaure.

[Mike_H_]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Maximizing the platform for track (road race) setup isn't always maximizing the platform on the street. You make your car lighter and trying to keep the front to rear distribution "perfect" as you see it and I will shed overall weight (power kept equal on both), and I bet I will gap you on the street.

In reading Zero21's posts since he got his M2, I was under the impression that he's looking to shed as much weight as possible as well as improve weight distribution.

I'm waiting to see if anyone goes all in and fits carbon fiber wheels and brake discs to shed 50 pounds of unsprung rotating mass. The $25k - $30k cost probably doesn't make sense on the M2, but it would really be interesting to see.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by Mike_H_

In reading Zero21's posts since he got his M2, I was under the impression that he's looking to shed as much weight as possible as well as improve weight distribution.

I'm waiting to see if anyone goes all in and fits carbon fiber wheels and brake discs to shed 50 pounds of unsprung rotating mass. The $25k - $30k cost probably doesn't make sense on the M2, but it would really be interesting to see.

Thanks Mike_H_ I make my purchasing decisions on value-add items. In my book, that means killing more than one bird with a stone.

[jordan24c]

Originally Posted by Mike_H_

In reading Zero21's posts since he got his M2, I was under the impression that he's looking to shed as much weight as possible as well as improve weight distribution.

I'm waiting to see if anyone goes all in and fits carbon fiber wheels and brake discs to shed 50 pounds of unsprung rotating mass. The $25k - $30k cost probably doesn't make sense on the M2, but it would really be interesting to see.

Keep an eye on Jackie Ding and PhD Racing. They're retiring their Time Attack A90 for the G87 so if you want to see it maximized, he's probably going to be the one to do it.

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by zero21

Thank you I appreciate it!

Stock system = 6.48 lbs.

Dinan system = 5.806 lbs.

Both are inclusive of all hardware/filters, etc.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Stock system = 6.48 lbs.

Dinan system = 5.806 lbs.

Both are inclusive of all hardware/filters, etc.

Curious, what type of filer do you use? When I got the cf intake on my B9 S5 from AWE, they had just come out with the product and it came with the oiled filter and it was a mess (they have since replaced with the dry filter).

Also, will you be coming out with an upgraded heat exchanger?

[Rx-7ames]

I can't wait to see what kind of tuning you will come out with, and how much HP we can get back after BMW "detuned" the S58.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Stock system = 6.48 lbs.

Dinan system = 5.806 lbs.

Both are inclusive of all hardware/filters, etc.

If it sounds like the one in the G80 videos

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

Curious, what type of filer do you use? When I got the cf intake on my B9 S5 from AWE, they had just come out with the product and it came with the oiled filter and it was a mess (they have since replaced with the dry filter).

Also, will you be coming out with an upgraded heat exchanger?

We use oiled filters. Have done so for as long as I can remember. Ultimately the difference comes down to cleaning and re-using filters (oiled) or just replacing them (dry). At one point oiled filters also flowed better given the used of cotton versus paper but good dry filters now can flow just as well as oiled.

That said, oiled filters should have only a very light coating of oil on them that should not be messy at all. Should barely be perceptible to the touch. Sounds like you just may have gotten a filter that was waaaaaay over oiled for the Audi that slipped through the cracks from the vendor.

And yes, heat exhanger is one of the many projects for the platform.

Originally Posted by zero21

If it sounds like the one in the G80 videos

Waiting til we finish break-in to really put it through its paces and get proper audio at load but thus far in "regular" driving it sounds identical to my ears.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

We use oiled filters. Have done so for as long as I can remember. Ultimately the difference comes down to cleaning and re-using filters (oiled) or just replacing them (dry). At one point oiled filters also flowed better given the used of cotton versus paper but good dry filters now can flow just as well as oiled.

That said, oiled filters should have only a very light coating of oil on them that should not be messy at all. Should barely be perceptible to the touch. Sounds like you just may have gotten a filter that was waaaaaay over oiled for the Audi that slipped through the cracks from the vendor.

And yes, heat exhanger is one of the many projects for the platform.



Waiting til we finish break-in to really put it through its paces and get proper audio at load but thus far in "regular" driving it sounds identical to my ears.

Thanks for the response. I assume you will be posting updates as new parts become available.

[M3ZCPNYC]

I like turtles

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by M3ZCPNYC

I like turtles

OMG! Me too! Besties 4ever?

[0-60Motorsports]

Wow those look gorgeous. I’d take these any day over the eventuri