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      11-20-2023, 06:11 AM   #1
LostAussieF85
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F85 Tuning (DINAN vs DME)

Question... total newbie when it comes to "my new" the 2018 F85 X5M (60k miles).

When it comes to tuning, When I look at some YouTube videos, I keep hearing we can get the DINAN stage 1 tune which will give us around 700HP.

The only DINAN tune that I can see online that's compatible seems to give about 50HP.

DINANTRONICS X - 2012-2019 BMW M5/M6/X5M/X6M
S63TU Engine (A) Part # D440-0133

Does their stage 1 require the free flow exhaust and CAI replacement to get to the 700HP?

What's the general feeling about DME Tuning? With Black Friday deals coming up, thinking if I can get 20% or more off, that may be the best way to get 660HP? Thoughts, Suggestions? Experience, good or bad?

Thanks guys, looking forward to reading more.

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      11-20-2023, 06:42 AM   #2
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Your talking about comparing a flash tune to a piggyback. If you were to do a piggyback id suggest running a Racechip (as thats what Dinan is using that calibrated to their liking). Ecu flash tune there many options (DME, BMW, Carbahn, etc). Flash tune will yield better power gains
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      11-20-2023, 01:31 PM   #3
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DME it is then. 👍
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      11-20-2023, 06:47 PM   #4
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Carbahn is new ecu flash tune developed by Steve Dinan.

Calculated Flywheel Power:

OEM Stock: 598HP / 609TQ
Tuned 93 Octane: 731HP / 750TQ

Measured Wheel Power:

OEM Stock 515WHP / 523WTQ
Tuned 93 Octane: 628WHP / 645WTQ

https://carbahn.com/product/cbf8x-00...2016-2019-x6m/
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