[FotiosF90M5]

UPDATE after having it installed for a while:

The intake is continuing to be a great mod and it really does add to the driving experience. The reason for adding this little update is because I have noticed some changes since it was first installed. I think because of the substantial increase in air volume and the much clearer path the incoming air has vs stock or BMC drop ins the boost comes on so fast and so strong it really is explosive both in power and sound You can also really hear the awesome sound of the intake when accelerating and it's considerably more pronounced now than immediately after the install.
The intake really seems to be either breaking in somehow or the car is continually adapting because not only is it a lot louder on spool up now the boost seems to be coming on even quicker then when I first installed it and the sound is now impossible to miss and people have told me they can hear it from down the road. It's intoxicating , love this setup!

I've never really been into intakes much throughout most of the BMW's I've had in the past. To me they just seemed unnecessary, every time I tried one it either caused some drivability issue, lost some low end punch, sucked in very hot engine bay air and some were just sort of obnoxious in one way or another. I just always ran BMC drop ins and it was always enough.

I've had a lot of experience with DINAN and honestly think they make a phenomenal product. From exhausts, to suspension products, to intakes, etc, they are just a solid company all together so what initially intrigued me this time was the release of their TURBO INLET's for the F90 M5. Great look, great price, solid build quality and actually was a real upgrade to the oem inlets. So I ordered them as soon as they were released in case they sold out of stock. Most affordable good mods sell out quick, they came in very quickly and the install was easy. Just watch out for the clamps that get really close to the inlet, might have to loosen and move them over just a bit as to not scratch the beautiful carbon fiber inlets. You'll know what I mean when you install them.

I was really taken back by the fact it was actually a pretty noticeable improvement in throttle response and more-so the way boost came on was so much smoother and quicker. I was very impressed for such an inexpensive mod but it got me thinking the intake and inlets together would be a great mod and would give the whole package…looks, sound, and better turbo boost/power. It's also nice that on top of that the turbos being a bit less stressed is always a good thing when your dealing with this much boost. I just think they were both designed as a whole system to work together to get the full results that DINAN intended.

It was definitely worth it and the install was a breeze as everything fit PERFECTLY. I love the way the boost feels now as it seems like it gives much quicker and smoother power and it comes on almost immediately. The sound is just right too, not over the top or too quiet, you can clearly hear the intake now on full throttle. The intake took what the turbo inlets already did to another level as far as noticeably better throttle response and smoother, much quicker boost. I'm extremely happy with the final outcome and highly recommend if possible biting the bullet and getting the whole system done, it really is a very satisfying mod and the sound is a really nice touch. Another thing I noticed was the rpm band feels a lot more eager to wind out and hold power to redline in each gear, nice little bump in power too. Like I said earlier, very taken back by the noticeable improvements the full system has given, I guess I just thought it would just be better sound and looks only but I was happily wrong.

Another thing I was very impressed with was the quality you get with dinan from start to finish. Incredible packaging for shipping , great and very thorough instructions, and the mod itself is of very high quality so this is one of the reasons I like using DINANs products, I feel they give the best oem+ design with their products that I always look for and demand in any of my mods. Everything just fit perfectly and came with great hardware as well, you can tell they took their time developing it.

Anyway, enough ranting I just wanted to give my two cents on this complete system. I'm very pleased with it and highly recommend it. I'll attach some pics of the installed product. I will be in and out so if there are any questions I'll get back to you for sure just might or might not be right away. Thanks for reading!
FotiosF90M5

P.S. No I do not work for dinan, I unfortunately had to pay for it lol, it's just when I find a solid upgrade and company I like expressing that so other people are aware of it and I simply enjoy reviewing products for my BMW's. Be safe out there with these monster sedans

[FotiosF90M5]

Few more

[m5 guy]

Thanks for the review! I've always been an Eventuri guy, but this intake is looking too good to pass up. Plus the fact that they are the only ones that have an inlet solution really makes this an attractive product. It is also in the aesthetics department.

I have Supersprint headers, downpipes, and the full Carbahn stage 2 power kit going on soon so this might become the final piece. Not sure how much longer I can hold out. With this kit I would have everything changed from an airflow perspective besides the turbos.

[eric97hoh]

Originally Posted by m5 guy

Thanks for the review! I've always been an Eventuri guy, but this intake is looking too good to pass up. Plus the fact that they are the only ones that have an inlet solution really makes this an attractive product. It is also in the aesthetics department.

I have Supersprint headers, downpipes, and the full Carbahn stage 2 power kit going on soon so this might become the final piece. Not sure how much longer I can hold out. With this kit I would have everything changed from an airflow perspective besides the turbos.

I installed the inlets and their margin to error was perfection the left inlet next to the engine mount literally had a sliver a millimeter of room its basically OEM fitment with bigger inlet if you zoom into his pictures you can see the left inlet fitment is perfect next to the engine mount

[euro*]

Thank you for the review! I would defiantly consider this package from Dinan, if I already didn't have Eventuri

Enjoy

[FotiosF90M5]

Originally Posted by m5 guy

Thanks for the review! I've always been an Eventuri guy, but this intake is looking too good to pass up. Plus the fact that they are the only ones that have an inlet solution really makes this an attractive product. It is also in the aesthetics department.

I have Supersprint headers, downpipes, and the full Carbahn stage 2 power kit going on soon so this might become the final piece. Not sure how much longer I can hold out. With this kit I would have everything changed from an airflow perspective besides the turbos.

Wow that's going to sound and perform amazing!!! I ran the open flash tablet tune on my M3's as I knew a brilliant tuner named shiv at what was Vishnu tuning going back to 07 and the N54 then after a long bmw hiatus came back with the OFT tablet. Shiv and Anthony made me some incredible maps for my flash. One of the best tunes I've ever had. OFT and Carbahn worked closely together using their tablet for the Carbahn tunes. The OFT / partly Carbahn tune was one of the best flashes I've ever had. Just can't risk it this time with the 21 f90 tamper proof bullshit.

[FotiosF90M5]

Originally Posted by euro*

Thank you for the review! I would defiantly consider this package from Dinan, if I already didn't have Eventuri

Enjoy

Two of the best C.A.I.'s money can buy for the F90 so we're both definitely good
Thanks!!

[FotiosF90M5]

Originally Posted by eric97hoh

I installed the inlets and their margin to error was perfection the left inlet next to the engine mount literally had a sliver a millimeter of room its basically OEM fitment with bigger inlet if you zoom into his pictures you can see the left inlet fitment is perfect next to the engine mount

Yeah the near exact fitment is seriously impressive. Any DINAN product I've ever had was like this. Their R&D and production is always on point. I would have liked if Steve Dinan was still a part of it but the products continue to be very, very good so I don't feel the need to try the equivalent Carbahn stuff.

[SatinblkF90]

Originally Posted by FotiosF90M5

Yeah the near exact fitment is seriously impressive. Any DINAN product I've ever had was like this. Their R&D and production is always on point. I would have liked if Steve Dinan was still a part of it but the products continue to be very, very good so I don't feel the need to try the equivalent Carbahn stuff.

Sounds good! Are you planning to eventually do a tune once the ecu is unlocked or maybe just a JB4 in the meantime? This kit with a remap is where you should really feel the EXTRA and full potential/benefit of it all.

[eric97hoh]

Originally Posted by m5 guy

Thanks for the review! I've always been an Eventuri guy, but this intake is looking too good to pass up. Plus the fact that they are the only ones that have an inlet solution really makes this an attractive product. It is also in the aesthetics department.

I have Supersprint headers, downpipes, and the full Carbahn stage 2 power kit going on soon so this might become the final piece. Not sure how much longer I can hold out. With this kit I would have everything changed from an airflow perspective besides the turbos.

supersprint headers on a f90 m5 I gotta hear this is there any video clips of this online

[FotiosF90M5]

Originally Posted by SatinblkF90

Sounds good! Are you planning to eventually do a tune once the ecu is unlocked or maybe just a JB4 in the meantime? This kit with a remap is where you should really feel the EXTRA and full potential/benefit of it all.

I actually already have the Race Chip and think it's the perfect tune for me as it's relatively mild. I just wanted just a touch more power and the race Chip hit the spot. I've had it for a bit now. Car is strong.
I'm a bit wary of a flash even though it's what I've always done because of the tamper proof ecu. I work for a BMW dealership but it's BMW N.A, and AG I worry about.

[FotiosF90M5]

Originally Posted by eric97hoh

supersprint headers on a f90 m5 I gotta hear this is there any video clips of this online

Yeah that's going to sound monstrous! Big money I imagine especially with supersprint products. I can't even imagine how good that will sound.

[m5 guy]

Originally Posted by FotiosF90M5

Yeah that's going to sound monstrous! Big money I imagine especially with supersprint products. I can't even imagine how good that will sound.

I have always been curious about the SS headers and this is my third car with the s63 motor so I pulled the trigger. No one has really done it so I decided to be the dummy that does. Had both the SS headers and downpipes swaintech white lightning coated too. The exhaust itself will be Akrapovic so the sound should be quite unique.

I'll try and get some videos of it when it's done. I have been collecting all of these mods over the past couple years so it will be nice to finally put them on soon.

Btw apologies on derailing your review thread. Just really intrigued by this intake setup with the inlets.

[FotiosF90M5]

Originally Posted by m5 guy

I have always been curious about the SS headers and this is my third car with the s63 motor so I pulled the trigger. No one has really done it so I decided to be the dummy that does. Had both the SS headers and downpipes swaintech white lightning coated too. The exhaust itself will be Akrapovic so the sound should be quite unique.

I'll try and get some videos of it when it's done. I have been collecting all of these mods over the past couple years so it will be nice to finally put them on soon.

Btw apologies on derailing your review thread. Just really intrigued by this intake setup with the inlets.

Oh no worries at all the headers really do seem like a very very interesting mod looking forward to hearing this bad boy. Since my last update the engine seems so quiet on my car, exhaust still the same but the actual engine sound is much harder to hear now which sux. Intake makes a nice subtle sound that I love to hear so at least that's good. I just need a more aggressive engine tone ASAP. Anyway….I love the F90….love

[FotiosF90M5]

Originally Posted by m5 guy

I have always been curious about the SS headers and this is my third car with the s63 motor so I pulled the trigger. No one has really done it so I decided to be the dummy that does. Had both the SS headers and downpipes swaintech white lightning coated too. The exhaust itself will be Akrapovic so the sound should be quite unique.

I'll try and get some videos of it when it's done. I have been collecting all of these mods over the past couple years so it will be nice to finally put them on soon.

Btw apologies on derailing your review thread. Just really intrigued by this intake setup with the inlets.

I truly recommend getting this dinan setup, you can easily sell the eVenturi, the dinan one just gives better results utilizing the much bigger inlets. Do it!!

[hjl113]

Originally Posted by FotiosF90M5

I've never really been into intakes much throughout most of the BMW's I've had in the past. To me they just seemed unnecessary, every time I tried one it either caused some drivability issue, lost some low end punch, sucked in very hot engine bay air and some were just sort of obnoxious in one way or another. I just always ran BMC drop ins and it was always enough.

I've had a lot of experience with DINAN and honestly think they make a phenomenal product. From exhausts, to suspension products, to intakes, etc, they are just a solid company all together so what initially intrigued me this time was the release of their TURBO INLET's for the F90 M5. Great look, great price, solid build quality and actually was a real upgrade to the oem inlets. So I ordered them as soon as they were released in case they sold out of stock. Most affordable good mods sell out quick, they came in very quickly and the install was easy. Just watch out for the clamps that get really close to the inlet, might have to loosen and move them over just a bit as to not scratch the beautiful carbon fiber inlets. You'll know what I mean when you install them.

I was really taken back by the fact it was actually a pretty noticeable improvement in throttle response and more-so the way boost came on was so much smoother and quicker. I was very impressed for such an inexpensive mod but it got me thinking the intake and inlets together would be a great mod and would give the whole package…looks, sound, and better turbo boost/power. It's also nice that on top of that the turbos being a bit less stressed is always a good thing when your dealing with this much boost. I just think they were both designed as a whole system to work together to get the full results that DINAN intended.

It was definitely worth it and the install was a breeze as everything fit PERFECTLY. I love the way the boost feels now as it seems like it gives much quicker and smoother power and it comes on almost immediately. The sound is just right too, not over the top or too quiet, you can clearly hear the intake now on full throttle. The intake took what the turbo inlets already did to another level as far as noticeably better throttle response and smoother, much quicker boost. I'm extremely happy with the final outcome and highly recommend if possible biting the bullet and getting the whole system done, it really is a very satisfying mod and the sound is a really nice touch. Another thing I noticed was the rpm band feels a lot more eager to wind out and hold power to redline in each gear, nice little bump in power too. Like I said earlier, very taken back by the noticeable improvements the full system has given, I guess I just thought it would just be better sound and looks only but I was happily wrong.

Another thing I was very impressed with was the quality you get with dinan from start to finish. Incredible packaging for shipping , great and very thorough instructions, and the mod itself is of very high quality so this is one of the reasons I like using DINANs products, I feel they give the best oem+ design with their products that I always look for and demand in any of my mods. Everything just fit perfectly and came with great hardware as well, you can tell they took their time developing it.

Anyway, enough ranting I just wanted to give my two cents on this complete system. I'm very pleased with it and highly recommend it. I'll attach some pics of the installed product. I will be in and out so if there are any questions I'll get back to you for sure just might or might not be right away. Thanks for reading!
FotiosF90M5

P.S. No I do not work for dinan, I unfortunately had to pay for it lol, it's just when I find a solid upgrade and company I like expressing that so other people are aware of it and I simply enjoy reviewing products for my BMW's. Be safe out there with these monster sedans

Did you happen to look inside the pipes before the install?

I received mine today, but I found some red materials and uneven surfaces. I've sent the photo to support@dinancars.com for some clarity and I'm waiting.

Just wondering if you've seen the inside before the installation.

- Han

[boost4breakfast]

Are the Turbo Inlets compatible with MSR intakes?

[Blackedm5f90]

Originally Posted by boost4breakfast

Are the Turbo Inlets compatible with MSR intakes?

no they are only compatible with Dinan intake system for m5 f90 or with stock intake system.

[rabjab12]

Thanks for the review. I was ready to pull the trigger on the entire package and missed out on the inlets. They are now back ordered till the end of the year.

[FotiosF90M5]

Originally Posted by rabjab12

Thanks for the review. I was ready to pull the trigger on the entire package and missed out on the inlets. They are now back ordered till the end of the year.

I was worried that might happen. Sorry to hear. 22 will be here before you know it…

The intake seems to be either breaking in somehow or the car is continually adapting because not only is it louder on spool up now the boost seems to be coming on even quicker then when I first installed it. Love this setup!

[FotiosF90M5]

UPDATE after having it installed for a while:

The intake is continuing to be a great mod and it really does add to the driving experience. The reason for adding this little update is because I have noticed some changes since it was first installed. I think because of the substantial increase in air volume and the much clearer path the incoming air has vs stock or BMC drop ins the boost comes on so fast and so strong it really is explosive both in power and sound You can also really hear the awesome sound of the intake when accelerating and it's considerably more pronounced now than immediately after the install.
The intake really seems to be either breaking in somehow or the car is continually adapting because not only is it a lot louder on spool up now the boost seems to be coming on even quicker then when I first installed it and the sound is now impossible to miss and people have told me they can hear it from down the road. It's intoxicating , love this setup!

[eric97hoh]

Originally Posted by FotiosF90M5

UPDATE after having it installed for a while:

The intake is continuing to be a great mod and it really does add to the driving experience. The reason for adding this little update is because I have noticed some changes since it was first installed. I think because of the substantial increase in air volume and the much clearer path the incoming air has vs stock or BMC drop ins the boost comes on so fast and so strong it really is explosive both in power and sound You can also really hear the awesome sound of the intake when accelerating and it's considerably more pronounced now than immediately after the install.
The intake really seems to be either breaking in somehow or the car is continually adapting because not only is it a lot louder on spool up now the boost seems to be coming on even quicker then when I first installed it and the sound is now impossible to miss and people have told me they can hear it from down the road. It's intoxicating , love this setup!

I'm like 99 percent sure the bmc filters and turbo inlets combined have also made my burbles louder especially on a cold day good da with nice fuel mhmm