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Don't waste your money (archive)

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Posted by Shamus Schubert on October 08, 2001 at 08:52:09:

In Reply to: Feedback on Dinan High Flow Throttle for a 98 528i posted by Brian on October 07, 2001 at 23:03:24:

(posted from: 207-170-32-29.xta.net (207.170.32.29))

On a 2.8L ??? Are you nuts!?!?!?!?

Typically gains on poorly engineered throttle bodies are about 5%-10%. BMWs have decent flow to begin with, so probably on the low end of that.

190 horse plus 5 percent = 198 horse for $600. That's $75/horsepower. Seems a bit pricey.

There are so many other mods for that same $$$ you could do that be enhance your driving experience.

Q: Has anyone installed a Dinan High Flow Trottle Body on there 528i? If so what did you think? Was it worth the $600 or so dollars as far as performance goes. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

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Re: Don't waste your money Brian 00:41 10/09/2001 (1)
- Things you use all the time. Shamus Schubert 09:23 10/09/2001 (0)

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