Dinan Intake

Paisano · 01-13-2018, 10:29 PM

I have the Dinan cold Air Intake and wanted to replace the Dinan air filter with a K&N filter would anyone happen to know the replacement filter from K&N.

abdiel · 01-14-2018, 06:40 PM

I too wanted to replace the Dinan air filter with another aftermarket brand but I couldn't find any from the bigger brands (K&N, AEM, etc) that were a direct replacement. It looks to be a custom filter designed by Dinan.

Paisano · 01-15-2018, 07:24 PM

That's a shame, I'll attempt to take the measurements again and send them to K&N and see if they have something comparable.

M235SDCA · 01-19-2018, 12:35 AM

Just curious why do you want to replace the Dinan filter element? I have the Dinan intake, and from what I have read the element can be cleaned and replaced.

BEM-S4 · 01-19-2018, 05:38 AM

K&N tend to over oil their filters, which is no bueno.

bryan_G01 · 01-21-2018, 08:55 AM

i just replaced my dinan CAI filter yesterday. Noticeable power gain since filter was nasty after being on the car for 2.5 years.

The problem i see is, its not just a filter, its attached to a tube thats slanted.

Most important when changing is not to loose those clips, one fell into the engine bay and I probably will never see it again.

Other than that it was very easy and should take less than 10 mins.

I picked up the new filter from turner motorsports when they had 15% off Dinan.

BEM-S4 · 01-21-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bryan_f22

i just replaced my dinan CAI filter yesterday. Noticeable power gain since filter was nasty after being on the car for 2.5 years.

The problem i see is, its not just a filter, its attached to a tube thats slanted.

Most important when changing is not to loose those clips, one fell into the engine bay and I probably will never see it again.

Other than that it was very easy and should take less than 10 mins.

I picked up the new filter from turner motorsports when they had 15% off Dinan.

Yeah that Dinan filter is good for ~20K.

Paisano · 02-01-2018, 05:41 AM

Personally I prefer to over-maintain and as such I swap the filters for summer/winter (harsh Canadian winters.)

Therefore, I wanted to see if there was another option for air filters, they become fairly dirty.

Regarding the K & N filters being over oiled...yes however, I partially dry them prior to putting them on my other turbocharged cars.

The clips that come with the airbox are very fickle, I had one fall in the engine bay...spent the next 45 minutes with a light and telescopic magnet trying to find said part. Eventually I was able to find the clip in the wheel well.

mroblivious · 06-01-2018, 02:07 PM

For group knowledge, I confirmed with Green Filter that they make the Dinan filters and so you should use the blue kit to clean it.

https://www.greenfilterusa.com/store/2802

My replacement filter came with cleaning instructions that looked an awful lot like Green Filter's but blue:

http://www.greenfilterusa.com/files/...r-cleaning.pdf

amw896 · 06-01-2018, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bryan_f22

i just replaced my dinan CAI filter yesterday. Noticeable power gain since filter was nasty after being on the car for 2.5 years.

The problem i see is, its not just a filter, its attached to a tube thats slanted.

Most important when changing is not to loose those clips, one fell into the engine bay and I probably will never see it again.

Other than that it was very easy and should take less than 10 mins.

I picked up the new filter from turner motorsports when they had 15% off Dinan.

I lost a clip to the same abyss...cheers buddy!

bryan_G01 · 06-02-2018, 05:30 PM

FCP euro sells the clips!

Lipper · 06-02-2018, 06:56 PM

Also lost a clip! LOL!

I used the K&N cleaning kit on the stock Dynan filter and it seems to have worked well.

01-13-2018, 10:29 PM	#1
Paisano Private 21 Rep 80 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Dinan Intake I have the Dinan cold Air Intake and wanted to replace the Dinan air filter with a K&N filter would anyone happen to know the replacement filter from K&N.
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01-14-2018, 06:40 PM	#2
abdiel Private 26 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	I too wanted to replace the Dinan air filter with another aftermarket brand but I couldn't find any from the bigger brands (K&N, AEM, etc) that were a direct replacement. It looks to be a custom filter designed by Dinan.
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01-15-2018, 07:24 PM	#3
Paisano Private 21 Rep 80 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	That's a shame, I'll attempt to take the measurements again and send them to K&N and see if they have something comparable.
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01-19-2018, 12:35 AM	#4
M235SDCA Second Lieutenant 105 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 16 M235 Vert Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Just curious why do you want to replace the Dinan filter element? I have the Dinan intake, and from what I have read the element can be cleaned and replaced. __________________ 16 M235 Cabrio - BM3, ER CP, Wagner DP & IC, Dinan Intake, MPE, Torqbyte CM5 18 340i F30 mostly stock
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01-21-2018, 08:55 AM	#6
bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i just replaced my dinan CAI filter yesterday. Noticeable power gain since filter was nasty after being on the car for 2.5 years. The problem i see is, its not just a filter, its attached to a tube thats slanted. Most important when changing is not to loose those clips, one fell into the engine bay and I probably will never see it again. Other than that it was very easy and should take less than 10 mins. I picked up the new filter from turner motorsports when they had 15% off Dinan. __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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02-01-2018, 05:41 AM	#8
Paisano Private 21 Rep 80 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Personally I prefer to over-maintain and as such I swap the filters for summer/winter (harsh Canadian winters.) Therefore, I wanted to see if there was another option for air filters, they become fairly dirty. Regarding the K & N filters being over oiled...yes however, I partially dry them prior to putting them on my other turbocharged cars. The clips that come with the airbox are very fickle, I had one fall in the engine bay...spent the next 45 minutes with a light and telescopic magnet trying to find said part. Eventually I was able to find the clip in the wheel well.
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06-01-2018, 02:07 PM	#9
mroblivious New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houston/Austin iTrader: (0)	For group knowledge, I confirmed with Green Filter that they make the Dinan filters and so you should use the blue kit to clean it. https://www.greenfilterusa.com/store/2802 My replacement filter came with cleaning instructions that looked an awful lot like Green Filter's but blue: http://www.greenfilterusa.com/files/...r-cleaning.pdf
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	FCP euro sells the clips! __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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06-02-2018, 06:56 PM	#12
Lipper Private First Class 42 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Also lost a clip! LOL! I used the K&N cleaning kit on the stock Dynan filter and it seems to have worked well.
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