Dinan Stage 1 B46/B48 3rd Gen MINI Performance Engine Software (Flash)

Part Number(s): D900-B46-B48-M-S1 & D900-B46-B48-M-S1-W

Applications:

• 2017-2019 F60 Countryman S
• 2017-2019 F60 Countryman S ALL4
• 2018-2019 F60 Countryman JCW ALL4
• 2016-2019 F54 Clubman S
• 2017-2019 F54 Clubman S ALL4
• 2017-2019 F54 Clubman JCW ALL4
• 2014-2019 F57 Cooper S
• 2015-2019 F57 Cooper JCW
• 2014-2019 F55/F56 Cooper S
• 2015-2019 F55/F56 Cooper JCW

Current compatability of the B46/B48 engine software is limited to Pre-LCI vehicles (MY 2019 and prior). If you own an LCI MINI and are interested in helping Dinan test compatibilty with your vehicle please reach out to developmentcars@dinancars.com. Please note it would require the vehicle and/or the DME to be sent to Dinan in Opelika, Alabama.

Product Page(s) / Pricing:

• Stage 1: dinan.info/MINI-3-PES
• Dinan + (Factory Matching Warranty): dinan.info/MINI-3-PLUS

Release Date: Available Now!

Description: The 3rd Generation MINI carries on the tradition of its predecessors and offers its owners an enjoyable driving experience via the virtue of being compact and nimble. However, stock levels of power are pedestrian for those enamored with maximum performance. This is especially true when compared to its BMW siblings that Dinan has tweaked and improved for decades. With the B46/B48 powerplant shared between both marques it begs the question – what would the MINI platform be like with an extra 50HP or even 75HP to go along with its already gratifying handling characteristics?

Extraordinary is the answer the Dinan R&D team has discovered. The B46 on 93 octane and absolutely no other modifications but the Dinan stage 1 tune clocks in with raucous gains of 87 WHP and 109 TRQ. Even if you wish to retain the 4yr/50k warranty, the Dinan+ variant registers gains of 70 WHP and 89 TRQ. Both options result in nearly ½ another MINI’s worth of power packed into that diminutive frame. What does this mean for you? Fun. Lots of it. Agility and power, together at last.

While increases in power at this scale typically come at a cost to the engine's durability, this is typically due to improper calibrations that are simply after one goal regardless of engine health - maximum power. Dinan’s calibrations are safe and reliable without sacrificing long-term reliability or performance. Dinan performance engine software is so much more than just turning up the turbo boost after all. It is a fully re-tuned engine management program that maximizes power while keeping all the BMW factory safeguards in place. In most cases Dinan software engineers also implement their own additional safety precautions in order to guarantee flawless performance that may not have been needed with factory power levels/programming. Protecting your MINI, while giving the most performance, is the definition of "Performance Without Sacrifice". To do just that, drivetrain and engine components are analyzed for strength, and then the calibration is tested on the dyno and in the real world for durability and drivability. This process has been a cornerstone of Dinan software development for decades and a major reason why Dinan performance tunes are often labelled as being the smoothest, factory-like solution in the marketplace.

Features/Benefits (Stage 1):

• More Power: Max gains of 87 WHP / 109 lb-ft of torque over stock with 93 octane on ‘S’ models. Consult the performance charts for additional octanes and/or detailed data on other vehicle variants.
• Dinan Stage 1 performance software includes a limited lifetime warranty against defects in the software and provides free updates and reflashes as they become available. Labor or shipping charges are not included in the warranty.
• Access to numerous octane calibrations depending on your needs (91, 93, 100 and 104). Switching between mappings would require a reflash at a Dinan authorized dealer.
• Full map rescaling for drivability from idle to wide-open throttle and everywhere in between.
• Optimized boost control, cam phasing, fueling, airflow and temperature controls for maximum power output that is also safe and reliable.
• Top speed governor (VMAX) removed.
• Aggressive sport mode cooling added for optimum track effectiveness.
• Downshift Auto-Blip added for DSC off / Sport Mode conditions.
• Upgradeable from DINANTRONICS Elite via trade-in program. Consult B46/B48 FAQ on the product page for details.
• Retains all MINI factory engine safeguards and adds additional safety protections such as the stationary rev limiter being set to 4000 RPM and implementation of per gear torque limits.
• Sport gauges rescaled to reflect higher than stock power output.
• Stock JCW pops and bangs settings retained (JCW), or implemented (S), depending on application.
  

Features/Benefits (Dinan +):

• More Power: Max gains of 70 WHP / 89 lb-ft of torque over stock with 91 octane on ‘S’ models. Consult the performance charts for additional data on other vehicle variants.
• Dinan + performance software matches the factory new car warranty (4year / 50,000 mi) and is the warranty protection commonly associated with the Dinan brand.
• Limited to a single calibration (91).
• All other features from stage 1 above are shared with the Dinan + calibration.

Special Notes:

• DME UNLOCK & FLASH: MINI B46/B48 DME's must be unlocked and bench flashed by Dinan. While dealer / retail unlock and flashing tools are in development and will be available in the future, at present, two options are available: (1) Visit a Dinan Dealer and purchase the Dinan Flash Software. They will remove and mail the DME to Dinan. We'll unlock the DME, flash the software and ship it back. They'll reinstall the DME. (2) Purchase the tune. Send us your DME. We’ll unlock it, install Dinan software, and ship it back. The unlock process is free. Ground shipping to the continental USA is free. Please follow the steps on the product page if this is the course you wish to pursue. At no time during the unlocking process is the DME opened or physically modified. If the DME is flashed back to stock, it will need to be unlocked again. Also, vehicle manufacturers issue many DME part numbers and revisions throughout their vehicle lineup. As such, some DMEs may be temporarily unavailable as new parts and/or revisions are released.
• BOX CODES: The MINI B46/B48 engine and its multitude of variants account for numerous unique box codes across various platforms. While Dinan has created files for many of these permutations, there is a chance you may have a box code that we have not seen. If this happens to be the case we will need to create a file for your vehicle. This process could add up to 7 days to the bench flash process although in most cases it will be turned around within 2 business days.

 

Just reached out to you!!!

 

I traded in my Dinan Elite yesterday at Dinan in Alabama. I highly recommend anyone with a Dinan Elite to trade for the DME tune. It is huge improvement over the Elite! It's an absolute blast to drive! The hp and torque gains are substantial and easily felt by the seat of your pants. Sometimes with the Elite I was questioning wether it was doing anything but the DME tune leaves no doubt. The power comes on smooth and pulls hard all the way to redline. 331 lbs of torque at 2500 makes overtaking in 6th gear (mines a manual) very quick with a dip of the throttle. I can't wait to do Tail of the Dragon and get some track days in. Thanks Dinan! You guys are awesome!

 

What was the turn around time for your DME, or was it flashed onsite in Opelika?

 

It was flashed on site. It took about 6 hours. Might have to do it again, my wife wants hers done now!

 

Not a problem. The power outage made things interesting but it all worked out. Glad you, and the wife, are enjoying it!

 

I need to consider it, but it's a ~4 hour drive each way from Huntsville...

 

it was a 3.5 hour drive for me. I would do it again though.

 

Mine is in the shop waiting on the dme to come back now. I can't wait!

 

When do you expect to get it back? It would be interesting to hear what you think.

 

I'm guessing I should have the car back by the end of the week. It's about an hour and a half drive from the dealer to my house so that should give me some decent drive time to get a feel for the difference. I will let you know how it goes.

 

Very interested in this. So am i understanding this right that the DME has to be sent in and cannot be directly flashed at a dealer? I am new to Mini, but familiar with ecu flashing, has a MK6 Gti a while back with a stage 1 Giac tune. Back then, they had to open up the ECU and flash it, but this was done at the dealer and took an hour or so. How does the automatic (2019 Mini Cooper S 4 door) handle the extra power? Any potential issues?

 

Correct. The DME would need to be sent in at this time and can not be done at a dealer. DME would not be opened however unlike your past experience.

As far as the auto trans -- havent had any issues nor do we expect any. Have a handful of autos that have been running the BETA version of the tune for over a year at this point as well.

 

Thank you. So what time frame are we currently looking at as far as sending the unit in and getting it back ?

 

Ultimately depends if its a new box code or not. If it is is it needs to go through a few different processes/departments to create a file and is roughly a 4-5 day turn. If its one we have already seen or only a few bits off its usually out within 48 hours depending on volume of bench flashes for that particular day.

 

@Dinan Engineering if the ECU has been unlocked already, does it still need to be shipped to you? Or can it be loaded remotely without having to have my car out of service for a few days (again; removed one for this with earlier vendor).

thanks for the info!

 

Assuming its actually unlocked and it's a code we have a file for then yes it would not need to be sent in and can be flashed at a delaer. However, the chances of both of those things being true at present is VERY slim it looks like. Thus far we have seen very few duplicate box codes.

 

So I got my Clubman back the other day and so far so good. I have been doing alot of interstate driving so its hard to really gauge but I can say for sure that it is a much smoother power delivery. The elite felt a lil bit off and on in its delivery compared to the flash. Now the power is very smooth and linear and you can really tell that this engine makes its power in the upper revs. It definitely likes to be revved more now. I think this tune would be even better for those of you with a manual or with the 21 model since those have updated auto trans software that makes them shift a lil more aggressively. I did manage to light the tires up in second though so theres that. lol

 

Edit…. OK I have been driving around town and back roads and stuff like that the past two days and I have to say this car is so much more fun now. The power just comes on smooth and much harder than it did before. Maybe the car needed a few days to adjust or maybe I needed a few days. Either way very good tune. Really brings the car to life.

 

Hi Dinan, super excited to see this!

out of curiosity, does your tune reduce rev hang at all?

also, are there any “options” to configure when purchasing the tune (eg possible to increase burble but reduce pops, possible to disable auto rev match, etc)?

running the elite currently and loving it, but this sounds like a great upgrade!

thank you!

 

Do you have DME removal DIY?

 

As far as rev hang goes -- I don't recall an egregious rev-hang or anything but neither the main callibrator nor the car are here at present at the moment so can't give a direct answer to that. Perhaps one of the folks that have gotten the flash can chime in on their experience in that regard though. That said, I don't remember a rev-hang on the stock car either. Given, it has been a long time since I drove the stock car...

Short answer to the rest of the questions is "no." But probably not for the reason you think. It really comes down to emissions compliance / legality. Giving options means additional variations for testing with emissions whether they change anything or not. Then there are some of those that do (or can) change emissions testing like pops and bangs hence why we keep them at factory JCW levels (known to be approved coming from the factory). Bascially, options make for a slippery slope, and one that gets increasingly more expensive, so we try to build a tune that fits as big a swath of the market as we can while also being able to be 100% legal (emissions and otherwise).

I know its in the queue to do with the video guys but it has not been done yet. Just filmed the equivalent video on the BMW side last week so I imagine it won't be too much longer. That said though, there are a number of video tutorials on Youtube on how to remove a 3rd gen MINI DME that you could reference in the meantime. On a quick look -- seems the most straight forward.

 

I have no complaints with the rev hang after the stage 1 tune. I also didn't have any complaints with the stock rev hang either. My RPM's drops perfectly to the next gear. I also don't speed shift, lots of track days has proven to me that smooth and precise is faster than quick 1-2-3 shift. I have a Datsun 260Z that had a Rebello Racing engine and it would drop revs as fast as you let the throttle close...it was really hard to drive smoothly on the street. It was fantastic on the track though!

 

Hi Dinan,

tried calling you today at the 800-341-5480 number. No matter which options I select, it just says “the technical department is closed” and hangs up.

i tried the number from the Holley website too, and got the same result.

not sure if y’all’s phone system is working properly?

thanks!

 

Talked with Dinah this afternoon, they confirmed they were having issues with their phone and ordering systems (in case anyone else was trying to reach them).

They asked me to confirm the engine software version via email. From what I can see in bimmercode, my “I-level” is F056-17-3-505. Can anyone confirm if this is the right number that they need, and if not, how to find it?