Help on the Safari 3.0 Dicor performance module

jyobeb · 10th June 2008, 22:05

This is for the Italian boys and Steer.
Guys I just ordered a Dimensione add on module for my Safari 3.0 DICOR.
I hope to receive it in about a week. What exactly do I do with it? Is it plug and play? I would be grateful for some detailed info on fitting it and also about any mod that needs to be done in conjunction with the fitting. looking forward to your reply.
For those interested, I bought it from xtream4X4 for euro 380.
Steer, would be glad for help based on your experience.

Ignazio · 11th June 2008, 17:55

Hi,
unfortunately I have no experience on this, as my engine is 2.0L and I have no electronics running it!
For what I heard around it should be an add on, a simple plug and play between your ecu and the connector. Give me a shout if you need any help especially in translation!

Ciao

Ignazio

Steeroid · 11th June 2008, 18:27

Nothing much needs to be done other than splicing a wire for a power input to the unit. The enclosed instructions are self explanatory and with your experience I'm sure you will have no trouble at all getting this module connected.

Please note that your TEMP gauge will show a higher temperature when you run with the module. It will hover around the half-way mark and in very heavy stop&go scenarios it will go slightly (very slightly) above the half-way mark. Anything more and you have a problem.

Did you also get the optional Euro 25 switch ? Its very useful as it allows you to turn the module on or off from the dashboard.

nc1bad · 13th June 2008, 19:37

hey bro,,do keep us updated on your conquest with the dicor module, been tracking any updates on this module as it requires a lot of cash,please do post its cost and significant performance gains,thanks

gd1418 · 14th June 2008, 12:37

And what does this Dimensione do exactly?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyobeb

This is for the Italian boys and Steer.
Guys I just ordered a Dimensione add on module for my Safari 3.0 DICOR.
I hope to receive it in about a week. What exactly do I do with it? Is it plug and play? I would be grateful for some detailed info on fitting it and also about any mod that needs to be done in conjunction with the fitting. looking forward to your reply.
For those interested, I bought it from xtream4X4 for euro 380.
Steer, would be glad for help based on your experience.

jyobeb · 14th June 2008, 15:01

I don't know why I wrote Dimensione. The module is called the rapid module.
Details are here.
Centralina Tata Safari 3.0 Dicor 116CV - xtream4x4.it

jyobeb · 26th June 2008, 22:31

Hi guys! Fitted the power box yesterday. The damned guys sent it to me through TNT Skypak and I had to pay Rs 9000/- as customs duty. Have someone pick it up for you from abroad if you want to buy one.
Anyhow, the fitting was very straight forward. You basically fit it between the ecm and the common rail sensor. The fitting took all of 30 minutes out of which 15 was for removing and refitting the engine cover.
The power increase is very apparent and actually makes the 3.0 a hoot to drive. I am guessing that it is as quick as the 2.2. The torque increase is also very evident with the car doing power slides on sandy roads while accelerating.
All in all, expensive but has made me decide to keep the Dicor for another year or two.

HappyWheels · 26th June 2008, 22:39

Jyobeb,

Can you please post some photos of the setup?

I wonder what this module will do to the 2.2? Mmmm....

nitrous · 26th June 2008, 22:40

Great to see you're enjoying the italian job,John.

SumitB · 26th June 2008, 22:41

I don't think that this particular module can be used for the 2.2. The ECU mappings of the 2.2 will be different and will not work with this. The companies need to come out with a module specifically for the 2.2

jyobeb · 26th June 2008, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Great to see you're enjoying the italian job,John.

Absolutely pal. I was a bit worried 'cos it was a blind buy and an expensive one at that. However, worth it, except for the damned duty.

jyobeb · 27th June 2008, 08:41

Here are a couple of pictures.
The 1st is the box and the 2nd is the connector to the common rail.

simply_sunny001 · 27th June 2008, 10:08

Congrats Jyobeb and thats nice to know that you got some extra BHPs.

Please post a detailed review 0-100 timings and specific areas where you feel that this product has done wonders to your vehicle.

jkdas · 27th June 2008, 10:20

Wont a CAI help along with this?

Enjoy the beast.

Steeroid · 27th June 2008, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyobeb

Here are a couple of pictures.
The 1st is the box and the 2nd is the connector to the common rail.

You've left your box in the engine bay?

I'd put mine under the carpets below the dashboard.

Congrats and hope the performance lives up to what I had tried to describe, but OUCH that customs duty must've hurt!!!

10th June 2008, 22:05	#1
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Help on the Safari 3.0 Dicor performance module This is for the Italian boys and Steer. Guys I just ordered a Dimensione add on module for my Safari 3.0 DICOR. I hope to receive it in about a week. What exactly do I do with it? Is it plug and play? I would be grateful for some detailed info on fitting it and also about any mod that needs to be done in conjunction with the fitting. looking forward to your reply. For those interested, I bought it from xtream4X4 for euro 380. Steer, would be glad for help based on your experience.
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11th June 2008, 17:55	#2
Ignazio BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Turin-Italy Posts: 128 Thanked: 3 Times	Hi, unfortunately I have no experience on this, as my engine is 2.0L and I have no electronics running it! For what I heard around it should be an add on, a simple plug and play between your ecu and the connector. Give me a shout if you need any help especially in translation! Ciao Ignazio
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11th June 2008, 18:27	#3
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Nothing much needs to be done other than splicing a wire for a power input to the unit. The enclosed instructions are self explanatory and with your experience I'm sure you will have no trouble at all getting this module connected. Please note that your TEMP gauge will show a higher temperature when you run with the module. It will hover around the half-way mark and in very heavy stop&go scenarios it will go slightly (very slightly) above the half-way mark. Anything more and you have a problem. Did you also get the optional Euro 25 switch ? Its very useful as it allows you to turn the module on or off from the dashboard. Last edited by Steeroid : 11th June 2008 at 18:28.
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13th June 2008, 19:37	#4
nc1bad BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Panjim Posts: 166 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	hey hey bro,,do keep us updated on your conquest with the dicor module, been tracking any updates on this module as it requires a lot of cash,please do post its cost and significant performance gains,thanks
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14th June 2008, 15:01	#6
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	I don't know why I wrote Dimensione. The module is called the rapid module. Details are here. Centralina Tata Safari 3.0 Dicor 116CV - xtream4x4.it
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26th June 2008, 22:31	#7
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Hi guys! Fitted the power box yesterday. The damned guys sent it to me through TNT Skypak and I had to pay Rs 9000/- as customs duty. Have someone pick it up for you from abroad if you want to buy one. Anyhow, the fitting was very straight forward. You basically fit it between the ecm and the common rail sensor. The fitting took all of 30 minutes out of which 15 was for removing and refitting the engine cover. The power increase is very apparent and actually makes the 3.0 a hoot to drive. I am guessing that it is as quick as the 2.2. The torque increase is also very evident with the car doing power slides on sandy roads while accelerating. All in all, expensive but has made me decide to keep the Dicor for another year or two. Last edited by jyobeb : 26th June 2008 at 22:38.
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26th June 2008, 22:39	#8
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Jyobeb, Can you please post some photos of the setup? I wonder what this module will do to the 2.2? Mmmm....
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26th June 2008, 22:40	#9
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Great to see you're enjoying the italian job,John.
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26th June 2008, 22:41	#10
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 986 Thanked: 263 Times	I don't think that this particular module can be used for the 2.2. The ECU mappings of the 2.2 will be different and will not work with this. The companies need to come out with a module specifically for the 2.2
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27th June 2008, 08:41	#12
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Here are a couple of pictures. The 1st is the box and the 2nd is the connector to the common rail. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by jyobeb : 27th June 2008 at 08:42.
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27th June 2008, 10:08	#13
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Congrats Jyobeb and thats nice to know that you got some extra BHPs. Please post a detailed review 0-100 timings and specific areas where you feel that this product has done wonders to your vehicle.
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27th June 2008, 10:20	#14
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Wont a CAI help along with this? Enjoy the beast.
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