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09-18-2007, 05:01 PM | #1 |
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D3 and 320d engine differences
I read somewhere, once, about the turbo being different, some kind of hybrid jobbie with (I think) the compressor off a 330d turbo.
So, is it just the turbo that's different on the engines?
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I seem to remember something like it having the injectors from the 535d (before the 335d was available) as well.
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Think they kept the changes down to basics, rather than do the normal internals job that Alpina do, to keep costs down.
Believe the turbo was the most obvious change, but don't know any more. Check out http://www.thealpinaregister.com You thinking of buying? D3 is a nice bit of kit. |
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From the alpinaregister site (thanks bumps):
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09-19-2007, 04:06 AM | #6 |
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No, not thinking about getting a D3, but they are very nice though. That Alpina style front looks dated in pictures, but when you see one in the flesh it "works". Zorst is nice too. Oh, and the wheels and interior...
Actually, when I was choosing mine I didn't know there was a D3 Touring available, from memory they are slightly cheaper than the 320D M-Sport? So I might've just managed one I saw a D5 near Newark last night (with a very special number plate), and it prompted me to ask the question. Obviously the other difference would be the ECU code. Actually, I've just always wondered if there was a nice stealth upgrade to the 320D, I bet the turbo looks very similar externally I don't know if the D3 is remappable, and what it remaps to? I think they're 200bhp stock, which you can hit with a remapped 320d so it would be an expensive way to get 200bhp, although the stock 320D's 4,500rpm "who turned off the engine" limit can be a bit frustrating...
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09-19-2007, 07:07 AM | #7 |
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Hmmm, a man that I know, that knows a man, that knows a man that sells garrett turbos says that the 320d and 330d are dropping turbos like mad, one of their highest selling replacement units. While they work closely with Garrett, he doesn't think they'd release details on the compressor, as it's probably made for Alpina.
He does think that they could create a similar hybrid, 320D (GT17, apparently) hot side with a 330D (GT22 or GT25) turbine, and some other Garrett Compressor. You'd be looking at £1,000+VAT (Obviously plus injectors and remap) Looking on the alpinaregister, DMS are mapping the D3 to 230-240. Mu-hahaha Interestingly, if the bolt pattern on these turbos is the stock GT series bolt pattern, there's a whole world of big huge turbos you could fit, if only you could get maps.
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High mileage turbos yes, and i believe its many more 320d and 330d!! i blame it on the extended service intervals, turbos need fresher oil, more often
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there isnt a D5 Alpina only produce one diesel variant and that is the D3. im a forum member on the alpina register, i cancelled my order for a d3 and got my 335d instaed......dms have not remapped any d3s, they said it might be possible but they would need a customers car for a week to develop it, and the uptake would be low (only 200ish in the UK) and if they could the powerband would be unusable as at the mo below 2000rpm in the d3 is dead its good between 2000-3300 and after that its shit again/.
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Bumps just realised your avatar is the same as the car i bought my little lad, and he loves it.
BTW got a B3 Biturbo on order.......yeeeee and haaaa as they say.
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This "D5" Saloon I saw, in Kelham (Newark) had an Alpina front, and (apparently) Alpina wheels* and was in that Blue colour... The number plate was D5 ALP. Who knows what it was then, someone's attempt at a "study" perhaps. I say apparently - they were big but the car was moving. I saw your posts on thealpinaregister, and assumed when you'd spoken to DMS that they'd done one. 2 - nil Stick with a remap, then.
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Stevie A!
when is your B3 coming? not getting the c63 AMG anymore? been reading some GOOD things about that
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B3 - AAAAARRRGGGHHHHHH!! I'm so bloody jealous!!! What is it - saloon, coupe or what? Either way - extremely nice. Dare I say it if I had the cash, I would rather have one than an M3 - far more exclusive and IMHO much more real-world usable. I just like Alpina and what they stand for, not that I dislike M Cars, but you know what I mean I'm sure. Plenty of pics please when it arrives. AAAAARRRGGGHHHHHH!! I'm so bloody jealous (again)!!! Tres cool. Hope you get it. If you do plenty of pics when it arrives. |
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will you keep the 335d? can you post up a pic of it, i forget what she looks like with the alpina wheels
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Not Alpina Wheels, Hamann replicas. Youll see her on Saturday, so be patient my little padawin!
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oh right i could have sworn a long time ago when you had them fitted they were alpinas, must have been someone else
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