Thinking 'upgrade' from D3 > B3 (e9x)
Thinking 'upgrade' from D3 > B3 (e9x)
I'm thinking to upgrade my car to B3 2006-2009. Do anyone have a list of Alpina modifications compared to standard 335i? And what are the common problems of the B3 engine?
Garage:
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07
Only the pistons differ from the 335i, the B3 S has a different air box to get to the 400 HP mark...
The exhaust system is also changed from the standard car.
Car suffers from typical 335i problems, HPFP, turbo waste gate rattle, electronic water pumps, injectors, HVA elements.
Fabulous car though!
Cheers,
Adwo
The exhaust system is also changed from the standard car.
Car suffers from typical 335i problems, HPFP, turbo waste gate rattle, electronic water pumps, injectors, HVA elements.
Fabulous car though!
Cheers,
Adwo
2006 E46 B3 S convertible #165
2000 E46 B3 3.3 limo #172
1999 Mitsubishi Evo 6 RS
2020 Polestar 2
2000 E46 B3 3.3 limo #172
1999 Mitsubishi Evo 6 RS
2020 Polestar 2
Thanks! So is the engine assemblied at Alpina facilities?Adwo wrote:Only the pistons differ from the 335i, the B3 S has a different air box to get to the 400 HP mark...
The exhaust system is also changed from the standard car.
Car suffers from typical 335i problems, HPFP, turbo waste gate rattle, electronic water pumps, injectors, HVA elements.
Fabulous car though!
Cheers,
Adwo
Garage:
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07
If you pm me with your email, I can send you a pdf of the modifications and parts catalogue of the the e9x B3 BiTurbo.
Cheers,
Bert
Cheers,
Bert
1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.o
1985 Porsche 924 S
ex:1983 E28 525I, 1985 E28 528I, 1989 E30 325I Mtec coupe, 1986 M535I, 1990 E30 320i Touring, 1990 E30 325I touring, 1990 E34 525I, 1998 Z3 1.9, 1998 E39 523I SE, 1999 e46 328CI, 2008 E92 Alpina B3 BiTurbo 053
and 13 Porsches...
1985 Porsche 924 S
ex:1983 E28 525I, 1985 E28 528I, 1989 E30 325I Mtec coupe, 1986 M535I, 1990 E30 320i Touring, 1990 E30 325I touring, 1990 E34 525I, 1998 Z3 1.9, 1998 E39 523I SE, 1999 e46 328CI, 2008 E92 Alpina B3 BiTurbo 053
and 13 Porsches...
Yes, it is #11 B3 Touring e91 and it is the only touring in Finland at the moment. There is some cabrios and coupes available around 200k driven. Mine is around 100k and pretty much like new condition. Finnish taxing policy keeps prices quite high 100k cars around 40k€...flyboyben wrote:Lovely touring! I assume it's a B3? How easy was it to find one where you are?
There is only 100 Alpinas in Finland. Therefore it is pretty hard to find cars like this...
Garage:
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07
I have now driven one week and 1000km with the car and it is pretty awesome machine. Two questions raised:
1. Is the differential with the lock and is it Alpina specific?
2. What does the sport mode do? Is it just for gear box? Car feels louder with it... or am I just effected by placebo?
Thanx for advance...
1. Is the differential with the lock and is it Alpina specific?
2. What does the sport mode do? Is it just for gear box? Car feels louder with it... or am I just effected by placebo?
Thanx for advance...
Garage:
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07
On my previous E93 335i LCI the Sport button made the throttle and gearshifts more responsive, and opened the exhaust valve for more sound. Suspect your B3 will be the same.Sharkou wrote:I have now driven one week and 1000km with the car and it is pretty awesome machine. Two questions raised:
1. Is the differential with the lock and is it Alpina specific?
2. What does the sport mode do? Is it just for gear box? Car feels louder with it... or am I just effected by placebo?
Thanx for advance...
2019 G31 B5 Biturbo No.299
2012 F10 D5 Biturbo No.13
1993 Mercedes 190E 2.6 Sportline spec
1991 Mk1 Golf GTI Sportline cabriolet
2012 F10 D5 Biturbo No.13
1993 Mercedes 190E 2.6 Sportline spec
1991 Mk1 Golf GTI Sportline cabriolet
Ok, thanks. I continued research and find out that is no exhaust valve on B3. Atleast I could not find it and unpluging the connector near left tail bulbs, it did not create any error codes.Metrics wrote:On my previous E93 335i LCI the Sport button made the throttle and gearshifts more responsive, and opened the exhaust valve for more sound. Suspect your B3 will be the same.Sharkou wrote:I have now driven one week and 1000km with the car and it is pretty awesome machine. Two questions raised:
1. Is the differential with the lock and is it Alpina specific?
2. What does the sport mode do? Is it just for gear box? Car feels louder with it... or am I just effected by placebo?
Thanx for advance...
Any ideas about the differential? Is it Alpina specific? Do I need to change oil for differential as well? Anyone having B3 (e90 LCI) manuals in english as pdf?
Garage:
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07
B3 Touring '09 #11
Volvo V50 T5 '04
Corvette Stingray Coupe '69
Corvette '57
ex. D3 Touring '06 #37
ex. TT Coupe Quattro '99
ex. A4 Avant Quattro Black Edition '07