Bosch AL0816N Original Equipment New Alternator - Compatible With Select BMW 325Ci, 325i, 330Ci, 330i, Z4; 120 Amp Visit the Bosch Automotive Store 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 48 ratings
This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 11317919241 (11 31 7 919 241) and is described as the performance intake camshaft from the E46 330i ZHP and 330Ci ZHP (Performance Package). This cam shaft (and the matching exhaust cam) were essentially the only differences between the regular 3.0 liter M54 non-ZHP engine and the 3.0 liter ZHP
The only real difference is the amount of heat you'll be able to pump into them over sustained use. More capacity, more capability under extended/hard use. Normal use will feel and operate the same. This is something most people don't get. They assume they'll get "better pedal feel bro" by upgrading their brake size.
330i xDrive Sedan. BMW. 3 Series Sedan. 2024. Compare Trims. $44,500 - $59,600. Price range (MSRP) BMW 3 Series Sedan For Sale. 25/34 mpg.
Having driven both, there's a noticeable difference between a manual 325i and a manual 330i. IIRC, Car and Driver got a 325i 5-speed manual sedan 0-60 time of 7.0 seconds in 2002-2003ish. For the 2003 330i ZHP, Car and Driver got a 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds with the 6-speed manual, and 6.1 seconds for the non ZHP 330i 5-speed manual.
The price of performance starts to bite with the M240i consuming 7.1L/100km (163g/km) in coupe form, and 7.4L/100km (169g/km) as a convertible. Then, as you might expect, the M2 is thirstiest of all, the dual-clutch auto consuming 7.9L/100km (185g/km), while the six-speed manual version slurps 8.5L/100km (199g/km).
