Hello all, I am having a random thought. The alternator on my B14 is a 50Amp output, I was wondering if there was a higher output alternator I could put on and what I can put on. I am just thinking it might be better with a higher output alternator on her.
Ben
alternator
Re: alternator
Have you made any modifications? Otherwise the standard alternator should be fine.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: alternator
No mods at all, other than a more up to date stereo and maybe a handsfree kit etc, just want to make sure the alternator will still charge the battery under worse condition.
Ben
Ben
Re: alternator
I would only worry if the headlamps go dim. Is the alternator new or original? Old ones can suffer from worn brushes and failing diodes, but you knew that. I soldered new brushes into an old diode unit and the car died on the M3, bad me. If you have one of those mega stereo systems you could get one of those giant capacitors which stop you headlights dimming to the rhythm of the beat, but the health and safety person in me says be careful with large currents and capacitors.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!
Re: alternator
i have erm 4 alternators.... 1 of which is brand new, 1 that was sacrificed to see how it worked (although will go back together again soon).
i will be putting better speakers in to the car, but being a music lover, i cant stand tinny music that sound awful.
Ben
i will be putting better speakers in to the car, but being a music lover, i cant stand tinny music that sound awful.
Ben