Is it me or does all the m50s come with a giagantic alternator? I mean this one is huge!!!! I was browsing bf.com and there was an 80amp bosch alternator, and it looked a 1/3 of the size. I'll post pictures tomorrow. And i do have a bosch alternator
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140 is the way to go. I got it. The thing is pretty huge. Even has it's own cooling ducting.My 2.9L Build!
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I believe there was a Bosch and a Valeo alternator available. I assume one is the 80 amp and one is the 140? I imagine the 80 amp has less drag on the engine, right?-Brandon
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I have only seen the alternators with the cooling duct on them, I would guess that if you see an m50 without out it, it means it has been replaced. Like Beej said the smaller alternator will have less load on the engine. Unless your powering a serious sub or something crazy I doubt you'd need a bigger alternator, correct me if I'm wrong though
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Upon further research on pelican parts, it looks like there were 3 different alternators.
80 amp Bosch
140 amp Bosch
140 amp Valeo
I believe when you order the UUC pullies, you have to specify whether it's a Bosch or Valeo alternator.-Brandon
'86 325es S50
'12 VW GTI Autobahn DSG
'03 540i M-Sport (sold)
'08 Jeep SRT-8 (sold)
For sale:
S50 TMS chip for Schricks
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