115 AMP alternator, is there any danger?

[Boomerang]

Ok so just honestly, the alternator will fit, but does it pose any danger?
Its the higher AMP one that bolts right on from the M20 in the E34 and E36.
I heard on various other sites (not here) that it can pose problems with blowing fuses or something to that effect.
Is it safe to just put it in?
88 325i by the way

[backtrail69]

Do you have some crazy car stereo or something? I haven't had any problems with my stock alt at all. There is no point putting a huge alt on there unless you are drawing a huge amount of amps constantly.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Ok so just honestly, the alternator will fit, but does it pose any danger?
Its the higher AMP one that bolts right on from the M20 in the E34 and E36.
I heard on various other sites (not here) that it can pose problems with blowing fuses or something to that effect.
Is it safe to just put it in?
88 325i by the way

There were m20 e34-e36's? Kinda like my m10 e30?

[Boomerang]

There were m20 e34-e36's? Kinda like my m10 e30?

yes sir!
also the reason i wanted to put it in, is (and dont laugh) because i think it looks cool with the cold air intake on it.
I have just a basic stereo, dont ever plan on putting an amp or expensive stereo since its a track/daily driver

[browntown]

what e36 has a m20? I thought the only engine shared between e30's and 36's were the late 1.8 m42's were on the early e36 318's in a slightly different form.

[Boomerang]

hmmm maybe i thought it was an E36, i guess i was wrong, the car it was from was an E34

[Farbin Kaiber]

yes sir!
also the reason i wanted to put it in, is (and dont laugh) because i think it looks cool with the cold air intake on it.
I have just a basic stereo, dont ever plan on putting an amp or expensive stereo since its a track/daily driver

Whoa!!! Are you for reals man?
Thats too cool, A track/DD e36 with a m20?
Thats the bees knees.
Does it pass visual?
You mean the Alt. intake?

[Boomerang]

Whoa!!! Are you for reals man?
Thats too cool, A track/DD e36 with a m20?
Thats the bees knees.
Does it pass visual?
You mean the Alt. intake?

>_<

see above post on how i corrected myself.....
i dont own an E36, never will

[Farbin Kaiber]

>_<

see above post on how i corrected myself.....
i dont own an E36, never will

You MUST be thinking M50. I dont know of any M20 e34's either.

[SchnellerVert]

You MUST be thinking M50. I dont know of any M20 e34's either.

All prior to 91 are M20 powered in 525i series.

[Farbin Kaiber]

All prior to 91 are M20 powered in 525i series.

I stand corrected. late 87-91 525i.

[DaveSmed]

Put it in if you want, I don't know how the hell people come to the conclusion its gonna blow fuses. You'll be fine.

[Addissimo]

when people do m50 swaps, that alternator is used, and it works just fine.

if you can swap the pully and make it fit- go for it!

I've got a 140amp alternator from a 735i in my car :)

-Addis