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    Alternator upgrade

    My 318i is in need of an alternator. I've looked at rebuilding just to learn more, but it seems that buying a new one (rmfd) is most practical. Now i've searched on here quite a bit but here are my concerns.

    The refurbished 80A alternator that i know fits my car:
    http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...FQLhQgodiTUAwA

    The refurbished 90A which i'd like to upgrade to:
    http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...FQhxQgodpC4AlQ

    Now all seems fine except for mounting. The 90A, which seems to have been developed in 86' doesn't have bushings, which i like, but will it still fit right in? I've looked up the diagram's on RealOEM.com but it shows up with bushings on both alternator's. I just wanna know if it will fit. If i have to purchase some adapters that'll be fine.

    One last thing, To anyone who has done business with this company please let me know if it went well. I would love to get my core charge back but do not know how it'll turn out since i'm buying the AL49X and returning the AL46X. All help is appreciated! :)
    The Shit Boxes
    -1984 318i Bahamabeige coupe going M42-
    -1990 Bronzit Trailer-
    -1984 318i Soon to be Track Car-

    -1994 Escort Wagon "Scorty 2"
    -2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-
    -1980 Honda CX500-

    A Few Parts Cars Aswell.
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    #2
    FCP is an honorable company but all cores are subject to verification that they are rebuildable and if you want to return a core thats different than what you are buying you need to get that in writing in advance to CYA.
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      #3
      Originally posted by jeffnhiscars View Post
      FCP is an honorable company but all cores are subject to verification that they are rebuildable and if you want to return a core thats different than what you are buying you need to get that in writing in advance to CYA.
      okay okay that sounds great. I've looked into the problems with the alternator i have and it seems to need new bearings, bushings, and brushes.
      The Shit Boxes
      -1984 318i Bahamabeige coupe going M42-
      -1990 Bronzit Trailer-
      -1984 318i Soon to be Track Car-

      -1994 Escort Wagon "Scorty 2"
      -2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-
      -1980 Honda CX500-

      A Few Parts Cars Aswell.

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        #4
        still needing to find out how compatible mounting is!!
        The Shit Boxes
        -1984 318i Bahamabeige coupe going M42-
        -1990 Bronzit Trailer-
        -1984 318i Soon to be Track Car-

        -1994 Escort Wagon "Scorty 2"
        -2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-
        -1980 Honda CX500-

        A Few Parts Cars Aswell.

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          #5
          Looking for some answers.
          The Shit Boxes
          -1984 318i Bahamabeige coupe going M42-
          -1990 Bronzit Trailer-
          -1984 318i Soon to be Track Car-

          -1994 Escort Wagon "Scorty 2"
          -2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-
          -1980 Honda CX500-

          A Few Parts Cars Aswell.

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            #6
            anything?
            The Shit Boxes
            -1984 318i Bahamabeige coupe going M42-
            -1990 Bronzit Trailer-
            -1984 318i Soon to be Track Car-

            -1994 Escort Wagon "Scorty 2"
            -2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-
            -1980 Honda CX500-

            A Few Parts Cars Aswell.

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              #7
              Perhaps you would be better served by the one you know to fit unless you have a massive electrical draw that takes 10 additional amps.

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                #8
                Explain why you need 10 more amps.
                Lorin


                Originally posted by slammin.e28
                The M30 is God's engine.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post
                  Perhaps you would be better served by the one you know to fit unless you have a massive electrical draw that takes 10 additional amps.
                  Originally posted by LJ851 View Post
                  Explain why you need 10 more amps.
                  Well its not a massive electrical draw.
                  It's not bad to upgrade to a larger alternator if i'm buying new. If i'm gonna spend the same amount of money especially. 10 more amps can offer more efficiency. The 80 amp would be great for the stock car. But with more modern upgrades like audio systems, heated seats, power windows etc. It provides a stronger less faint signal to power the engine and on board luxuries.

                  Plus the 90A comes with no bushings which i hear is way better.
                  The Shit Boxes
                  -1984 318i Bahamabeige coupe going M42-
                  -1990 Bronzit Trailer-
                  -1984 318i Soon to be Track Car-

                  -1994 Escort Wagon "Scorty 2"
                  -2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-
                  -1980 Honda CX500-

                  A Few Parts Cars Aswell.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by WhorifyingHunty View Post
                    10 more amps can offer more efficiency. The 80 amp would be great for the stock car. But with more modern upgrades like audio systems, heated seats, power windows etc. It provides a stronger less faint signal to power the engine and on board luxuries.


                    Do you know how an alternator works?

                    How many amps are you pulling right now ? BMW offered all those "modern upgrades" as options on the E30 chassis without changing the alternator.
                    Lorin


                    Originally posted by slammin.e28
                    The M30 is God's engine.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by LJ851 View Post
                      Do you know how an alternator works?

                      How many amps are you pulling right now ? BMW offered all those "modern upgrades" as options on the E30 chassis without changing the alternator.
                      yes sir, i've done my research. I'm not a expert but i have done some research.
                      I know that most of those options did come but they didn't offer the larger audio systems or gps and that jazz. There isn't a problem with running this much of a larger alternator either. It doesn't effect the engine or mpg's in a bad way. I was just wondering about the mounting mainly.
                      The Shit Boxes
                      -1984 318i Bahamabeige coupe going M42-
                      -1990 Bronzit Trailer-
                      -1984 318i Soon to be Track Car-

                      -1994 Escort Wagon "Scorty 2"
                      -2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-
                      -1980 Honda CX500-

                      A Few Parts Cars Aswell.

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                        #12
                        When I had my m20b27 in my car I swapped my alternator that used bushings in favor of one without bushings similar to what you posted. It was a direct swap and the mounting points were the same. I can only imagine this would hold true in your case as well.

                        As for FCP, they are great as long as you stick to name brand parts. I've seen complaints about their off brand stuff.
                        '86 325es M50

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by jclar View Post
                          When I had my m20b27 in my car I swapped my alternator that used bushings in favor of one without bushings similar to what you posted. It was a direct swap and the mounting points were the same. I can only imagine this would hold true in your case as well.

                          As for FCP, they are great as long as you stick to name brand parts. I've seen complaints about their off brand stuff.
                          Okay great! im glad i got some input on that. do you like the non bushing alternator more?
                          The Shit Boxes
                          -1984 318i Bahamabeige coupe going M42-
                          -1990 Bronzit Trailer-
                          -1984 318i Soon to be Track Car-

                          -1994 Escort Wagon "Scorty 2"
                          -2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-
                          -1980 Honda CX500-

                          A Few Parts Cars Aswell.

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