Big Earner
My voltage had dropped to the low 12s at idle. Read that a 150 amp (vs the 120 in the zhp) from an '05 325i fits perfectly if you have the oval connector. They're around $120 at autozone too, so significantly less.
Popped it in this afternoon and it's doing just dandy! Back up to just under 14v.
Part number 1108
http://www.autozone.com/external-eng...8_100967_3001/
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Boss
Alternator that easy to switch out?
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Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
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Campieri
It's pretty darn easy on a manual. The Auto requires the fan to be removed.Originally Posted by johnrando
Boss
I don't have 2 fans anymore. Fan delete FTW
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Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
Big Earner
Hardest part is wiggling the old one out. I've done it a few times, but taking my time it took a solid half hour.
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Boss
Thx
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Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
Capo
+1It's pretty darn easy on a manual. The Auto requires the fan to be removed.
Then with your car, yes.... it's easy
I'm wondering what the long-term effects of going from 120amp to 150amp will be on the electrical system?
Big Earner
I was kind of wondering that too... From what I've read, nothing. Anyone know more about electricity than me? My humorously limited knowledge tells me that amps are more like gallons of fuel in the tank, whereas volts are likened to the octane?+1
Then with your car, yes.... it's easy
I'm wondering what the long-term effects of going from 120amp to 150amp will be on the electrical system?
Plus, I figure if it was stock for the 05' 325, it probably is just fine.
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Capo
My guess is that you should be okay especially if you have a lot of electrical loads in the car but then I'm no BMW electrical wizard.....I was kind of wondering that too... From what I've read, nothing. Anyone know more about electricity than me? My humorously limited knowledge tells me that amps are more like gallons of fuel in the tank, whereas volts are likened to the octane?
Plus, I figure if it was stock for the 05' 325, it probably is just fine.
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Big Earner
That's actually one reason I wanted to do it. That thing is swimming in electronics, plus an additional small sub...
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