Date: 5-15-08 06:42 From: Sarki in New York Subject: Eagle Electric or BNR
I did perform a search and read many of the results but I'd still like some additional feedback if possible. Cracked alternator housing on my 74 Tii gives me the excuse to upgrade from my AL40X to a hi amp unit. Ebay search shows 2 sellers to chose from each with a different unit. Eagle Electric has an 85 amp w/external regulator for $149 while BNR has an 80 amp w/built in regulator for $169. I'm looking for a plug n' play situation as I'd rather visit the dentist than worry about figuring out how to rewire for a different alternator. I know there is a difference between alternators for tii and carbed versions. Both these sellers say the unit is specifically for Tii. Anybody have any insight/experience with either of these sellers or alternators. Any advice or helpful hints is always appreciated. Thanks in advance for reading my long winded post! _________________ 74 Tii
01 S2000
06 Tacoma
"Why Johnny Ringo, looks like somebody just walked ova your grave" -Tombstone-Val Kilmer
Date: 5-16-08 02:45 From: peteinjp in Toyama, Japan Subject: Re: Eagle Electric or BNR
The wiring isn't that big of a deal and you'll not have to get a new regulator in the near future. How much is a new reg these days anyway?
Date: 5-16-08 07:20 From: mikekoch in Vancouver, WA Subject: Re: Eagle Electric or BNR
Don't forget to check with your local parts places. I ordered from Eagle and got an OK deal. I figured there was no way my local BMW guy could do better, but he *could* match the price, and it was for a Bosch factory rebuild. Eagle's are not factory rebuilds. It looks like Eagle might have raised their prices a bit in the last few months too.
I paid about $85 for an 85 535i unit, which is internally regulated and will fit an 02 with a 318 upper bracket (forget the year, sorry) . Lower bracket is BMW too but I have no idea which car (but it's mid 80s).
The wiring is well documented in the FAQ section of this site and doesn't take very long.
Date: 5-16-08 12:37 From: Sarki in New York Subject: Re: Eagle Electric or BNR
Thanks for the input guys. Went with Eagle as the regulator is included in the price and any additional wiring doesn't look as difficult as I originally expected. Sure will be nice to be able to turn on my a/c when the headlights are on, can't recall the last time I could do that! _________________ 74 Tii
01 S2000
06 Tacoma
"Why Johnny Ringo, looks like somebody just walked ova your grave" -Tombstone-Val Kilmer
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