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Old 12-18-2018, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by crystalworks View Post
^That's a good question. Sizeable bump in output vs the E53.

Edit: don't think it will work. I think the e70 alternator is without voltage regulator and relies on the IBS to determine charge voltage.
There would have to be a VR somewhere in the system - the alternator's raw output is likely to climb to many more volts than the various systems in the car can handle - like 15-20v.

I'm pretty sure the E70 alternator has the VR on the back, the same as the E53 - it's rated output voltage is 14v indicating there's a VR on board...
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