Has anyone switched over to a single wire alternator?

[av8or32]

I still have the old style alt w/ext regulator. Has anyone upgraded to the internal, single wire type? What all is involved?

[Vegas69]

One hot wire. lol

[av8or32]

Dude,

You know what I mean. I was looking for advice on switching over to a modern alt. w/an internal regulator. I don't have much electrical experience yet.

[gearheadgarage]

Safely dead-head or remove stock alternator & regulator wires. For best results run a thick power & ground wire directly from alt to batt, 4 gauge? The thicker the better. Be sure to have good engine/chassis grounds and remember most 1-wire units require hitting a certain RPM before they "excite"

[GM Muscle]

http://www.camaros.net/techref/ftecref14.html

[Mkelcy]

I suggest you read the relevant FAQ's at this site. It's pretty informative: http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical-tech.shtml