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: 1 wire or 3 wire alt?? what amp?


zrzack
Feb 22nd, 05, 7:58 AM
HI

whats better to run a 1 wire alt or a i think there are 3 wires on the other style.
Also what amp do i need?
running SBC & power accs. as follows
electric fuel pump. NOS. MSD. battery in trunk.dual electric fans. 300 watt stereo.
may be adding power windows later on, O YA- and DISCO BALL.


just kidding

thanks steve

wayner
Feb 22nd, 05, 10:13 AM
Here is a ink to a site that has the pros and cons of both 1 wire and 3 wire. I run 3 wire and retain remote voltage sensing.

http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/onewire-threewire.shtml

Your alternator has to sized to your electrical load with some added safety margin.