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67gmcclassic · 02-05-2013, 11:01 PM

i heard the 1 wire hookup does not charge good during idle. I think i needs an increase in rpm to excite the alternator to start charging. could be wrong tho. I would keep the 3 wire myself.

02-05-2013, 11:01 PM	#4
67gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 25	Re: What are advantages of 1 wire alt vs 3 wire? i heard the 1 wire hookup does not charge good during idle. I think i needs an increase in rpm to excite the alternator to start charging. could be wrong tho. I would keep the 3 wire myself.