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Old May 29, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Alternator conversion help

Hi I need to replace my alternator and jegs has a nice 1 wire one but our cars are not 1 wire can i convert to this alternator? If so how?
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Old May 29, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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Re: Alternator conversion help

There's a ton of threads here on it - 1 wire alternator
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Old May 29, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Re: Alternator conversion help

tried searching couldn't find what i was looking for can you send me a link?
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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Re: Alternator conversion help

has anyone ever converted to a 1 wire that can help me out?
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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Re: Alternator conversion help

I just went to a CS144 with that bracket you need for the conversion and it is the way to go. Got a alternator off of a 96 Caprice that is 140 amp and it is a new world. One of the best mods you can do. I have the dayco number of the new belt you need in the car.
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