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izzy_Britton · 10-14-2016, 01:27 AM

dont quote me on this because i might have it 100% backwards...

I do believe that the 4 wire alternator IS internally regulated at 14.1 volts. there are several threads over in the LS swap section where people are converting the 4 wire alternators into a 1 wire alternator. if i am not mistaken in order to do this the alternator MUST have an internal regulator. thats the easy part of your question right? now how to convert to 1 wire? not sure, its on my list of things to figure out for my LS swap.

One place to start is HERE
.looks straight forward

I am curious to know what your doing with your battery bank. what are you using to tirn the alternator at 10k?

10k seems too fast to me but heck, i dunno.

-Izzy

10-14-2016, 01:27 AM	#2
izzy_Britton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 632	Re: GM 4 wire alternator question dont quote me on this because i might have it 100% backwards... I do believe that the 4 wire alternator IS internally regulated at 14.1 volts. there are several threads over in the LS swap section where people are converting the 4 wire alternators into a 1 wire alternator. if i am not mistaken in order to do this the alternator MUST have an internal regulator. thats the easy part of your question right? now how to convert to 1 wire? not sure, its on my list of things to figure out for my LS swap. One place to start is HERE .looks straight forward I am curious to know what your doing with your battery bank. what are you using to tirn the alternator at 10k? 10k seems too fast to me but heck, i dunno. -Izzy __________________ WHO_DCTC - Wifes 05 Z-71 Build - Now defunct as she decided she wants an Escalade too Cream Puff - LS'd Square - Slow going on the back burner Tripple Threat - 3 Wrecks for the price of one build thread Project Delongdium - Step-Sons Plastic Clad 2003 Avalanche - DONE and Delivered.