Different kinds of alternators

[Toady]

Sorry if this is a noob question, i was just wondering about it, but i was looking through alternators and i came across 1 wires, and 3 wires??, Whats the difference between the two. what is better for car audio

[Toady]

has anyone asked this before

[Toady]

Anybody?

[Guest]

you really have to bump a thread twice within an hour? jesus christ kid give it some time

[Toady]

you really have to bump a thread twice within an hour? jesus christ kid give it some time

Im just gonna drop the subject

[Turkboy]

Patience is a virtue just chill someone will answer

[MECHMAN]

Patience is a virtue just chill someone will answer

One wire means that only the charge cable needs to be run from the alternator to the positive terminal of the battery in order for the alternator to function. (no plug is required) The alternator excites itself with rotation.

There is no output advantage between the two, one wires are typically sold for street rods and other custom installations where they are trying to simplify the wiring.

[newls1]

One wire means that only the charge cable needs to be run from the alternator to the positive terminal of the battery in order for the alternator to function. (no plug is required) The alternator excites itself with rotation.

There is no output advantage between the two, one wires are typically sold for street rods and other custom installations where they are trying to simplify the wiring.

Hmm, that almost sounds dirty