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Old Dec 25, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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I would like to go to a higher output alteranator, say 100 amp. I also still want the amp gauge to be functional. What is the best set up? One wire, three wire? How do I get the amp gauge to work?

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I would like to go to a higher output alteranator, say 100 amp. I also still want the amp gauge to be functional. What is the best set up? One wire, three wire? How do I get the amp gauge to work?

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Well...which ever system is used...Go with ''PowerMaster"...IMHO they make the highest quality Alternator..!!

I'm sure are Forum experts will agree on the above..
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Thanks for the brand recomendation. I will keep it in mind.

Anyone know which style to use? One wire...three wire?
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I just bought one from Summit, I think it was a Power Master. It looks like the stock (not chrome), it also can use 1 or 3 wire applications. I think it was about $ 100.00 bucks. If you like the Chrome, they have that also.

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