So been doing some research on alternator upgrades. I have been reading about what seem to be two different types of alternators:
1) the 3G alts with basic OE specs but offered with the increased amperage which I would definitely want
2) then the 'one wire' alts -
Am I correct in my understanding that all aftermarket one-wire alts are at least 3G but that not all 3G's are one-wire alts (well, actually two wires, one wire to battery and one to ground?)
So far I do mostly city driving - not hugely long trips until I get the coin to get all my safety stuff in place (3-point belts, head rests etc) - is there a benefit of the one-wire alt over the 3G with OE specs? I know the 3G has the internal VR which would be one huge less thing to worry about. But is it correct that one has to be driving a certain amount in order for the one-wire to start charging the battery.
I understand that the 3G's require the #4 gauge to allow for the additional current.
But that's as far as my understanding gets me about which alt to select for my driving needs - and then I hit another learning curve!! lol.
A big concern is not wanting to hack into my current wiring but making sure I am driving enough right now to not continue to have charging issues.