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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 07:32 AM
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Question for Hio on 3G upgrade

I was browsing thru the tech link compilation looking for info on doing a 3G swap and found that you had posted the regulator and harness from PAPerformance P/N 1G-3G Conversion (462802C) that allows you to keep your original ammeter and wiring. I was just wondering if you had ever used it and if so, how it turned out. Seems like for $35 it may be a no brainer if it works well. At that price a guy could buy 2 and throw the extra regulator in the glove box so you didn't end up stranded in BFE due to not being able to find a replacement oddball regulator. As I'm sure you know, I am doing a 4BT repower and trying to keep hacking anything on my truck to a minimum seems like this may be one more way to do just that .............TIA
 

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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 08:31 AM
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PEB...

I have not used that part from PA Performance - just provided the link as an option for anyone that may want to retain the ammeter.

Let us know if you do use it and how it works out.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 08:56 AM
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I think I may just give it a try........since my ammeter still actually works LOL
 
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 10:27 AM
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Makes me wonder what sort of hoodoovoodoo is going on inside their "regulator".......
 
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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Thinkin the same thing - how can you bypass the internal regulator without opening up the alternator??
 
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 11:43 AM
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I'm betting it is just a "dummy" regulator that doesn't even have a regulator in it.....just makes the necessary connections for the 3G inside the sealed box........but that is only a guess.....I'm sure its a sealed unit that they don't want you to see what is in it....but I may open it up and have a look see at some point........
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