Regulator question

[1968rick]

There is so much information regarding conversion to electronic ignition....All state that you should upgrade the Alternator and to an electronic voltage regulator. What is the reason for doing this?

 

[69a100]

Because, it just makes sense. See here, it says. http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Electrical/charging.htm


Early Charging System modified for use with a 70 style VR

There are a number of reasons one might want to upgrade a per-1970 system to a transistorized voltage regulator. The list of reason include

• Chrysler recommends you switch to a transistorized VR if you upgrade to an electronic ignition from a points style ignition.
• If you have to buy a new voltage regulator, the difference in cost is only about $5-10 more for the transistorized unit. Not to mention, the quality of replacement early style VR's is spotty.
• The transistorized VR will have a longer life.

 

[moparedtn]

Electronic ignition pretty much mandates a constant, reliable source of voltage for it to operate the best. Ma Mopar always recommended a conversion to electronic regulators with their ignition conversion kits and made a special VR that used the old points type regulators' wiring. I wonder if they still make that unit, was pretty slick?

 

[1968rick]

Have not been able to find one at Mopar....just the updated 2 field units.....there are some on e-bay....found one at OReillys last week Master Pro 2-VR9