Voltage Regulator Types

[CRW-FK5]

I am looking to replace the voltage regulator on my '70 and noticed there are a few different options available at the local auto store, with prices ranging from $19.99 up to $45.99.  Just wondering if I can get by with the lower priced one or are there perhaps advantages with the higher priced one that make it worth while?

[CRW-FK5]

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[Pete in NH]

Hi,

You can be sure any of the lower priced units are Chinese in origin and the quality often leaves much to be desired with lots of failures. Even buying a higher priced unit is no guaranty today  of any level of quality. For quite a few years now if I need a new regulator of this type I go for an original Chrysler part from a local dealer. I haven't bought one in quite a few years but if they are still available that's what i would do.

[ODZKing]

3438150 is the Chrysler number.
Ebay has an original one for mucho bucks or Summit Racing is quite reasonable. But as mentioned, who knows where they came from.

https://www.ebay.com/i/373153717455?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=373153717455&targetid=935065066067&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9005111&poi=&campaignid=10900797488&mkgroupid=108153383980&rlsatarget=pla-935065066067&abcId=9300403&merchantid=6420844&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzo2k-s-37AIVAY3ICh2YOQvoEAQYAyABEgIl8_D_BwE

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-77r06285?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzo2k-s-37AIVAY3ICh2YOQvoEAQYAiABEgICnvD_BwE

[CRW-FK5]

Hi,

You can be sure any of the lower priced units are Chinese in origin and the quality often leaves much to be desired with lots of failures. Even buying a higher priced unit is no guaranty today  of any level of quality. For quite a few years now if I need a new regulator of this type I go for an original Chrysler part from a local dealer. I haven't bought one in quite a few years but if they are still available that's what i would do.

Thank you.

[CRW-FK5]

3438150 is the Chrysler number.
Ebay has an original one for mucho bucks or Summit Racing is quite reasonable. But as mentioned, who knows where they came from.

https://www.ebay.com/i/373153717455?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=373153717455&targetid=935065066067&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9005111&poi=&campaignid=10900797488&mkgroupid=108153383980&rlsatarget=pla-935065066067&abcId=9300403&merchantid=6420844&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzo2k-s-37AIVAY3ICh2YOQvoEAQYAyABEgIl8_D_BwE

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-77r06285?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzo2k-s-37AIVAY3ICh2YOQvoEAQYAiABEgICnvD_BwE

Thanks.