Voltage Regulator - Mechanical or Electronic

[john108]

I am in the process of accumulating parts while restoring my 1968 Charger R/T.
Which would be a better choice?
The original type mechanical or the newer design electronic voltage regulator?

[Plumcrazy]

I would go with the electronic unit.
No moving parts to stick or wear out.

[Pete in NH]

If you are using or plan to use any type of electronic ignition system, I would use the electronic regulator. It will give tighter voltage regulation and not generate any voltage spikes like the mechanical regulator. Those voltage spikes can damage electronic ignition systems.

[john108]

Thank you both
I ordered the electronic unit.

[1974dodgecharger]

are these better than the silver looking ones?  I bought a silver one, one day at autzone because I needed it badly cause was not charging that day and it freakin cost me 50 bucks it was a flat silver type one looked at rockauto and they only run 20 odd dollars.

[Ghoste]

Same thing, basically these are a stock looking and fitting replacement for the old mechanical type.  If your car is wired for the flat type and its connector then thats what you need.

[1974dodgecharger]

thx ghoste.....I bought spares at rockauto just in case now....same with ECU.

[Ghoste]

Good call on the ecu especially. (they used to be rock solid reliable)

[A383Wing]

Put a fuse in-line with the ignition wire and terminal on the electronic one....mine shorted out and melted the wire from ignition switch to the regulator

[ODZKing]

Very good choice John. Even with points the electronic is more dependable.
May i ask where you ordered ... where the pictures are from?   

[john108]

ODZKing:  The pictures are from Yearone.  They had a 30% off code and the $40 electronic unit was $28.
They have those sales often.  They just kill you on shipping and handling!

[A383Wing]

you could go to your local auto part store and get the same thing without the pricey shipping

[john108]

   Didn't think of that.  I only got it because I also got something else that they didn't have at the local stores!