I have a “ mid mount” setup.
but, it’s a complete kit and $$$.
I agree tho, I especially dislike the high short water pump Alt. Location.
but, it’s a complete kit and $$$.
I agree tho, I especially dislike the high short water pump Alt. Location.
Alternator Relocation ... another silly project.
I have long wanted to get my alternator out of the spotlight in my engine bay.
This is just not a happy deal for me.
DSC_1712 by Larry Madsen, on Flickr
Relocating it to the place where most of you probably have a power steering pump would be a much better situation ... in my mind.
To that end I found the Alan Grove bracket which moves it to the area I want. Problem then is the front cross member of our Camaros just doesn't leave room. Not to mention the sway bar.
This:
209L by Larry Madsen, on Flickr
I am contemplating the possibility of fabricating a stock power steering bracket into an alternator cradle.
IMG_4821 by Larry Madsen, on Flickr
The Alan Grove bracket pivots from the top and swings down ... making it hang too low for the car. This P/S bracket would have it pivot at the bottom and swing outward.
I don't imagine I am the first to think of this relocation ... Does anyone have prior experience with this sort of idea?
This is just not a happy deal for me.
DSC_1712 by Larry Madsen, on FlickrRelocating it to the place where most of you probably have a power steering pump would be a much better situation ... in my mind.
To that end I found the Alan Grove bracket which moves it to the area I want. Problem then is the front cross member of our Camaros just doesn't leave room. Not to mention the sway bar.
This:
209L by Larry Madsen, on FlickrI am contemplating the possibility of fabricating a stock power steering bracket into an alternator cradle.
IMG_4821 by Larry Madsen, on FlickrThe Alan Grove bracket pivots from the top and swings down ... making it hang too low for the car. This P/S bracket would have it pivot at the bottom and swing outward.
I don't imagine I am the first to think of this relocation ... Does anyone have prior experience with this sort of idea?
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I ran a low mount alternator for a couple years. With the stock crossmember you will need a miniature alternator and then you will need to modify the bracket and clearance one corner of the alternator. Even then it was hard to get the belt tight enough because the alternator hit the crossmember.
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I have the CS130 alternator in hand. It is substantially smaller than the SI
DSC_1718 by Larry Madsen, on Flickr
I should add: Even with my current set-up is have very little adjustment movement. I don't imagine I would be any worse off if I do as I have planned.
DSC_1718 by Larry Madsen, on FlickrI should add: Even with my current set-up is have very little adjustment movement. I don't imagine I would be any worse off if I do as I have planned.
Nice looking set-up there.
I'll want to keep mine on the D/S, but what you have there is very good.
Edited to add: Not sure why this illuded me before just now, but "Epiphany Moment"
I never tried just flipping the Alan Grove bracket upside down from the illustration.
Now I need to dig that bracket up again, not sure where I stashed it.
I'll want to keep mine on the D/S, but what you have there is very good.
Edited to add: Not sure why this illuded me before just now, but "Epiphany Moment"
I never tried just flipping the Alan Grove bracket upside down from the illustration.
Now I need to dig that bracket up again, not sure where I stashed it.
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