Alternator Relocation [85 L98]
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Heel & Toe
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Alternator Relocation [85 L98]
I'm wanting to free up space on the driver's side of the engine by deleting the AIR pump and would like to move the alternator into its position.
Something along the lines of this alternator setup
Has anyone else done this before on a C4? Run into any issues? What alternator are you using for proper clearance?
I'm needing to buy a new alternator anyways, so I figured it was a good time to relocate it.
Thanks Guys
Something along the lines of this alternator setup
Has anyone else done this before on a C4? Run into any issues? What alternator are you using for proper clearance?
I'm needing to buy a new alternator anyways, so I figured it was a good time to relocate it.
Thanks Guys
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http://sethirdgen.org/serpentine.htm
The reversed alt placement like with superchargers is an option but requires a big bracket and it fills up space that is normally open, so would like to avoid that.
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also on our corvettes you are restricted . the crank pulley is very close to the motor because of frame clearance.
c4 corvettes are a unique setup-short water pump and everything is pushed back closer to the motor and spread out.
c4 corvettes are a unique setup-short water pump and everything is pushed back closer to the motor and spread out.
Last edited by project C4; Aug 21, 2014 at 11:37 AM.
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This may not help a whole lot..but in my 86 I did an LT swap since it was easy and cheap and a buddy of mine had a mild build LT1, but I put relocated the alternator on the lower passenger side of the block when I did my swap, the only accesories I have are power steering, an alternator, and then a custom idler pulley I sourced out and got produced locally at a machine shop. I notched the passenger side A-arm mount so that it doesn't rub.
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I plan on deleting AC at some point and will probably do the C3 water pump swap for that belt routing but not changing anything for awhile so I can keep driving it