I have an LT4 that I am setting up to use in a mid engine configuration. The Alternator and AC compressor are too close to the firewall. If I could lower these two components, I would be able to clear the firewall. Has any one every lowered these components or have any information on how to do this. They would need to be lowered some where around 8" to 15". I would need some custom brackets as well as a special serpentine belt. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris Thomas
LT4 used in Lamborghini Diablo Replicar

 

if you have plenty of room in the front of the engine, vintage air makes a front runner system. all the accessorys mount in front of the block. they stick out no farther than the engine block on the sides. if you want to see it, gale banks is using it on his new small block tt system.check out his site.

 

You might want to try Street & Performance http://www.hotrodlane.cc - they list and show quite a few aftermarket accessory brackets on their website and I think they can make anything you might need.

 

:iagree: http://www.hotrodlane.cc should have the brackets you need to relocate.

 

SunCr and Whitvette,
I went to that web site and took a look at their on-line catalog. This was just what I was looking for. I will give them a call and determine which brackets will work best for my application.

Thanks again,
Chris

 

LT4 in a mid engine application? What are you building?

Would like pics of your project, c'mon share with the group.

(I think I hear the theme to 'Monster garage" in the background....) :D


[Modified by Gearheadotaku, 7:12 PM 2/5/2004]

 

You could use the F-body bracket and assy's if moving the A/C compresor, ALt, and P/S pump to the passangers side is not a big deal and the A/C compresor doesnt hit any thing because it is at the bottom of the motor. S&P will probably have what you need but they are big $$$$$$$$$. I have a F-body assy bracket you can have if it will help just pay shipping and it is yours.

 

GearHead,
My project is not real far along, it is my "spare time" project. I have a slightly modified LT4 (LT4 hot cam, radial valve job with double springs, intake ported and match by Exotic Muscle, who are local). I am mating it, mid-engine form, to a Porsche 911 (915) transaxle. I have the engine/transaxle in a custom cradle and in the car, but as stated above I have some clearance issues with the upper portion of the firewall (Alt & AC). Try this link. It should take you to a few pic's of my project.
http://www.kitcentral.com/pn/html/mo...view_album.php

84LT1,
That is an interesting thought to try out the F-Body accessory bracket. I took a look at an F-Body front end on the web and I'm not sure if it would work or not. I have plenty of room in the engine compartment on both the drivers and passengers side. Also, the lower I go on the engine, the more room I have. I just need to get the Alt and AC below the throttle body, regardless of which side. I don't need the PS, but was planning on using it, just to allow the use of the stock serpentine belt. Do you know if I will be able to use my stock Alt and AC with your bracket? What about the serpentine belt? I am assuming that my existing belt would not work, but the serpentine belt normally used with the F-Body should work. Do you know? By the way, what year F-Body was this bracket for, if you know? Would either the Alt or AC be higher than the bottom of the throttle body? In the picture I was looking at, the Alternator was above the throttle body.

Regards,
Chris Thomas
LT4 Powered Lamborghini Diablo


[Modified by LT4PWRD, 6:04 PM 2/6/2004]

 

LT4PWRD...AWESOME project you have there!!! That is one of the most complete kits I have seen for a kit car. Wish I had the money and the room to do something like that. Looks like you will have a real work of art when you are done! Good luck!! :cheers: