Keeping this one (pic)
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From: Georgetown TX
Originally Posted by Pipedreams
I have been playing around with alternator cover designs and I think this one is the keeper 
It's etched into the stainless.
It's etched into the stainless.Hot!
Coooool!
Ice for the C6!
I'm done...
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by JFTaylor
364 - 366 Big deal. 
What's 2 Cu In among friends
Nice job man
What's 2 Cu In among friends
Nice job man
I shaved a 1/4" off all the spark plug ends and it added 2cubic inches
PS any one that got the plate from complete dreams verify that it has 366 cu in
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Pipedreams
I shaved a 1/4" off all the spark plug ends and it added 2cubic inches
PS any one that got the plate from complete dreams verify that it has 366 cu in
PS any one that got the plate from complete dreams verify that it has 366 cu in
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by chris36053
Ed i hate to be the bearer but my CD plaque says 364. Sorry, but this means that you'll have to get another one and can you put me down for one too ?
This is the plaque he posted
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From: Olathe KS
Suggestion: Just remember to take it off before you go back to the dealership for warranty replacement of the alternator.... hot day, AC blower on full blast, DVD nav. on = brown out.
Just had this happen on my Tahoe w/ DVD. Need a 42V system anymore with all the accessories getting stuck on cars, 12V is humpin' it just to pass the current..
Restricted air-flow around the alternator will inevitibly result in reduction of life of the internal components, especially the rectifier and diode trio. It's right on top, restricting the natural circulation around and up through the unit.
Old GM alternator designs had the fan behind the pulleys for forced circulation axially through the front, not so much anymore, as there are cooling vents all over the damn thing.
GM's starting to get a better, more robust design (Denso? now vs. vs. Delco's on C4's?), but it probably ain't built to handle this bling bling "retrofit"....especially with the current draw we are seeing today due to all the electrical "goodies" slapped onto a 12V system.
Remember heat, E = IxIxR....
-CKB
Just had this happen on my Tahoe w/ DVD. Need a 42V system anymore with all the accessories getting stuck on cars, 12V is humpin' it just to pass the current..
Restricted air-flow around the alternator will inevitibly result in reduction of life of the internal components, especially the rectifier and diode trio. It's right on top, restricting the natural circulation around and up through the unit.
Old GM alternator designs had the fan behind the pulleys for forced circulation axially through the front, not so much anymore, as there are cooling vents all over the damn thing.
GM's starting to get a better, more robust design (Denso? now vs. vs. Delco's on C4's?), but it probably ain't built to handle this bling bling "retrofit"....especially with the current draw we are seeing today due to all the electrical "goodies" slapped onto a 12V system.
Remember heat, E = IxIxR....
-CKB
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by bub
Suggestion: Just remember to take it off before you go back to the dealership for warranty replacement of the alternator.... hot day, AC bower on, DVD nav. on = brown out.
Just had this happen on my Tahoe. Need a 42V system anymore with all the accessories getting stuck on cars, 12V is humpin' it just to pass the current..
Restricted air-flow around the alternator will inevitibly result in reduction of life of the internal components, especially the rectifier and diode trio. It's right on top, restricting the natural circulation around and up through the unit.
Old GM alternator designs had the fan behind the pulleys for forced circulation axially through the front, not so much anymore, as there are cooling vents all over the damn thing.
GM's starting to get a better, more robust design (Denso? now vs. vs. Delco's on C4's?), but it ain't built to handle this bling bling "retrofit"....especially with the current draw we are seeing today due to all the electrical "goodies" slapped onto a 12V system.
Remember heat, E = IxIxR....
-CKB
Just had this happen on my Tahoe. Need a 42V system anymore with all the accessories getting stuck on cars, 12V is humpin' it just to pass the current..
Restricted air-flow around the alternator will inevitibly result in reduction of life of the internal components, especially the rectifier and diode trio. It's right on top, restricting the natural circulation around and up through the unit.
Old GM alternator designs had the fan behind the pulleys for forced circulation axially through the front, not so much anymore, as there are cooling vents all over the damn thing.
GM's starting to get a better, more robust design (Denso? now vs. vs. Delco's on C4's?), but it ain't built to handle this bling bling "retrofit"....especially with the current draw we are seeing today due to all the electrical "goodies" slapped onto a 12V system.
Remember heat, E = IxIxR....
-CKB
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From: E Rockaway New York
Originally Posted by bub
Directional change = head loss = restriction = reduced cooling flow.
Need a CFD model & PE to verify...
Just kidding.
To each his own.
Need a CFD model & PE to verify...
Just kidding.
To each his own.
Ed, you bringing it to Bellmore, tonight?
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From: Houston Texas
Originally Posted by Pipedreams
I have been playing around with alternator cover designs and I think this one is the keeper It's etched into the stainless.
It's etched into the stainless.
Just a suggestion, the Compression Ratio should be wrote as 10.9:1 not 10.9.1, sorry for being picky.
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From: Georgetown TX
Originally Posted by Pipedreams
I have been playing around with alternator cover designs and I think this one is the keeper It's etched into the stainless.
It's etched into the stainless.Here is the THREAD!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...32&forum_id=74
JK
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From: Bay Shore, NY 11706 MILD2WILD (M2W)
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by jkonkle
Did anyone see the speed world racing form - it says the C6 they entered was different.
Here is the THREAD!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...32&forum_id=74
JK
Here is the THREAD!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...32&forum_id=74
JK