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IIRC the coil closest to the alternator can present clearance issues with the tall covers...but the D3 spacer block for the alternator can rotate it out of the way.
Thanks guys! Ill look into the spacer.
Just did a search for D3..... cant find it. Who sells, makes it?
EDIT. FOUND IT
Last edited by ratomicZ06; 04-05-2017 at 07:37 PM.
Anyone have pics of alternator to valve cover clearance? Seems With the coils relocated no one is having any issues.
FYI, Katech covers require grinding of the alternator bracket.
I think you're actually asking about VCs with mounts integrated into them, but it's worth noting for anyone who may come across this thread in the future.
I hate that word - Corvette tax. It implies that we come up with a number that we need to stay in business and then tack on some arbitrary amount because we know people will pay it. We sell them for what we need to sell them for to stay in business while still casting them and machining them here in Michigan. We pay our employees to machine them so they can have a career and healthcare for their families. I could have them cast and machined over in China I suppose. Then lay off our CNC machine shop workers and they can collect unemployment and go on Obamacare. But, I'd rather not do that. If I could sell them for half the price I would, because I would sell 10 times as many. But, we do have a market for people who would like a quality part cast and machined in Michigan by American workers, so we continue to sell them.
/end rant
Damn right!
I applaud you for both the response and the philosophy
FYI, Katech covers require grinding of the alternator bracket.
I think you're actually asking about VCs with mounts integrated into them, but it's worth noting for anyone who may come across this thread in the future.
No, i will be putting mine in the fenders. It just seems that the stock valve covers are already close to the alternator and i know that many aftermarket ones are somewhat taller
No, i will be putting mine in the fenders. It just seems that the stock valve covers are already close to the alternator and i know that many aftermarket ones are somewhat taller
Well, then I think I helped answer your question. Some of them will require grinding of the alternator bracket. There is a rib built into it near where the coolant temp wire is attached to the bracket. That rib needs to be ground down and part of the corner of the ear where the alternator bolt goes through needs a little material removed.
I know that hidden coils look better, but I sure as hell wouldn't do that.... I would not sleep at night knowing I hate to pull a fender to troubleshoot a miss....
I know that hidden coils look better, but I sure as hell wouldn't do that.... I would not sleep at night knowing I hate to pull a fender to troubleshoot a miss....
I'm a car guy. I create work for myself for no reason whatsoever just so I can swear and throw tools in the garage.
I know that hidden coils look better, but I sure as hell wouldn't do that.... I would not sleep at night knowing I hate to pull a fender to troubleshoot a miss....
I relocated my coils under my Haltech heat shield on each side of the air filter. Very easy to get to. To do this you will need to make your own plug wires. I made 4ft MSD wires and the OHM resistance was much less than the 1ft OEM wires.
I relocated my coils under my Haltech heat shield on each side of the air filter. Very easy to get to. To do this you will need to make your own plug wires. I made 4ft MSD wires and the OHM resistance was much less than the 1ft OEM wires.
04-05-2017, 06:41 PM
