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I’m installing shorty headers on my C3 and realized the alt bracket mounts to the front of the exhaust manifold. Im not sure which alt relocation bracket is correct. It does have taller valve covers than the oe ones were. I found one of eBay and I think it’s right. Any thoughts? Or which is the correct bracket set up. Thanks all!

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You might want to mention what year your C3 is... that is similar in design to the alternator bracket on my 82 except mine is cast something.

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I found this one on Summit
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I just bought a used 1972 bracket on flea-bay for my 1971. Bolts to the head and eliminates the exhaust manifold mounting. You should have the bolt holes on the front of your head if it's stock. My ZZ4 heads have those bolt hole. Just make sure yours's does if you go this route. Worked perfectly but I did have to get another belt length. I was running a Mr. Gasket bracket for a long time but decided to get rid of it.

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Sorry, 1971 350 4spd
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Sorry, 1971 350 4spd
That's what mine is.
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Do you have holes in the front of your heads? If so then this should... Alternator Bracket 3951337

Look on ebay ...they were used on a lots of GM vehicles. look around - don't overpay for the first one you see.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...337+&_osacat=0

Or 14015539 (Gm supercission part number).
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...om=R40&_sop=15

OR, if you have a local bonyard look for early 70s sbc chevy pickups.


OR, if you want to pay retail: https://www.corvettecentral.com/c3-6...t%26count%3d18

Originally Posted by motionfan
Hi All,

I’m installing shorty headers on my C3 and realized the alt bracket mounts to the front of the exhaust manifold. Im not sure which alt relocation bracket is correct. It does have taller valve covers than the oe ones were. I found one of eBay and I think it’s right. Any thoughts? Or which is the correct bracket set up. Thanks all!

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