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Old 04-28-2015, 12:05 PM
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Default Corvette balancer and truck alternator low mount?

I currently have a Corvette balancer and am using the Holley alternator bracket that puts the alternator up high on the driver's side, like a C5/C6 Corvette.

The bracket works great and there are no issues, but I am tossing the idea of mounting the alternator down low on the driver's side.

Is there a bracket out there that will work with the Corvette balancer and makes this possible?

Thanks...

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I believe the LS2 CTS-V uses the same crank pulley as the Corvette. I will be using the vette ATI damper with CTS-V accessories. I'd like to think the CTS-V alt bracket should work for you. However, you would also require the CTS-V alt.
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Originally Posted by Schitzo
I believe the LS2 CTS-V uses the same crank pulley as the Corvette. I will be using the vette ATI damper with CTS-V accessories. I'd like to think the CTS-V alt bracket should work for you. However, you would also require the CTS-V alt.
Something like this I guess?

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Seems like a pain in the *** since what I have already fits...but thank you!

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Originally Posted by Project GatTagO
Something like this I guess?

Seems like a pain in the *** since what I have already fits...but thank you!

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Something like that but you'd need to address the PS pump as well.
PITA factor is inevitable when you start altering accessory drive configuration.
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We have a bracket that mounts the alternator down low! Truck alternator works with it and it is on the Corvette belt line. We also have a power steering bracket that puts the pump above the alternator (CTS-V bracket). What PS pump are you using?

http://store.custombuiltmotors.com/e...r-bracket.html
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Originally Posted by CBM Motorsports
We have a bracket that mounts the alternator down low! Truck alternator works with it and it is on the Corvette belt line. We also have a power steering bracket that puts the pump above the alternator (CTS-V bracket). What PS pump are you using?

http://store.custombuiltmotors.com/e...r-bracket.html
I have "strong arm" steering, so no power steering pump is needed...LOL

Will this bracket work with the larger 130amp truck alternator?

How is the belt routing handles without a power steering pump?

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Will this bracket work with the larger 130amp truck alternator?

How is the belt routing handles without a power steering pump?
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some info would be awesome since I am looking for a new option also. I have a elec race water pump and no accessories with a corvette ati balancer. I tried an f-body lower mount but it puts the alt to far out from the balancer. I have been running with the alt mounted to the block but there is no way to tension the belt. Does anyone make a low mount for a vette balancer and no accessories?
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Bump wondering if anyone got this figured out
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Not sure if it fits your needs but I built a low alternator bracket that put the alternator where the AC compressor was on the truck set up. Having issues posting pictures right now but there is a small shot of it on post #75 in my build thread. '47 Chevy COE, '03 Silverado It is adjustable.
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nevermind, i see you're not running the stock pump/tensioner

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Originally Posted by Fastoys
Having issues posting pictures right now but there is a small shot of it on post #75 in my build thread. '47 Chevy COE, '03 Silverado It is adjustable.
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A little help for Fastoys - here's post #75 of his build thread.

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I used one of these from IGT but I did had to make it work with my combo. Still have one of the c brackets if you are interested in it.



I Have the Vette bal and truck alt (forgot what amp it is)



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ICT Billet low mount alt bracket for Corvette spacing, Alan Groves low mount A/C compressor bracket for Corvette spacing and CTS-V oem power steering bracket for Gen II PS pump. Working beautifully on mine w/145A Escalade alt.






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