PredatorWS6

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we are in the process of doing an LS1 swap with 4L60E transmission in my 1970 Chevelle, but we have a problem. the alternator is hitting the steering box. Has anyone experienced this or have any suggestions on how to fix this? thank you

Agwrangler01

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I think factory F-body alternator mount typically interferes with steering box.
I went with the high mount PS/alt bracket from Speedway motors:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/F-Body...ket,42493.html

Toddoky

It depends on the engine mounts you use. The Hooker 68-72 A-body rear-bias engine brackets will allow you to use a 4th-gen F-body alternator bracket in your car, whereas the Hooker forward-bias engine brackets will not.

The problem you're going to have is trying to accomodate a 4L60 transmission with the low-mount alternator. The engine needs to be forward biased to allow the 4L60 to clear the tunnel and achieve optimized U-joint operating angles without cutting anything, but the low-mount alternator fitment requires the exact opposite in fore/aft engine positioning.

1964SS

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The Holley high mount kit is what I went with. I think it's the best bracket kit out there right now.

PredatorWS6

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What year is your car?

Project GatTagO

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Not a lot of belt wrap on that alternator...

Andrew

968ls1

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I have the rear bias hooker engine mounts on my 1970 GTO and it fit with the F-body factory alternator bracket but it was close to the 800 series steering box. When i installed a 600 series steering box the alternator hit the steering box so i am now using the speedway bracket along with the factory f-body alt bracket so i could get more belt wrap. If i had to do it over i would use the (Vette style) hooker accessory brackets. Live and learn...

PredatorWS6

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when you reference "vette", you are referring to the C5 vette?

1964SS

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Yes, The Holley kit mimics the corvette accessory drive setup and uses the corvette reservoir and power steering pump.

PredatorWS6

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Thank you! I'll definitely look into this. Much appreciated

bb69chevelle

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[QUOTE=PredatorWS6;19669102]Thank you! I'll definitely look into this. Much appreciat
This is what i ended up ising from ict billet. I am running truck accy though.