LS1 Motor Plates Now Available Through APE!
10-12-2004, 07:41 AM
#42
I'm still confused. Where or how do you mount the altenater? No one really answers this question. I understand about the crank pully relocation or relocate the accessories pullys but How does the altenater go on.
TJ asked the question about a hole for the alt. and it really wasn't answered. I don't see how pully relocation would solve this? Is the altenater relocated. When my plate arrives I'll figure it out but it would be nice to have a heads up.
Thanks
TJ asked the question about a hole for the alt. and it really wasn't answered. I don't see how pully relocation would solve this? Is the altenater relocated. When my plate arrives I'll figure it out but it would be nice to have a heads up.
Thanks
10-12-2004, 11:27 AM
#47
Originally Posted by Tom the roofer
I was being sarcastic.
Wonder if this will weaken the plate.
Wonder if this will weaken the plate.
Tom I still haven't totally figured it out. My motor is out of the car so I'm still trying to figure this out in my head. To be honest I'm alittle confused too. I'm assuming ATI will have the pulley with the groves for the belt spaced out a 1/4".....I hope. If thats the case the tensioner and altenator brackets will not need to be milled. I've never done this before so I'm a rookie trying to figure this out.
TJ
10-12-2004, 11:43 AM
#49
Originally Posted by nitrorocket
That plate looks really big, is'nt there a way to tone it down a little, and make all the provisions for ALL accessories?
TJ
10-12-2004, 11:54 AM
#50
Originally Posted by nitrorocket
That plate looks really big, is'nt there a way to tone it down a little, and make all the provisions for ALL accessories?
fitting a plate to your application is a custom job. Getting it to bolt to the motor is the easy part done by the manufacturer, but making it work for your setup is your job.
I'm waiting for the post, "I want a motor plate, but i wanna keep my AC and power steering. Who's got one that bolts on without cutting anything and comes with detailed instructions?"
/soap box off
to add some useful content, ATI will make you anything you want. I had them cut me a custom hub to put my HTD dry sump drive where i wanted it, and space the front pulley out 3/8" for my plate. You'll be looking at close to $300 for a custom hub, and 4 to 6 weeks lead. That was back in march, so they may have cleared out some jobs now that racing season is near it's end.
10-12-2004, 12:19 PM
#51
Originally Posted by y2khawk
No offense to some, but lets be realistic. A motor plate/mid-plate combo is NOT a street car part. If you actually NEED a motor plate, being able to simply bolt on all your accessories is not a concern.
fitting a plate to your application is a custom job. Getting it to bolt to the motor is the easy part done by the manufacturer, but making it work for your setup is your job.
I'm waiting for the post, "I want a motor plate, but i wanna keep my AC and power steering. Who's got one that bolts on without cutting anything and comes with detailed instructions?"
/soap box off
to add some useful content, ATI will make you anything you want. I had them cut me a custom hub to put my HTD dry sump drive where i wanted it, and space the front pulley out 3/8" for my plate. You'll be looking at close to $300 for a custom hub, and 4 to 6 weeks lead. That was back in march, so they may have cleared out some jobs now that racing season is near it's end.
fitting a plate to your application is a custom job. Getting it to bolt to the motor is the easy part done by the manufacturer, but making it work for your setup is your job.
I'm waiting for the post, "I want a motor plate, but i wanna keep my AC and power steering. Who's got one that bolts on without cutting anything and comes with detailed instructions?"
/soap box off
to add some useful content, ATI will make you anything you want. I had them cut me a custom hub to put my HTD dry sump drive where i wanted it, and space the front pulley out 3/8" for my plate. You'll be looking at close to $300 for a custom hub, and 4 to 6 weeks lead. That was back in march, so they may have cleared out some jobs now that racing season is near it's end.
Harlen thanks for the info. I'm debating now weither or not to do this if the lead time is still 4-6 weeks. I might just stick with my solid torque strap for now. And attemp this over the winter. I have to much going on right now to have to worry with this. Crunch time is coming to fast for the Thunder race. I hope I can have what I got going on now done in time as it is. I don't need the extra stress if you know what I mean.
TJ
P.S. Man you sure are flyin now !
10-12-2004, 02:20 PM
#52
Originally Posted by y2khawk
No offense to some, but lets be realistic. A motor plate/mid-plate combo is NOT a street car part. If you actually NEED a motor plate, being able to simply bolt on all your accessories is not a concern.
fitting a plate to your application is a custom job. Getting it to bolt to the motor is the easy part done by the manufacturer, but making it work for your setup is your job.
I'm waiting for the post, "I want a motor plate, but i wanna keep my AC and power steering. Who's got one that bolts on without cutting anything and comes with detailed instructions?"
/soap box off
to add some useful content, ATI will make you anything you want. I had them cut me a custom hub to put my HTD dry sump drive where i wanted it, and space the front pulley out 3/8" for my plate. You'll be looking at close to $300 for a custom hub, and 4 to 6 weeks lead. That was back in march, so they may have cleared out some jobs now that racing season is near it's end.
fitting a plate to your application is a custom job. Getting it to bolt to the motor is the easy part done by the manufacturer, but making it work for your setup is your job.
I'm waiting for the post, "I want a motor plate, but i wanna keep my AC and power steering. Who's got one that bolts on without cutting anything and comes with detailed instructions?"
/soap box off
to add some useful content, ATI will make you anything you want. I had them cut me a custom hub to put my HTD dry sump drive where i wanted it, and space the front pulley out 3/8" for my plate. You'll be looking at close to $300 for a custom hub, and 4 to 6 weeks lead. That was back in march, so they may have cleared out some jobs now that racing season is near it's end.
Thanks for the pully info
I have to agree with Tom on this. It would have been nice to have that option.
10-12-2004, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom the roofer
All I have is an altenater. It would have been nice to have the hole for the altenater laser cut and then shipped is all I am saying. It would have been a cleaner install. Hell I would have paid extra for it. I never thought to ask. We are not all as smart as some I guess.
Thanks for the pully info
Thanks for the pully info
10-12-2004, 08:02 PM
#55
Originally Posted by KECHME
He he, damnit Tom you just need to move down here by me brother!!! BTW , I'll buy that custom torque strap set up of yours from ya.
It's a nice piece. 
