LSX alternator relocation kit
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I've got a couple of ideas, If we leave the TB in the stock location we may have to go
with a CS130 alternator. I believe it is short enough to fit in front of the head.
If we go this route I will need to make a new bracket and tensioning system using a idler
pulley.
Or if you don't mind the look we can fab a TB adapter about 1/4 thick that will rotate
the TB so the TB motor is at about the 10:00 o-clock position, it's at 9:00 now.
The adapter would be free if you pay for the shipping.
I would need your TB and the mounting bolts for this.
Let Rob know how you would like to handle this.
Either way we will get you up and running!!
with a CS130 alternator. I believe it is short enough to fit in front of the head.
If we go this route I will need to make a new bracket and tensioning system using a idler
pulley.
Or if you don't mind the look we can fab a TB adapter about 1/4 thick that will rotate
the TB so the TB motor is at about the 10:00 o-clock position, it's at 9:00 now.
The adapter would be free if you pay for the shipping.
I would need your TB and the mounting bolts for this.
Let Rob know how you would like to handle this.
Either way we will get you up and running!!
Will try to get mine installed this weekend if it is not 9 bazillion degrees in North Florida, and if the newest tropical storm does not send us a ton of rain. It will be interesting to see if the Fuel Pump harness has enough slack to cross up over the engine.
Any tips on the alternator wire and plug? That wire is so damn thin I worry about pulling it out of the harness.
Any tips on the alternator wire and plug? That wire is so damn thin I worry about pulling it out of the harness.
A couple observations (And nothing to do with the fact that any project that is supposed to take 1 hour takes me 12)
If you have decked heads and thin head gaskets the 17mm bolt that goes at the bottom of the head will be impossible to start because the hex head will hit the water pump gasket.
Some printed instructions would be really nice because some of us don't want our laptop sliding to the ground because we are a 6'7" clutz and everytime our hand slips or a bolt loosens suddenly our elbows cause mass distruction across the known landscape. (I did manage to catch my laptop).
The two bolts that mount the adjuster are too short. I could not even get the nuts onto the nylon by hand and I think the one on the bottom stripped because when I tried to take it off, it freewheels but the nut will not come away from the bolt and "rod end".
Today I am gonna take that whole bracket back of the car and see if I can seperate them. Then comes pulling and rerouting the fuel pump harness and alternator cable and wire.
If you have decked heads and thin head gaskets the 17mm bolt that goes at the bottom of the head will be impossible to start because the hex head will hit the water pump gasket.
Some printed instructions would be really nice because some of us don't want our laptop sliding to the ground because we are a 6'7" clutz and everytime our hand slips or a bolt loosens suddenly our elbows cause mass distruction across the known landscape. (I did manage to catch my laptop).
The two bolts that mount the adjuster are too short. I could not even get the nuts onto the nylon by hand and I think the one on the bottom stripped because when I tried to take it off, it freewheels but the nut will not come away from the bolt and "rod end".
Today I am gonna take that whole bracket back of the car and see if I can seperate them. Then comes pulling and rerouting the fuel pump harness and alternator cable and wire.
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There are not any Nylon lock nuts in the kit. Are you sure you didn't pick up another nut
by mistake?
The 2 bolts that bolt the adjuster to the bracket are 3/8, 1 is 3" long and the other is 3.1/4" long The 3.1/4" long one bolts the adjuster to the bracket and the other bolts the adjuster the alternator.
The lock nuts have no Nylon in them, they are "stove" nuts.
A stove nut is a lock nut that the top has been deformed a little.
I'll post a few pic's to help you out.
You can clearly see the top of the nut is deformed, don't start the bolt into this end.
Here is a pic of the back of the nut, this is the end you start the bolt.
by mistake?
The 2 bolts that bolt the adjuster to the bracket are 3/8, 1 is 3" long and the other is 3.1/4" long The 3.1/4" long one bolts the adjuster to the bracket and the other bolts the adjuster the alternator.
The lock nuts have no Nylon in them, they are "stove" nuts.
A stove nut is a lock nut that the top has been deformed a little.
I'll post a few pic's to help you out.
You can clearly see the top of the nut is deformed, don't start the bolt into this end.
Here is a pic of the back of the nut, this is the end you start the bolt.
Last edited by ModularTurbo; Aug 11, 2011 at 05:08 PM.
Yeah Rob, I see now that they are not nylon. I have never seen a deformed end lock nut. Interesting. I also did not realize the 2 3/8" bolts were different sizes. Once I got the bracket back to the work bench and convinced everything to seperate, I noticed one longer. I had the shorter one on the bracket and I guess that is when it stripped. Everything is back on the car now. My aftermarket alternator must have an overdrive pulley on it because I think I have run the adjuster out about as far as I think it will go and the belt still seems a bit loose. Will just have to start the car and see if it squeals. Might just switch the pullies since I still have a stock alternator laying in the garage.
Now all I need to do is get a few feet of 3/8" fuel/emissions hose and relocate the catch can.
Now all I need to do is get a few feet of 3/8" fuel/emissions hose and relocate the catch can.
I wasn't aware that this thread existed so I just posted up in the $799 Hot Side thread. I was so excited when the pictures of the hot sides were posted this weekend that I went out to the garage to put my alternator relocation kit on. Everything fits perfectly. The only problem I encountered was the belt that shipped with the kit seems to be a bit long (with all stock pulleys), so I have the adjuster out almost all the way. I might just go and get new shorter belt, but I think it'll be fine for now. Great job Chris and Rob.
Last edited by Doobie52; Aug 29, 2011 at 07:22 PM. Reason: Pictures
