Iron block and procharged Fbody guys
Iron block and procharged Fbody guys have any of you guys encountered problems with the procharger bracket flexing because of only 2main bolts holding the charger in place?
just wondering because now im a little curious.
Thanks,
Tyler
just wondering because now im a little curious.
Thanks,
Tyler
I didnt know about this??? How hard is it to drill/tap the hole? If i have the engine up on a stand and put the bracket on will it be pretty obvious? Any special care needed while drilling and tapping this extra hole?
Originally Posted by koji777
You have to tap the block and run the 3rd bolt.....
Originally Posted by ty_ty13
on the side of the block where there is a raised rectangle, you can tap it there and i have... but the front there are only 2 bolts holding the alternator 
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
That is correct. The 3rd bolt only attaches to the S/C bracket to hold the idler bearing on. I was worried about the same thing until I installed it (see white dot in pic). Just drill & tap the hole on the upper right side in the pic below. Two bolts don't seem like enough to me, but it's working....so far.
Just make sure you uit the little 'L' bracket back on the alternater to the side of the block up top and it will be OK most likely. Even if you did drill and tap the hole where that white dot is withoyut hitting water the bracket wouldnt sit against it anyhow since its recessed.
This is what a LS1 block looks like..
This is what a LS1 block looks like..
Originally Posted by kp
Just make sure you uit the little 'L' bracket back on the alternater to the side of the block up top and it will be OK most likely. Even if you did drill and tap the hole where that white dot is withoyut hitting water the bracket wouldnt sit against it anyhow since its recessed.
This is what a LS1 block looks like..
This is what a LS1 block looks like..
your best bet is to call SDCE ---> and ask for their bracket support . its a bar that comes from an unused hole in the oil pan and bolts to the back of the blower , effectivly holding it in place .
Originally Posted by 1dirtyZ
your best bet is to call SDCE ---> and ask for their bracket support . its a bar that comes from an unused hole in the oil pan and bolts to the back of the blower , effectivly holding it in place .
Thats basically what I have, but I don't know if its worth ordering one, it looks pretty easy to make.
Originally Posted by TS6
Thats basically what I have, but I don't know if its worth ordering one, it looks pretty easy to make.
Originally Posted by 1FST99Z
this is great stuff guys, I currently have a iron 408 goin in. I am goin with a procharger and this information is great.
Originally Posted by ty_ty13
**** i wish i knew all this before hand.
SDCE doesnt ship that small brace on the bottom with their kits anymore I think, its not very strong where it attaches to the pan and wouldnt help you much really IMO. Since plenty of guys have ran prochargers on iron block I wouldnt worry too much about it.
Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
That is correct. The 3rd bolt only attaches to the S/C bracket to hold the idler bearing on. I was worried about the same thing until I installed it (see white dot in pic). Just drill & tap the hole on the upper right side in the pic below. Two bolts don't seem like enough to me, but it's working....so far.