Alternator Alteration!!
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Staging Lane
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Alternator Alteration!! Anybody know if a CS-144 case alternator, (the bigger optional alternator) would fit in an ls1 F-body? I believe the factory lower output alternator is
a CS-130d, and there was no factory optional alternator that I know of.
I know this exact operation can be done an LSX truck engine because I've done it and there was plenty of room, but has anybody tried to do this with an F-body accessory drive setup?
I looked, it would appear the electrical connector may be different, and the power steering lines may need to be re-routed, but I don't know if there's enough physical space in the F-car's engine bay for the CS-144.
I searched and scoured the web, and couldn't find a definitive answer on this.
Here's a link to some pictures of the two designs for comparison.
http://www.alternatorparts.com/cs130...uv_upgrade.htm
a CS-130d, and there was no factory optional alternator that I know of.
I know this exact operation can be done an LSX truck engine because I've done it and there was plenty of room, but has anybody tried to do this with an F-body accessory drive setup?
I looked, it would appear the electrical connector may be different, and the power steering lines may need to be re-routed, but I don't know if there's enough physical space in the F-car's engine bay for the CS-144.
I searched and scoured the web, and couldn't find a definitive answer on this.
Here's a link to some pictures of the two designs for comparison.
http://www.alternatorparts.com/cs130...uv_upgrade.htm
Powermaster 58203 is what I have in mine. I had to clock the Alt housing and move the hard line on the steering rack over a little bit so it would fit. Its listed as a CS-144
http://www.summitracing.com/mediavie...nks/pwm-58203/
http://www.summitracing.com/mediavie...nks/pwm-58203/
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Staging Lane
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Excellent! I figured it could be done, I just wanted to be sure! What about the electrical plug? Did your Powermaster come with an adaptor or did you have to buy or make one? Any pics of install?
Last edited by PrototypE; Dec 7, 2009 at 10:43 AM.
Staging Lane
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I think the AD244 (full size chevy trucks) may be a better fit for the bracket mounts and the no mod electrical connection. Not sure if it will clear in the F-body though.
I did this swap on my 2001 S10 ZR2 Blazer from CS130 to AD244.
Brent.
I did this swap on my 2001 S10 ZR2 Blazer from CS130 to AD244.
Brent.
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Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it! I think the AD 244 is a little closer to what I'm looking for, and if I can actually make it fit, leaves me with a little extra coin for that bottle heater I want! sweeeeet!
