Red03GT

Hello,

I know it must have been done quite a few times where a LQ4/LQ9/LM7 is dropped into a F-body and the top alternator bolt hole has to be tapped and drilled. I'm just looking for any helpful tips some of you may have found to make this as efficient of a process as possible to avoid possible headaches/destroying bits, etc.

Anyone know the size needed?

Thanks in advance.

1A Dan

iTrader: (9)

just did mine tonight on my LQ9- the bolt is M10x1.5; 11/32" drill bit

bolt up the bracket in place and use the biggest drill bit you can that fits in the bracket - use this to drill a small starting point. start small and work your way up

use plenty of cutting oil on the tap, don't want to break anything

mine is a touch off center (error on my part, should be an easy fix), but if you take your time, should go fine

Red03GT

Awesome! Thanks man, that is the info I was looking for. I searched and went through quite a few threads but none showed the above specific info.