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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Lost my AC awhile back when I rebuilt the top end of my engine. I'm looking to loose my power steering now and that massive bracket on the side of the motor. I see several sponsors on here sell an alternator relocation setup that consists of a bracket, bolts, and spacers. I'm not attempting to knock them in any way but isn't there a cheaper way to go about running just an alternator?
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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Lost my AC awhile back when I rebuilt the top end of my engine. I'm looking to loose my power steering now and that massive bracket on the side of the motor. I see several sponsors on here sell an alternator relocation setup that consists of a bracket, bolts, and spacers. I'm not attempting to knock them in any way but isn't there a cheaper way to go about running just an alternator?
build your own.........i run the speed inc bracket.......its a bit pricey but its great quality and its easy..........and already powder coated.......
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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I've seen people ditch the AC and put the alternator in place of the compressor on the bracket.

They also cut the top part of the bracket off. I'm not sure what fabbing is required to get the alternator to fit in place of the AC if any.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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I've seen that as well, ideally I would like to loose that monsterous bracket on the side of the motor there as well. I've been contacted by a member here who is offering to sell me their alternator relocation kit as a nice savings. Thank you to all who answered.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Z28Roxy
I've seen people ditch the AC and put the alternator in place of the compressor on the bracket.

They also cut the top part of the bracket off. I'm not sure what fabbing is required to get the alternator to fit in place of the AC if any.
I'm the one who did it. It does take some fab work to do it though.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 02:57 AM
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I've got one just like this guys ^^^ Replaced it with a madman low mount alternator bracket and a speedway motors PS pump bracket.

If your interested in my old setup shoot me a PM
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Actually it was my friend ream (posts on camaroz28.com, probably posts here too) who I saw do that.

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I'm the one who did it. It does take some fab work to do it though.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Ya I did this a few years ago. I thing I saw his after I did mine not to long there after. His is slightly different than mine but essentially the same thing.
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you do NOT want to lose the power steering, trust me!
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by tricked94camaro
you do NOT want to lose the power steering, trust me!
What does that mean? You can't put that up without some details. I'm still running the stock salad shooters for right now but will be tearing the car down soon for the slicks/skinnies treatment. It's not like I drive this car all over creation anyway so a few hard turns here and there aren't too terrible I would imagine.
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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I have a few brackets with the alternator relocated already made up with an idler pulley if anyone's interested.
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
I have a few brackets with the alternator relocated already made up with an idler pulley if anyone's interested.
You got any pics of this??????
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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Only if you have pics of an 11 second time slip....
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Originally Posted by cumminsram96
What does that mean? You can't put that up without some details. I'm still running the stock salad shooters for right now but will be tearing the car down soon for the slicks/skinnies treatment. It's not like I drive this car all over creation anyway so a few hard turns here and there aren't too terrible I would imagine.
you wont be able to turn worth a damn if u keep stock sized tires on it and dd it but if ur going with skinnies up front and making it a weekend warrior/drag car ive heard its not too bad.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
Only if you have pics of an 11 second time slip....
What if you need the bracket to get that timeslip

Interested also. Pulling the heads off my LT1 car this weekend and ditching AC while its under the knife.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Beau@SDPC
What if you need the bracket to get that timeslip

Interested also. Pulling the heads off my LT1 car this weekend and ditching AC while its under the knife.
He has one and still doesn't go 11's.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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We sell the low mount LT1 alternator relocation bracket that comes with the correct replacement belt. The kit sells for $163.95 plus shipping. If anyone is interested, please call me at 225-673-3533.

Thanks!
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Mad_steve---does it get rid of power steering and A/C?? Kinda want both gone
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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Yes it does. We also offer a manual rack and pinion that's set up for the stock location. It comes with the correct steering shaft.
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