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alternator bracket

Posted: 4/1/08 4:33am Message 1 of 8
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Hi guys.
i'm getting ready to install my new motor and i have a question.
i'm planning on removing my exhaust manifolds and putting on shorty blockhugger headers.

my question is:
can i still use my original alternator bracket with the headers or do i need to get one of those chrome aftermarket brackets that i've seen at auto parts stores that are "made for headers"?
any thoughts?

thanks,
jeff



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Posted: 4/1/08 5:00am Message 2 of 8
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You should be able to use your bracket, possibly with some spacers. This is how they do it with the A/C brackets, when changing to headers.
Does your Alt. bracket actually bolt to the exhaust manifold? I'm drawing a blank...it's early in da mornin yet...


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Posted: 4/1/08 5:09am Message 3 of 8
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no it does not attach to the manifold. it only attaches to the head in 2 places.

that's what leads me to believe that it would work with no problems.
i'm just wondering now why they make those chrome aftermarket brackets for header use then.
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Posted: 4/1/08 5:18am Message 4 of 8
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Prolly just extra support, but mostly for other applications that do bolt to the manifold. What you have will prolly be just fine the way it is...unless you just want some bling-bling under there!


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Posted: 4/1/08 6:43am Message 5 of 8
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I have headers on my 71 SB. It has the original bracket with no spacers.Lower bracket 2 bolts in the head. Upper adjustment bracket, 1 bolt goes into waterpump. my7T12008-04-01 07:16:48



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Posted: 4/1/08 7:03am Message 6 of 8
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I put headers on my 78 and the original bracket fits just fine.  I have a feeling that the reason they make the chrome bracket for headers is only to get your money.


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Posted: 4/1/08 10:01am Message 7 of 8
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[QUOTE=SilverStreak]I have a feeling that the reason they make the chrome bracket for headers is only to get your money.[/QUOTE]

The HECK you say!!




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Posted: 4/1/08 10:21am Message 8 of 8
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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.

I used my old brackets on a new motor and alum heads, the one issues I had was the mount holes on the front of the heads were a little off so my 100 amp Alt rides lower than stock. It works, but it's in the way of the power steering pump res cap and I don't like the amount of travel I have to adjust it. I had to get a little creative with the AC brackets but I made it work. I would say give it a shot, if they don't fit you can always buy aftermarket. 




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