Calling all Stalker LS V8 Owners/Builders . . . It's all About the Alternator

[xcarguy]

Hey, guys,

 

I'm gearing up for the rebuild of chassis #85 and am planning a few changes to the old gal. My alternator is curently reversed (see photo and additional photo link below) and sitting up high on the driver's side with the alternator housing perched just above the frame rail. While this setup has NEVER posed a problem, I'd very much like to move the alternator down low (probably to the passenger side) and face the business (pulley) end toward the front of the car. . . . . So, being that a photo is worth a thousand words, if you guys with LS-powered Stalkers sporting alternators in positions other then mine wouldn't mind posting photos of your setup, I'd be very grateful. Thanks!!!! :seeya:

 

 

Alternator photo file link: http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=27136

[MightyMike]

Here's my setup - it is mounted low on the passenger side. The turnbuckle supplied with the kit was too long and I had to install 2" spacers to get the alternator closer to the frame (to allow for tensioning).

 

http://i61.tinypic.com/346qsdu.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/ambyu.jpg

[xcarguy]

Mike,

 

Thanks . . . . . But now, might I bug you for a photo of your serpentine belt routing? :cheers:

[MightyMike]

The setup is pretty simple - it uses two belts - one for the alternator and the other for the water pump. I purchased the tensioner from Summit or Jegs. Knock on wood, but the setup is working perfectly.

 

http://i62.tinypic.com/1693skj.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/2yn5jrk.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/r9gwzn.jpg

[xcarguy]

Mike, looks like you are runing two belts. Yes?

[MightyMike]

Yes - two belts - and suspenders.