Alternator Relocation to avoid frame rail
DIY Hemi (now Sublime) posted a video where they used a 2005-06 Jeep alternator on their car timing cover. See picture of the red E-body. The boss is already on the cover and there is another lower bolt that they don't show. This was on an early 2006 (?) Engine.
I emailed them and asked if this works on a later VVT engine because the front of the block is longer than the 03-08. Mike finally answered back and said it is not a direct bolt-on but it has been done. He had no further info.
I recently dropped my 2014 5.7 into my 68 cuda with TTI spool mounts for a trial fit and there definitely is interference. Other pic.
I have absolutely no problem cutting the lip off the rail and rewelding but before I do that I thought I'd ask if anybody has used the Jeep alternator trick on a 2009 and newer engine?
I hate to source a Jeep alternator and find out it won't work. I know in my case the upper thru boss they used would have to be drilled through as mine is blind. There is a tapped lower hole already there.
Keeping the alternator that came on my engine in stock location has these advantages for me:
1. Alternator only has 12,000 miles on it.
2. More common and easier to find if I'm out of state and need one fast.
3. Don't need to source yet another part. I'm constantly buying parts for this project.
Raised advantages:
1. There is more room between the alternator and K-member for remote oil filter hose routing.
2. I like that it gets the alternator a little higher away from road spray even if it is only an inch.
DIY Hemi (now Sublime) posted a video where they used a 2005-06 Jeep alternator on their car timing cover. See picture of the red E-body. The boss is already on the cover and there is another lower bolt that they don't show. This was on an early 2006 (?) Engine.
I emailed them and asked if this works on a later VVT engine because the front of the block is longer than the 03-08. Mike finally answered back and said it is not a direct bolt-on but it has been done. He had no further info.
I recently dropped my 2014 5.7 into my 68 cuda with TTI spool mounts for a trial fit and there definitely is interference. Other pic.
I have absolutely no problem cutting the lip off the rail and rewelding but before I do that I thought I'd ask if anybody has used the Jeep alternator trick on a 2009 and newer engine?
I hate to source a Jeep alternator and find out it won't work. I know in my case the upper thru boss they used would have to be drilled through as mine is blind. There is a tapped lower hole already there.
Keeping the alternator that came on my engine in stock location has these advantages for me:
1. Alternator only has 12,000 miles on it.
2. More common and easier to find if I'm out of state and need one fast.
3. Don't need to source yet another part. I'm constantly buying parts for this project.
Raised advantages:
1. There is more room between the alternator and K-member for remote oil filter hose routing.
2. I like that it gets the alternator a little higher away from road spray even if it is only an inch.
