Got my motor installed and ready and found out that the brackets I got off an 87 firebird 305 tpi won't work, I found a didn't set off a camaro tpi, will these work or do I have to get a set off a tbi? I'm running a carbed l31 cortex motor with an eldebrock proformer intake, what have others done for alternator mounting brackets?

 

I used my 92 TBI brackets on my vortec heads... no issues. Why is it that yours wont work? As far as I know Vortecs have the same mounting holes as every other 1970+ sbc head.

 

You forgot to mention you are using a V6 ALT , is it identical to a V8 one
( that should fit )

 

right now I'm trying to use a the brackets from an 87 firebird tune port injection and there isn't any adjustment length for the upper bracket. So I found a complete bracket setup for a camaro and the upper brackets look longer, also note I'm using v belt brackets. Can you post pictutes up of yours please?

 

I have a v6 and a v8 alternator here and while the v8 one fits there isn't enough room for the upper bracket to mount and I don't have the correct plug for it.

 

Got some pics so we can see your problem?

you can buy conversion plugs

 

ill try and get a pic tomorrow after school, i have the alternators out of the car. and where can i get the conversion plug? autozone or another after market dealer?

 

What type ALTs are they?
You can get plug in harnesses to adapt old style GM SI ALT to later style CS series ALT ( 130 or the larger 144 used on LT1's )
See
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1575500651-post4.html

 

i bought this cheap, chrome bracket at a speed shop. sorry, i doubt i have a part number. i used most of the factory 87 brackets, belts etc. its half v-belt and half serpentine. i might be able to get you some brackets, pulleys, etc., if needed. a friend of mine passed away awhile ago and was building an 87 at the time. his wife has been selling stuff lately. heres a few pics, hope it helps.

 

I like this, I saw something like this in my summit catalog today actually, and all I need are the brackets and a good alternator.

 

my plug is ci. The 2 prong type and the v8 alt I have is the larger style