David K Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Summit has 1 wire 10si 100amp black powdercoated alternators for $70. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D811001&N=400304+308560+0&autoview=sku Ive ordered one and its on its way. Ill be doing the 1 wire conversion by grinding the alternator bracket to fit gm alternator mount. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up, stay tuned for pics of my progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 Wow this alternator is heavy and nice! Its black, with a chrome pulley. Im waiting for everything to cool down around here. Maybe ill do this install tommorow evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysZ Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio240z Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Let me know how that goes... Is the straight 6 altinator enough for a sbc 350 w/ HEI ignition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Im up early to charge the battery and get the Z about 15 miles to my lady's moms house so i can work on it. Lets hope i dont have to call AAA I have a feeling this swap is only going to take about an hour or so. Does anyone have any recommendations on what gauge wire i should run from the alternator to the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Lets hope i dont have to call AAA Well i made it to my ladys moms to work on the car. Bad thing is, i jinxed myself! It wouldnt be hybridz if crap like this didnt happen. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 The swap was a little difficult only because it took me all night. I had to run to the parts store to get a thinner belt. When i got home, the alternator wouldnt move close enough to the block to fit the belt because the lower coolant inlet bolt was in the way. All i did was grind the stock alternator bracket down to fit the lower mounting ear on the GM alt. I ran a 4g wire from the alternator to the + terminal on the starter. The alternator is a little crooked due to my lame mounting job. Ill be working on a new bracket this week if anyone is interested. The car ran stronger than ever at 14v on the voltmeter, and there was problem running all the lights and my stereo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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