Mini Alternator Options

[tumper93]

I need an alternator for my 68 Camaro with a short water pump that can handle the Mark VIII fan. I had to swith to a short pump since the long pump was to close to the fan so........I got a 140amp alternator from a 96 Impala and since it is spaced out so far I cannot secure the front lower bolt with a bracket. I have a set of alternator brackets from CV Products for an alternator that is 118mm (4.64") or less in diameter. I don't want to speed $200+ on a racing mini that only puts out a bear minimum amps so what others have you guys run that are this size, like from a foreign car that you can get at a local parts house? I know the mini ones with the low amps for toyotas have been used on racecars for years so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[HILROD]

I used a Cs series alt. It has a small body, but not sure if it's that small. http://www.extreme4wheelin.com/tech/alternators/tech.htm Try this. It shows pics, no measurements.

[tumper93]

I haven't tried the cs130 cause it is almost the same but a lttle smaller than the cs144 that I have. I was hopeing to find a small alternator off a foreign car that is a high output to use, cause I know that alot of the new toyota's, etc have 130amp outputs. I may have to fab a bracket for the bottom if all this fails. I have looked for specs on alternators to get the measurements with no luck so far.

[CarlC]

If you are using the short waterpump mounted on the LH side and have accessory holes in the front of the head, then check out my website.

I have had zero power problems.

[tumper93]

I looked at your sight Carl and would use the setup you have except I have the sweet pump that mounts on the head. I realize I can get the block mount but at this point that is yet another expense. Over the weekend I think I can make mine work mounting it on the passenger side and using the brackets that I have for the mini alternator, I will have to cut the upper one and use a different adjuster. The other problem I have is I run the KRC serpentine setup and that makes the alternator have to be moved out farther. I will see what happens when I can spend more time thinking and having my hands on the subject.