chris j m Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 hi everyone , I hope ive put this in right section. im soon upgrading to around 7 k . im in talks with singer about replacing my a/c compressor with another alternator , but I will need to make a custom bracket. has anyone had to do this ? I have googled and googled but cant seem to find anything helpful . what is involved in making a bracket ? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris j m Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 anyone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 we need to know the vehicle lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris j m Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 my bad ! its a Vauxhall Vectra 06 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris j m Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 i don't think its a very common make of car in America . what im asking is , is it just a case of making or buying a new alternator bracket that will fit the new alternator and welding it onto the exisiting a/c bracket and getting a custom belt ? or am i underthinking it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I would replace the whole bracket with a custom one. If you can't build your own it will probably cost around $300. The issue you may run into is getting enough belt wrap without using an idler pulley near it. You will also have to make sure you get an alt with the charging stud in the right position. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris j m Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 well its a custom alternator casing that he says has been used to replace a/c compressors before. singer also says the design of the casing makes it pretty straight forward to use a piece of angle iron to make a bracket . I would rather pay a bracket made but I cant find anyone to make one in the uk. Could you recommend anyone capable of making one for me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Without a vehicle it's gonna be tough to make a bracket. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 is that it? its a Vauxhall Vectra 06 . I dont know... but.. if your just putting a alt in the AC spot, its not that hard..... many here have done it. Tim, a guy i dont really know, and myself have done it...... that particular vehicle.. im not sure. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLYentist Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I hired a machinist to make my AC to alt conversion bracket. If you don't know how to weld, i highly recommend finding a pro to do the job for you. Cables and wires almost never fail; the terminations do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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