Alternator relocation

[Chadh1203]

Wondering if anyone has tried and successfully relocated their alternator to sit underneath their intake? I have several things working against me, one is I am running 3/4" thick motor plates that rule out trying to put the alternator in its stock location. Second, my turbo is positioned to the passenger side which rules out the Power By Hour kit that mounts on the passenger side. Pics below for my mock up. Any help or guidance would be appreciated

 

[XW Coyote]

Are you planning on running the Factory Aircon?.

If not I'm pretty sure Ford Racing make a kit that mounts the alternator there.

Who made the headers for you?

 

[Chadh1203]

No air condition. Strictly race setup. Caleb at CG Fabrication.

 

[kennytent]

good looking setup.

What engine plates do you have?

I've been looking at the same issues, and doing some research myself. Have not come up with a solution yet.

I sub'd and figured I'd give it a bump

 

[Chadh1203]

I had ATF speed do my motor plates. Very, very nice pieces

 

[XW Coyote]

Caleb is a very helpful fella. Not over the top with his prices either.

 

[kennytent]

The ATF do look to be nice pieces.
Did you figure anything out here?

 

[Chadh1203]

Nah still trying to figure out something. Had to send back the alternator I had to buy one that will support 8500+ rpms. I will let you know what I figure out

 

[Chadh1203]

Caleb does awesome work and is super friendly to deal with. Best fab guy for sure!!!

 

[kennytent]

Nah still trying to figure out something. Had to send back the alternator I had to buy one that will support 8500+ rpms. I will let you know what I figure out

Are you getting the boss 302 unit?

 

[Chadh1203]

Nah that's the one I sent back. Wanting around 180amps at higher rpms.

 

[kennytent]

Nah that's the one I sent back. Wanting around 180amps at higher rpms.

Which one are you planning on going with, if you don't mind me asking?

180 amps is quite a bit.

 

[Chadh1203]

Looking at the powermaster XS Volt 582038. Obviously not a factory fit and will have to fab something up. It's a 200 amp

 

[kennytent]

Found a place Js Ultimate alts on Facebook, they had a pic up of a direct fit 300 amp, they made for a '15. Seems like they do a lot of custom work. Have not contacted them yet.
The one way clutches appear to be a lot more prevalent than I knew, several companies, including Gates offer different models, doesn't seem like it would be much of a deal to retrofit to any unit.

 

[kennytent]

They offer, what I believe, is a direct bolt on 240 amp, for $350.

 

[Chadh1203]

Have a website or contact number? That might be the place to go. Thanks for the info!

 

[kennytent]

https://m.facebook.com/JsUltimateALTs/

 

[Chadh1203]

Thanks, man!

 

[kennytent]

I was doing some more research. The f150 coyote alternator is rated at 220 amp. I found a rating chart (don't have it in front of me right now), but it puts out around 200 amps at 200 degrees hot rating. The chart had temperature and rpm vs amp output. It should be enough to figure out optimum pulley size for max rpm.

I haven't done the math yet, but I did pick one up at a local salvage yard for $65, with core charge. I needed something for mock up purposes, but may end up using it.
Hope to start on some engine plates, when I get an oil pan and a couple of other things together.

 

[Chadh1203]

That's interesting, I had no idea the f150 would be rated at a 220. That's definitely good to know. I ended up going with Powermaster XS volt alternator and will have to something fab' up to make it work as it won't fit in the stock location (obviously). Hoping I can just turn it around backwards setting off the motor plate


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