I'm doing a 50.trim build on my h23 and recently discovered that my alternator is in the way of the downpipe. Has anybody had this problem and how did you fix it? Thanks in advance

 

You gain a little more than an inch clearance (if I remember right) with an Explicit Speed D-series alternator bracket & D-series alt.

 

Hasport also has a relocation kit to be used with the D series alternator. It has better clearance in my opinion than the ESP one does with certain manifolds.

It's going to be pretty much trial and error for you though.

 

How much smaller is a d series alternator? I guess I've never really compared them before. That bracket could be easily made, I'll look into it tomorrow.

 

Really the alternators are almost the same size, with the D being just a little smaller and lighter. If you can make brackets yourself you might be better moving your stock alterntor...

D-series alt:



H23 alt:

 

Someone I know fab'd a bracket to relocate his alternator and replaced the alt with a Chevy Camaro unit. Probably overkill for your situation, but making the bracket is not hard if you've done some metalworking before.

 

If I were to move it... where? It could go where the AC compressor was I suppose but then I still think there would be minimal space for a DP

 

does any one know the specs, that inch may be the inch i need on the left side where the turbo intake is ....i have the mount kit but has h22 alternator on it, ive been trying everything nothing clears and/or gives me space to run a pipe or cone thank....