Updated alternator bracket
 

Hey guys -

So quite some time back I bought a '96+ JDM long block for parts. In '96 a lot of little things were changed - the black box instead of the rat's nest, different ECU wiring, etc. One of the small things I noticed was the alternator bracket.

On the 93-95 cars there's a bracket that bolts to the front iron on the engine with 2 bolts that has the engine lifting hook on it. Then, you have a separate bracket for the alternator adjustment. In '96 they combined the 2 brackets into one. I'm not sure how much weight it saves but it's probably a little bit and it's also just a lot cleaner looking.

I found this website with the later parts catalog, you can see it pictured -

https://mazda.epcdata.ru/rx-7/ajfa07...&part_grp=1800

Part number there is N3F1-18-360

Amayama shows it's not available, but I don't know if it's an updated number out there or something. Would be cool to find a good source for this!

Dale

it looks like N3F1-18-360 is the right number, and it is NLA, maybe a good candidate for the aftermarket?

I've thought the same thing, a stainless one would be killer

Dale

Titanium aftermarket parts have been doing well lately.
Maybe a titanium UIM hoist loop with the updated alternator bracket loop? :naughty:

Nengun shows it as available. I think that usually means someone has checked the price and stock recently. https://www.nengun.com/oem/parts/MTE...ljYWwgU3lzdGVt

@garage alpha @JP3 Motorsports
You both make cool stuff like this. Seems like there is a good amount of interest. I'll buy one!

10/10 would buy one as well!

You can usually find them on ebay UK. We have a fair few series 7/8 cars that get broken occasionally

You asked, we deliver. Finished product will be black powder coated.


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Looks good.

Nice :icon_tup:

Awesome! Very stoked you guys did this, it's a cool part.

Dale

https://franklinperformance.nz/produ...rnator-bracket

is this what y’all talking about?

Nope, that's a side mount bracket to move the alternator down where the AC compressor normally goes.

Dale

Looks great! I have the stainless oil filler neck with a big -10 AN fitting in the front... it just barely fits with the existing engine mount bracket and it makes tightening/loosening that connection a big pain. Going to this all-in-one bracket would make things a lot easier!

Any idea yet on pricepoint or when it could be available?

There will be 4 options, stock or no a/c p/s and then bracket only or with hardware. The OEM hardware is a direct swap or we can supply new stainless hardware. Price will be under $100. Parts are at the powder coated now so a couple weeks.

Available now FD3S Alternator Brackets

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