GB: FB & FC Alternator Relocation Bracket by Pineapple Racing
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From: Fort Wankel
Originally Posted by molehill
I´ve installed it now, but I have one question!
The lower boss on the bracket is only 55mm long and the space between the
"ears" on the alternator is 65mm. There is a play of 10mm there now!
Have I missed something?
The lower boss on the bracket is only 55mm long and the space between the
"ears" on the alternator is 65mm. There is a play of 10mm there now!
Have I missed something?
you still need to use the factory mazda alternator spacer.
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From: sweden
Originally Posted by SS124A
you still need to use the factory mazda alternator spacer.
What does this spacer look like?
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Yes, there are two different sizes of spacers; one for the external-fan alts (1st gens) and one for the internal fan alts (2nd gens). It should be a similar diameter to the lower boss of the alternator bracket (~24mm, or there abouts) and exactly the thickness of the difference between the lower mounting boss and the distance between the ears of the alternator. Sorry I can't describe it better. On my 1st gen, I discovered that the previous owner must have lost the spacer, as they substituted a lug nut!
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Shipped 7/26: Gregory in Springfield, VA (Hadagsl-se)
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From: sweden
I don´t think there is any spacer there stock in my application.
The space between the ears is 65mm and the waterpump is 65mm where
the alt is supposed to be mounted. So it´s no problem to mount the alt in the stock location without any spacer... But I just make one myself and everything would work out well
Here is a pic of it installed in my car with the temporary washers.
The space between the ears is 65mm and the waterpump is 65mm where
the alt is supposed to be mounted. So it´s no problem to mount the alt in the stock location without any spacer... But I just make one myself and everything would work out well
Here is a pic of it installed in my car with the temporary washers.
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From: Rotaryland, New Hampshire
Any idea if this will fit a 13B-RE? I have some major clearence issues with my s4 alt and the tps on the RE TB, moving would solve so many prob's for me
-Jacob
-Jacob
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Originally Posted by molehill
I don´t think there is any spacer there stock in my application.
The space between the ears is 65mm and the waterpump is 65mm where
the alt is supposed to be mounted. So it´s no problem to mount the alt in the stock location without any spacer... But I just make one myself and everything would work out well
Here is a pic of it installed in my car with the temporary washers.
The space between the ears is 65mm and the waterpump is 65mm where
the alt is supposed to be mounted. So it´s no problem to mount the alt in the stock location without any spacer... But I just make one myself and everything would work out well
Here is a pic of it installed in my car with the temporary washers.
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Originally Posted by pp13bnos
I have to say if I had a FB or FC again, I'd buy one in a heart beat. Looks like anouther realy nice product from Pinapple. CJ
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Originally Posted by CrackHeadMel
Any idea if this will fit a 13B-RE? I have some major clearence issues with my s4 alt and the tps on the RE TB, moving would solve so many prob's for me
-Jacob
-Jacob
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From: Kirkland, WA
Originally Posted by TurboIIGuy
Hey i didnt see it posted anywhere so I will ask it........i apologize if I missed it somewhere......Can you still use a dual belt pulley with the alternator being relocated??????????
Originally Posted by dDuB
Here's a pic of mine installed. FC n/a engine with RB main underdrive pulley and FD alt with hIGGI dual alt pulley fitted for FD alt on FC.
The Gates XL 7370 didn't work for me, though, and I had to go with a 7380. 7375 would've worked better, but they were out of them and had 7380 so I gave it a shot and it was good, got close to the frame, though.
Also I know I don't need the dual belts anymore, but I figured since I already had the hIGGI dual pulley I might as well just put both belts on for *****
EDIT
Here's a couple more showing more of the engine bay.
The Gates XL 7370 didn't work for me, though, and I had to go with a 7380. 7375 would've worked better, but they were out of them and had 7380 so I gave it a shot and it was good, got close to the frame, though.
Also I know I don't need the dual belts anymore, but I figured since I already had the hIGGI dual pulley I might as well just put both belts on for *****
EDIT
Here's a couple more showing more of the engine bay.
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Originally Posted by sillbeer
Will these fit a 20b with fd alternator?
-Destin
-Destin
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Originally Posted by CrackHeadMel
So none left?
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Please note that I will be in away in Birmingham, Alabama over the weekend to crew in the Grand Am Cup race. If any payments come in Thursday or Friday, the shipping will have to wait until I'm back on Monday.
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From: Uden (AFB Volkel), The Netherlands
Originally Posted by Blake
A couple, but they are going into inventory and being sold at full retail (which I have not set yet, but it will be higher than the GB price, of course). It's going to take me a while to get more made, so there's no sense in blowing out the last couple of them only to have none left. I was originally only planning to sell 10 - 15 of them through the GB, so I'd have plenty left over, but it proved more popular than I imagined.
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Originally Posted by Mireck 12A
Blake, any idea or ETA on the brackets to show up on the Pineapple Racing website. I was on holiday when the groupbuy was here and i was planning to make one after the holiday, but why re-invent the wheel......
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Originally Posted by herblenny
Blake,
Any intention to make one for an FD?? or would this work w/ FD front cover.
PHIL
Any intention to make one for an FD?? or would this work w/ FD front cover.
PHIL
Originally Posted by Blake
I'm working on a prototype for the FD, but it would *require* an electric Water Pump, as the FD mechanical water pump turns backwards so there is no way to route a belt. When the new batch of FB/FC brackets gets cut, I'll have some prototypes cut as well.
As I would like to go electric water pump.... someday.
