Hey guys,
I'm going to be running a remote electric water pump on my LT1. Because of this, I need to figure out whether I need a short-style alternator bracket or a long-pump style. Anyone have a clue which style bracket I would need?

My application is somewhat unconventional. Front-style motor mounts with the only belt-driven accessory being an alternator. Due to room constraints, I need to run the alternator up high near the throttle body. I just don't know whether the belt alignment is short-style or long-style.

thanks for your help.

 

No one here knows if the depth of the balancer from the block is equivalent to a short or long water pump?

C'mon guys, help me out. I really want to drive my Vega.

 

I'm curious on how you're planning to do this. The coolant passages on the front of the block will not work with a conventional remote SBC water pump - they are LT1-specific.

 

The LT1 has no short or long style and the water pump is not belt driven, so it's a little hard to come up with a positive answer.

 

RamAir95TA,
I have had block plates made so I can dual-feed the block. I'm going to be selling them, as well. It's actually a pretty simple setup. It does require a remote thermostat, though. The setup is pricey...about $800 all-in.

shoebox,
I've used your site numerous times. If you want, I'll send you a write-up on how I did this. I guess I'll hit Pick-A-Part and yank an alternator bracket off an 80s Camaro so I can see if it's long or short and then go from there.

Thanks for the help.

 

Do these plates maintain the "reverse flow" unique to the LT1's?

 

Yes, they do. I'm using a dual-outlet Meziere 55gph electric water pump. I am dual-feeding the block and then the coolant leaves each side and joins in a remote thermostat housing. From there, I have a single 1.5" conventional hose into my radiator.

I had to run this setup because I can't run standard small block engine mounts in my application. I am using front engine mounts that prevent me from using the serpentine system. If you're interested, it's the Hooker V8 Vega kit.

 

Sounds like a neat setup! I'd love to see it.