Thanks for all the great info in this thread it seems i have a bracket for the "smaller alt" and have a big alt If anyone its interested Pm me Thanks 
Alternator relocation bracket doesn't fit??
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hmmm glad I read this as I knew the amps were different but not the sizes. I am liking the mr2 alt with 150amp, which particular years do we need to look for and will it fit in the stock location of the 7m? I know the valve cover hose is already in a tight spot as it is with the stocker.
Just wanted to update everyone that today i finally found the right belt for my Unorthodox waterpump pulley, ATI Damper, MR2 Alternator w/Unorthodox pulley, and custom re-welded Wesbeech alternator relocation bracket. I don't know if any other combo of pullies, alternator, and or crank damper would change your belt sizing (as it might) but i wanted to post extactly what i have and what worked. Pictures were taken on my camera phone so they're not of the best quality. Enjoy!
This is an image of how much slack the OEM belt had
A better picture of how i used a rubberband to tie up the extra slack where the alternator pulley is.
This is the belt me and the clerk at Autozone settled on and it worked like a charm.
Here are 3 pictures of how snug the belt fit around the 3 pullies. In the last picture you can see the adjustment bolt is right in the middle so it gives me plenty of adjusting if i needed to.
This is an image of how much slack the OEM belt had
A better picture of how i used a rubberband to tie up the extra slack where the alternator pulley is.
This is the belt me and the clerk at Autozone settled on and it worked like a charm.
Here are 3 pictures of how snug the belt fit around the 3 pullies. In the last picture you can see the adjustment bolt is right in the middle so it gives me plenty of adjusting if i needed to.
Just wondering if anyone could help, I have the Lipp relocation bracket almost installed. Should be done after a few more trips to NAPA for some better fitting bolts. The issue that I am running into is the belt that came from SupraSport seems to be way, WAY to long. After pullling the AC compressor, the belt going around the alt. should only be going around the alt, crank, and fan correct? If this is the case, does anyone know how long the belt should be will all stock parts?
This bracket is starting to get to me, but I feel that I am getting very close to being done installing it.
Any help would be great.
This bracket is starting to get to me, but I feel that I am getting very close to being done installing it.
Any help would be great.
Try Gates part number K050459, it worked for my 7M, with ATI crank damper and the Beech relocation bracket. Vanmanofanhour;1709996 said:
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Thanks a ton Van, that belt worked great..
Just for information on this threat, if getting the painted/powedercoated bracket, go to NaPa and get a size 10 x 1.25 X 90mm bolt, the one that is sent is a 80mm long bolt, and will not get enough meat when installing to torque down. Also you will not be able to use a washer at that.. just a heads up I guess.
Just for information on this threat, if getting the painted/powedercoated bracket, go to NaPa and get a size 10 x 1.25 X 90mm bolt, the one that is sent is a 80mm long bolt, and will not get enough meat when installing to torque down. Also you will not be able to use a washer at that.. just a heads up I guess.
This was a very helpful thread I now have a 70amp alternator with a lifetime warrenty and no questions on why my old alternator didn't work. I do wonder though WTF was anyone thinking when they blueprinted this alternator for a NA model??? abviously if your doing a FFIM which many require the drop down bracket I'm pretty damn sure you got a turbo on the car....
I now have a 70amp alternator with a lifetime warrenty and no questions on why my old alternator didn't work. I do wonder though WTF was anyone thinking when they blueprinted this alternator for a NA model??? abviously if your doing a FFIM which many require the drop down bracket I'm pretty damn sure you got a turbo on the car....