pic request

[bainyboy sr]

im looking for pics of the xe alternator cut out started doing mine on my nova tonite as it was just hammerd in and i want it done rite, was looking at my brothers but its hard to see because his engine is in any pics would be a great help
cheers
Ricky

[Pistol Pete]

Thread in articles has what you need.

Here: http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106190

[ben doodar]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee77/bendoodar/malorypark137.jpg

[bainyboy sr]

dnt think ive cut enough out of mine, its not as big as that does it need to be that big ?

[Cle]

You can acually get away with just hammering the bit in ive seen it done on a let before and boy done it tidyily and looked alot nicer than a big hole.

[bainyboy sr]

You can acually get away with just hammering the bit in ive seen it done on a let before and boy done it tidyily and looked alot nicer than a big hole.

i take it you havent read what i wrote it was hammerd in before and i want it done right this time

[craig green]

All engines sit a tad differently in different shells. A conversion that clears with minimal interference in one will need more clearance in another.

Best the create ample room the first time & not be removing the engine again & disturbing your paint etc.

[mowgli]

i'll just add that on a spot welded shell, taking th'ommer to it will weaken the welds & if you are going to stitch weld the bay, then you may as well do it right, & putting enough room for maintenance as well as clearance is a good idea

[ben doodar]

tbh i did my cut out, then trial fitted my engine to weld the f28 mount on. the alternator only goes into the cut out a cm or so. i bashed my gsi chassis in with a hammer but was never happy with it and wanted to do a proper job of this one, as craig said diffrent shells and engines will vary.
but does leave nice clearence for changing the belt etc.
a mate of mine did a smaller cut out on his and the alternator cleared fine but under heavy cornering it rubbed!

[GRUNT 16V]

[quote=ben doodar]http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee77/bendoodar/malorypark137.jpg

WHO THE FUNK WELDED THAT ???????????? lol

[bainyboy sr]

tbh i did my cut out, then trial fitted my engine to weld the f28 mount on. the alternator only goes into the cut out a cm or so. i bashed my gsi chassis in with a hammer but was never happy with it and wanted to do a proper job of this one, as craig said diffrent shells and engines will vary.
but does leave nice clearence for changing the belt etc.
a mate of mine did a smaller cut out on his and the alternator cleared fine but under heavy cornering it rubbed!

thats why im doing the cut out as mine rubbed on heavy cornering on the track, il get a pic of were am at with it tonite ,

[Pistol Pete]

i take it you havent read what i wrote it was hammerd in before and i want it done right this time

IMO hammer time is better. Did this for mine, perfect clearance. Cut out looks naff.

[Cle]

i take it you havent read what i wrote it was hammerd in before and i want it done right this time

:roll: My bad lol i is blind :cool:

[wwmnw]

Oxy cet + big hammer (although this was to tidy it up as it had been done in a similar fashion before) =

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd220/lostboy_014/SDC10565.jpg

[Pistol Pete]

Job jobbed!

[bainyboy sr]

heres how mine looks just now its far from finished just want to make sure its gona clear and not jump the belts anymore http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk154/bainyboysr/DSCN0533.jpg