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Hello everyone, thank you for the warm welcome. I have been a member here for years, as well as several other forums under the screen name tejcurrent. I used to compete often, though in the last 16 months I've had two children that deserved my weekends a bit more. I redesigned my system to be a daily listening vehicle that could still do decent numbers, and I wanted a charging system that could keep up. I began making multiple alternator brackets that could meet my power demands, while being all but transparent with my factory system. I set out a goal to make the best brackets hands down, and I believe I have succeeded. I believe anyone who tries my products will agree with me, so I am offering a pre-sale price on 3 of the models I have to offer, which I will discuss later in this thread.

Creating these custom brackets requires that I have the actual vehicles and alternators they fit in my possession, so it is a slow process. I first make a template, which after testing becomes the base for the CAD drawing. All brackets are laser cut from 1/4" steel, with a second rear plate of 1/4" steel. By 'sandwiching' the alternators between 1/2 inch of metal you get an extremely solid bracket that offers no play, keeping the alternators aligned perfectly. Throughout the design process I tried to keep the end user in mind, keeping installation as simple as tightening a few bolts.

All brackets attach to the engine with at least 2 bolts, with the 5.3l V8 GM bracket using 3 direct mounting points. There are precise spacers that prevent parallel misalignment that can cause belt noise and premature wear. The brackets then get a high quality black powder coat finish which looks great with basically any alternator color and finish. All alternator kits include high quality 12.9 grade 10mm bolts, flat washers, and lock-nuts to attach and assemble the bracket. Wiring plugs are included, though you must specify the vehicle and if your factory plug has 1 or 2 wires when ordering. High quality idler pulleys, and serpentine belt will also be included in the kit, making it ready for install out of the box.

The dual 5.3l V8 bracket offers exceptional value because while it looks great as a dual bracket, by simply adding a pulley and changing serpentine belt the user may add a third alternator if desired.
Here are a few pictures of what I've been working on.

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For 99+ V8 GM engines: 4.2, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 liter
Full-size GM quad kit: $350.
Full-size GM dual/triple bracket will be $250.
3 alt operation requires extra parts that raise the price to $300.

For 1999+ 4.3L GM V6, including Blazers and S-10s. There may be more models and years this fits, these are just the most common
Dual bracket will be $300.

If I reach 20 pre-orders I will randomly draw a customers name and give them $100 off their purchase.
If I reach 5 pre-orders of any one type of bracket I place my order and start shipping those brackets before the pre-order is over.

If interested email [email protected] with questions, or simply PayPal a $100 deposit to [email protected] Those who pay for the whole bracket up front will get two entries in the drawing for $100 off. SHIPPING IS NOT INCLUDED.

I will have PayPal and credit card capabilities on my website, but prices will be higher than I am offering with the pre-order. Pre-order ends August 22nd, and all brackets will be shipped before the end of the month. When sending the deposit or payment PLEASE include your actual name or screen name and which forum it is for with your phone number as a memo so you will be added to the list. Thanks!

There are currently 2 deposits for the 5.3l v8 quad bracket, meaning with 3 more deposits I will begin shipping early.


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Looks good, and good luck with the new product. :fing34:

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Cool,
glad to see you moving forward with this.
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Very nice work!

Good luck with the new endeavor.

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very nice!

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ok my question is since your obviously mostly making gm brackets so far. do u have or will these fit older chevy smallblock v8's 305/350/400? by older i mean pre-fuel injection

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Great lookin brackets, makes me want to buy a truck!

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ok my question is since your obviously mostly making gm brackets so far. do u have or will these fit older chevy smallblock v8's 305/350/400? by older i mean pre-fuel injection


Hi, I am working on brackets for several vehicles- especially older V8 trucks/suvs. To give you a bit more information, I live in South Carolina, which is Chevy country. Every bracket takes hours of designing and testing on each vehicle, so I must have the vehicle locally to make one. Because it is easier for me to get my hands on GM vehicles and they seem to dominate the competitions locally they will be taking priority.

I have a bracket I'm almost finished with for the 350 in a 1996 2500, but I've found that there are many different configurations in the 350 between 90 and 99. Some have the factory alternator position on the drivers side, others the passenger, and there are some other engine component location differences between years.

To determine if I have or am working on something for your vehicle just shoot me an email at [email protected] with the engine/model/year you are looking for. A picture of the engine bay wouldn't hurt either- but isn't necessary. I may not have it now, but I'm definitely working on making brackets to fit many more needs.

I'll be starting another thread tonight for people to ask for the bracket they need in particular. If several people ask for the same thing I will focus on making one for that vehicle instead of other projects. Once my website is running there will be an ongoing pre-order section, so that when a product is about to come out people can get a nice savings in the neighborhood of 30% off.

Great lookin brackets, makes me want to buy a truck!


Thank you! I've considered some cars but most people save the high-powered setups for suvs, jeeps, and trucks. If there's a market for any particular vehicle I may explore it- I've had several requests for the Saturn Ion now, so that may be around the corner :peepwall:
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nice work

where are you in south carolina would love to come by and see your work first hand
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Trying to pick out rims for the truck and get new tires before the school starts

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nice work

where are you in south carolina would love to come by and see your work first hand


I'm just outside of Myrtle Beach, and you? I'll be going to some competitions in Sumter, Florence, and Georgetown once I get things settled down, if that's a bit closer to you.
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i live in pawleys island and am going to tech in conway and georgetown this semester
Nissan Frontier 2007 CC Long Bed

Wiring
1/0 AWG + to amp
2 of the big three + to Alternator to batter is a 2-3 hr job
Performance
Superchip Cortex
Volant Cold Air Intake
Audio
3 --SA8's
Power by Sundown SAE 1200
Alpine type R 6x9 Components up front
Alpine type r 6.5 Coaxils in back doors
Powered by MB Quart 4125

Trying to pick out rims for the truck and get new tires before the school starts

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Looks really great! If i run an SPL setup in my 2011 mustang i'll definitely give you a call!
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i live in pawleys island and am going to tech in conway and georgetown this semester


Wow you are close, I believe we've talked before a while back, maybe a month or so. If you want to meet up one day just let me know- I only live 10 minutes from Carolina Forest.

Looks really great! If i run an SPL setup in my 2011 mustang i'll definitely give you a call!
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Sure thing, much appreciated. :)
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nice work

where are you in south carolina would love to come by and see your work first hand


I'm just outside of Myrtle Beach, and you? I'll be going to some competitions in Sumter, Florence, and Georgetown once I get things settled down, if that's a bit closer to you.

When will you be in florence or sumter? I should be able to swing through and check you out.
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Any idea if this bracket would work in the 6.0L L76?




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