Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Member Username: 95f355c
Post Number: 675 Registered: 8-2001
| Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 9:44 pm: | |
Jim, I have had the same problem with my 95 Challenge car which has a similar Tubi exhaust and header system (GT3 Race System). While the headers from Tubi are far superior to the stock ones on a 355 (no cracking problems) they produce much more heat. You need to wrap the alternator harness in some sort of heat protective wrap and also put a supplemental ground strap on the alternator. In addition you might want to consider having a naca duct cut into your underbody panel to provide additional cooling. I know it's a street car and you might be reluctant to cut a hole in the underbody panel but it will save you a lot of headache. Lastly, don't ever buy the refurbished or rebuilt alternators that FNA sells for $400. They plain suck! I have bought one last year and the damn thing failed after three track days. The pulleys are a weak spot on them. Buy a new one. Regards, Jon P. Kofod 1995 F355 Challenge #23 Website: http://neverlift.homestead.com/flatout.html |