This CVF Racing alternator bracket is set up for Big Block Chevy 396/427/454 engines with an electric water pump in a V-belt system. It mounts the alternator on the passenger side cylinder head and must be paired with long water pump pulleys to keep the belts aligned. The finish is Polished.
Specifications:
- Engine: Big Block Chevy 396, 427 and 454 CID
- Drive: V-belt
- Water pump: Electric
- Pulley spacing: Long water pump pulleys required
- Alternator position: Mid mount, passenger side cylinder head
- Pulleys: OEM or CVF Racing
- Finish: Polished
- Part number: 454-ALTBRKT-C-EWP
Application Notes:
- Must be used with long water pump pulleys for proper belt alignment.
- With an electric water pump, use a long water pump crankshaft pulley such as BBCL1CR or BBCL2CR.
- For power steering, pair with bracket 454-PSBRKT-C-LWP.
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FAQ
What crank pulley does the 454-ALTBRKT-C-EWP need?
With an electric water pump, use a crank pulley for a long water pump engine, such as CVF part number BBCL1CR or BBCL2CR.
Which power steering bracket matches this alternator bracket?
If running power steering, CVF specifies power steering bracket part number 454-PSBRKT-C-LWP.
Can it be used with short water pump pulleys?
No. This bracket must be used with long water pump pulleys for proper alignment.
What finish is 454-ALTBRKT-C-EWP?
This listing (454-ALTBRKT-C-EWP) is the Polished version. CVF also lists the same bracket in Stealth Black (B-454-ALTBRKT-C-EWP).

