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Dukeofsho

03-03-2009, 08:20 PM

Is anyone running a stock LS1 accessory bracket set up in a Gen I camaro with a stock front suspension? Any problems with the AC compressor and alternator clearence?

Steve1968LS2

03-03-2009, 08:32 PM

Is anyone running a stock LS1 accessory bracket set up in a Gen I camaro with a stock front suspension? Any problems with the AC compressor and alternator clearence?

You must be talking about F-body LS1 brackets.. I've ran them on the last two cars and the first on had a stock subframe.

The alt clears but the AC wont. BRP makes a kit to notch the frame. Also, I can't remember the company but someone makes a bracket that moves the compressor up high but it still works with the F-body pulley system.

ProdigyCustoms

03-03-2009, 08:42 PM

You must be talking about F-body LS1 brackets.. I've ran them on the last two cars and the first on had a stock subframe.

The alt clears but the AC wont. BRP makes a kit to notch the frame. Also, I can't remember the company but someone makes a bracket that moves the compressor up high but it still works with the F-body pulley system.

Yeah, What he said! Vintage Air has an adapter bracket to run the 508 compressor you will have to run. You will have to change the sompressor to a 508 compressor, the LS compressor is a variable and will not work with aftermarket A/C. The frame notch is no big deal. Street and Performance makes the high and wide bracket Steve is talking about.

Dukeofsho

03-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Steve1968LS2

03-03-2009, 09:38 PM

Yeah, What he said! Vintage Air has an adapter bracket to run the 508 compressor you will have to run. You will have to change the sompressor to a 508 compressor, the LS compressor is a variable and will not work with aftermarket A/C. The frame notch is no big deal. Street and Performance makes the high and wide bracket Steve is talking about.

Damn! You mean I was right? Heck, half the time I just make this stuff up... :_paranoid

;)

Bowtieracing

03-03-2009, 11:20 PM

Sweet! Just what I wanted to hear.
We're tring for the "factory" look under the hood.

Thanks guys.

Yes , i agree . Cant beat the factory stuff. I like the looks and price over the over shiny stuff.

I got all my parts for a really good deal from Pro-touring member Jeff Tate. He really knows GM parts :cheers:

JUSTANOVA

03-04-2009, 06:02 PM

http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html

these guys also sell a bracket to relocate the a/c and is less "blingy" than the street and performance brakcet.

Dukeofsho

03-04-2009, 06:09 PM

http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html

these guys also sell a bracket to relocate the a/c and is less "blingy" than the street and performance brakcet.

Cool kit, but it places the compressor too far up for me.

Bowtieracing

03-05-2009, 05:21 AM

Is there a kit without powersteering and ac ?

Steve1968LS2

03-05-2009, 07:36 AM

Is there a kit without powersteering and ac ?

Keep the power steering and just run what I do.. I really see zero advantage to NOT having PS.

Bowtieracing

03-05-2009, 10:23 AM

Keep the power steering and just run what I do.. I really see zero advantage to NOT having PS.

I agree with you Steve 100% .. thats exactly what i going to do with my project..

But i do have a friend with 64 vette+LS3 and he wants to keep the stock unpowered steering. And i trying to help him here

Dukeofsho

03-05-2009, 04:17 PM

Keep the power steering and just run what I do.. I really see zero advantage to NOT having PS.
I also agree. When your in a tight spot and your foot is on the brake. You'll wish you had P/S.

EBMC

03-06-2009, 09:34 AM

Heres the bracket setup were using on one of our projects right now and places the A/C proportionaly with the alternator. This motor came from Turnkey.

DEIGuy38

03-06-2009, 03:49 PM

Here is my set up. I used stock 98 camaro brackets and made my own A/C bracket. I had to notch the frame and use a Zexell compressor because of the fitting location on the back. The sanden fittings come out in a v shape and the Zexell fittings come out parallel.

Guy

Sunkistcamaro

12-02-2009, 08:58 PM

Can you post up some pictures of the bracket you made, if you have then?
Also, can you give me some more information on your compressor?
I cant find a website for them.
thank you

130fe

12-03-2009, 06:09 AM

Can you post up some pictures of the bracket you made, if you have then?
Also, can you give me some more information on your compressor?
I cant find a website for them.
thank you

X2, I like how that bracket locates the compressor.

Bow Tie 67

12-03-2009, 06:30 AM

Look at the third pic closely, the bracket is only a 1/4" piece of flat stock with a spacer welded to it.

Oh and type in ZEXEL for a compressor search. Repeat after me " Google is my friend "

Cris@JCG

12-03-2009, 07:47 AM

We machined these brackets & pulleys for a Saden 7 AC compressor for a LS2tack system.. & dressed up the pulley on OE water pump.. I am ordering a LS1 track system next week for another build here @ the shop & will compare..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/firebird062.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/P9200015.jpg

Sunkistcamaro

12-03-2009, 12:47 PM

Look at the third pic closely, the bracket is only a 1/4" piece of flat stock with a spacer welded to it.
Oh and type in ZEXEL for a compressor search. Repeat after me " Google is my friend "

Your right, the bracket looks easy enough to make.
About the search, Im still coming up with junk sites.
http://www.zexel.co.jp/
Can you post up a part number?

Sunkistcamaro

12-03-2009, 09:31 PM

Bowtieracing

12-04-2009, 12:42 AM

We machined these brackets & pulleys for a Saden 7 AC compressor for a LS2tack system.. & dressed up the pulley on OE water pump.. I am ordering a LS1 track system next week for another build here @ the shop & will compare..

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/firebird062.jpg

Nice and tight oem package. Beats all 2500+ buck systems in my book:thumbsup: