GRob
03-05-2013, 05:02 PM
So I've been doing a lot of research into getting an LSA into a stock subframe 1969 Camaro.
Fuel, intercooler, ECU, etc., I think I've got a handle on and can post my findings here but the real question I have is the front accessory drive.
Here is the stock GM setup:
http://paceperformance.com/images/F20811415.jpg
My understanding with the LSA is that there are three belts used on the LSA:
1) Dedicated S/C belt
2) Accesory belt
3) Dedicated A/C belt
The LS9 front drive system is completely different, uses a single 11 rib belt for all accessories and S/C and is double the price. Obviously they didn't have the space to run anything but a single belt in the ZR1.
So my question is, how much cutting of the sub frame is required to get this all to fit, and are there any alternatives out there where frame cutting is not required? There have been surprisingly few installs our there and I can't find anything well documented.
Any help anyone could provide would be great. We can turn this thread into a resource for people wanting to stuff LSA's into their cars.
Fuel, intercooler, ECU, etc., I think I've got a handle on and can post my findings here but the real question I have is the front accessory drive.
Here is the stock GM setup:
http://paceperformance.com/images/F20811415.jpg
My understanding with the LSA is that there are three belts used on the LSA:
1) Dedicated S/C belt
2) Accesory belt
3) Dedicated A/C belt
The LS9 front drive system is completely different, uses a single 11 rib belt for all accessories and S/C and is double the price. Obviously they didn't have the space to run anything but a single belt in the ZR1.
So my question is, how much cutting of the sub frame is required to get this all to fit, and are there any alternatives out there where frame cutting is not required? There have been surprisingly few installs our there and I can't find anything well documented.
Any help anyone could provide would be great. We can turn this thread into a resource for people wanting to stuff LSA's into their cars.