VA low mount AC?

[awr68]

I have a 68 Camaro with a SpeedTech frame. I would like to use a fbody accessory bracket for PS and Alt but really don't care for the look of a high mount AC compressor even with the Holley bracket. Has anyone tried Vintage Air's Low Mount bracket? (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vta-141809?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KEQiAtri0BRDLoaCF95e7o_sBEiQA_pgRQ4IYN6jO flzjTrlWpk8wCd4fTu6NtYi4FH-73h3aVjEaAhot8P8HAQ) And would a SD7 be better than the 508 for fitment?

The VA low mount looks similar to what Mark fabbed up on Camaro X so I have hopes it may work. I'm thinking using a SD7 will help with plumbing since it from the from the side and not out the back like on the 508.

I love the Front Runner or Drive Junky but not sure it's in the budget. I may just have to use Holley's brackets.

[gray86hatch]

http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/LS.htm

[awr68]

http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/LS.htm

Thanks! That looks like the same approach as the VA low mount. Do you know for sure this will work for my application?

[gray86hatch]

Can't answer if it will clear your subframe. Allows the va comp to be used in stock location so you don't have to use a gm comp

Tim

[alongfortheride]

Is this there new extreme chassis or there older chassis

[rjsjea]

I just put the AlanGrove mount on an LS1, cant tell ya if it will work on your chassis. It mounts the SD508 nice and tight to the block. I'll snap a pic if you would like?

[awr68]

I just put the AlanGrove mount on an LS1, cant tell ya if it will work on your chassis. It mounts the SD508 nice and tight to the block. I'll snap a pic if you would like?

Pic would be great! Thanks!

[awr68]

Is this there new extreme chassis or there older chassis

It's the older one.

[sleepertime]

I used the Allen Grove low mount for the camaro. I am very happy with results. Nice and tight.
http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/LS.htm

[TomM]

Here is the Alan Grove bracket with a Sanden 508 on an LSA motor in a 66 Nova....the Vintage Air bracket IS an Alan Grove bracket.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=50955&page=5


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T,

[awr68]

Very nice! Thanks guys!

[redss86]

Does anybody know if the tensioner in the Alan Grove kit is their own design, or is it available elsewhere?

Not trying to hi-jack the thread. Just thought I would ask since you guys were talking about their brackets. I am trying to plan out my accessory drive setup, and am looking for parts.

[TomM]

Does anybody know if the tensioner in the Alan Grove kit is their own design, or is it available elsewhere?

Not trying to hi-jack the thread. Just thought I would ask since you guys were talking about their brackets. I am trying to plan out my accessory drive setup, and am looking for parts.

It's a GM tensioner......not sure if truck, car or what....

T,

[kwhizz]

Here you go !!!................

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-419-109-fits-GM-V8-Automatic-A-C-Belt-Tensioner-/141740214681?hash=item2100600999:g:yyoAAOSwjVVVxiu P&vxp=mtr


Ken

[ItDoRun]

Will this bracket allow a 508 compressor to clear the stock frame on a 68 Camaro without notching it? I'm running the F-Body accessory kit on my 6.0L. Anyone know?

[Chevy Kid]

Will this bracket allow a 508 compressor to clear the stock frame on a 68 Camaro without notching it? I'm running the F-Body accessory kit on my 6.0L. Anyone know?

Short answer is no. It depends on where the engine is located.

I'm running the Holley system with the F body drive spaced 3/4" forward with a truck balancer. I made a custom bracket with a 7176 compressor. No notching but a 508 won't fit.

Tim

[waynieZ]

Short answer is no. It depends on where the engine is located.

I'm running the Holley system with the F body drive spaced 3/4" forward with a truck balancer. I made a custom bracket with a 7176 compressor. No notching but a 508 won't fit.

Tim


Hi Tim do you have any pictures of your set up?

[kevin_l]

Wayne are you set on running a 508? I modified the alan grove bracket to work with a sd7 using a ems manifold. Fits very snug to the block.

[waynieZ]

I have a bracket to try to mount the SD7 close to the block. I tried it against the block and its hitting somewhere. I don't want to trim it someone is letting me try it for my car. I will be back in the garage this week after a cross country drive.

[kwhizz]

Trim away..............

[awr68]

Wayne, do you have a stock frame? Take pics as you test fit/trim!
I really want to low mount a SD7, I have a SpeedTech frame (the old one).
I should be able to test fit the LS very soon and then I can measure from the specs on the Alen Grove site.

[waynieZ]

I have a stock sub frame. I will Tony, trying to fit oil cooler lines now but will be trying soon.

[Dave95z28]

Wayne, do you have a stock frame? Take pics as you test fit/trim!
I really want to low mount a SD7, I have a SpeedTech frame (the old one).
I should be able to test fit the LS very soon and then I can measure from the specs on the Alen Grove site.

Were you ever able to test fit a low mount SD7 with your Speedtech frame? I have the same frame and I am getting ready to buy a LSA motor so I am really interested in how that worked out for you. With the tensioner located where it is on a LSA FEAD I really don't have the option to high mount it. Not afraid of notching subframe if necessary.

Thanks,

Dave

[awr68]

Were you ever able to test fit a low mount SD7 with your Speedtech frame? I have the same frame and I am getting ready to buy a LSA motor so I am really interested in how that worked out for you. With the tensioner located where it is on a LSA FEAD I really don't have the option to high mount it. Not afraid of notching subframe if necessary.

Thanks,

Dave

Dave, after a lot of measuring I decided to go with the CTS-V front drive and a Holley high mount bracket and SD7. Everything packages nicely. The alternator is a little close at the widest point, but there's still plenty of clearance.

At first I had the sbc frame stands (from my LT1) and I couldn't get the alternator to clear the frame rail. So I installed the correct LSx frame stands that move the motor to the passenger side slightly. That did the trick but killed any possibility of fitting a low mount AC compressor. Personally I don't feel there's enough frame rail to notch. It's not at all like a stock frame. There's just not a lot to cut on. I did notch my stock frame but didn't want to go that route with this ST frame.
So I gave up and went with the Holley bracket.