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Re: 73-87 LS Swappers
Ok! just got off the phone with a rep at Trans-Dapt and he said that i can purchase motor mount adapter plates, part number 4572 from any one of their retailers
And that will allow me to use a passenger car a/c compressor in the stock location. Unless i find or some one suggest a better yet cost effective solution looks like i will be headed in that direction with this as my back up plan http://currentperformance.com/Swap_Parts/AC.html
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10-06-2010, 12:56 PM
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Re: 73-87 LS Swappers
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that plate looks like it mounts the motor in the stock sbc location, and is no gaurantee a low mount compressor would work. I'd think the ECE setup would have the best chance of that, but couldn't say for sure. there's a high mount setup like that for the truck accessory drive if thats what you already have. ScogginsDicky sell you the bracketry and the compressor for like $400 something.
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10-19-2010, 11:10 PM
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Re: 73-87 LS Swappers
I think you can also move the RH frame mount bracket back 3/4" and it will clear the A/C compressor, allowing you to use the factory compressor mounting (on a 73-87 truck).
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10-19-2010, 11:28 PM
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Re: 73-87 LS Swappers
[QUOTE=love my 72;4227332]Ok! just got off the phone with a rep at Trans-Dapt and he said that i can purchase motor mount adapter plates, part number 4572 from any one of their retailers
And that will allow me to use a passenger car a/c compressor in the stock location. Unless i find or some one suggest a better yet cost effective solution looks like i will be headed in that direction with this as my back up plan Them mount plates move the engine forward 1.25 inches. I bought a set thinking they did keep Factory Location then i bloted them up and mesured and found they lied. Was very up set. Am looking for different mounts now after ordering the 4572s.
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10-20-2010, 11:15 PM
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Re: 73-87 LS Swappers
I made my own adapters out of plate aluminum, used the stock 5.3 accessories, and off the aftermarket shelf a/c fittings... a/c's blowing constant 45*... docsblocks.com has made the adapters after I kept bugging them it seemd like.
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Re: 73-87 LS Swappers
do long tube headers on a LS swap bottom out as they do with a small block? I'm looking to lay my frame with air bags in the future and I recall dragging collectors with just a 6" drop in the front. Should I consider mid range tubes? I will not settle for shorty headers.
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