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the motor mount plates are from S&P, allows you to bolt LS-1 to original V-8 motor mounts[/QUOTE]

ls1 & vortec 4.8 -5.3-6.0

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You are moving right along!!!

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I am using F-body Rad and double fans, only 1 fan ever runs, it keeps it as cool as I want it. I have the first one on at 210 and it gets up there and cools right down, had it at 180 but it stayed on alot and it is consistantly at 194 while driving around.

I am also using fuel injection rubber lines every where.

I used transdapt plates like the S&Ps and poly stock style motor mounts with the stock mounts on the frame side.

The new power will be fun!!!!

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Update, today i got my AC kit and PS pulley and new belt, I test fitted everything and it sure looks perty The compressor has the rear exit hoses.
It got dark so tomorrow I will take some pics but Here's a few of today's progress.

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looking good man.

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X2 looks sweet buddy. things are coming together real nice!!

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OOOOOH, shiney! Lookin good.

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Looks great! If you don't mind me asking what did that whole setup cost. Just trying to compare with a couple of options that are out there.

If you don't want to post it for some reason please PM me.

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No problem Alien the polished wide style A/C kit was $736
the rear exit hoses option was additional $50 so total was $786

NOTE: the PS pulley was extra not part of the A/C kit that one was $120

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Thanks. I may have to relocate my AC compressor on my swap and just looking at options. There are some options that are a few hundred dollars and use your original comp to whole accessory set ups that run $2500-3000. Thanks for the pics and info!

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thanks for the info! alien, what other options are out there?? please pm or even post up in my build for others:)

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I will but be patient with me LOL. I have about 100 pages bookmarked and 10-20 different folders all related to my/an LS swap. All unorganised at the moment. AC is way down on my list right now as I am having crossmember issues (I think resolved) with putting a 5.3 into my stock height 4X4 72 Jimmy. I will have my factory AC hooked up to the LS engine somehow but that is as I said way down my list at the moment. If I haven't posted anything within a week please PM me a reminder. I have a couple of different options bookmarked.

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All right here are 2. There is another inexpensive one that uses the pancake style compressor but I can't find that link right now. If and when I do I will add it.


THE EXPENSIVE ONES BUT???


A LESS EXOENSIVE SOLUTION BUT USES AN EXPENSIVE SANDEN COMPRESSOR


AND HERE IS THE THIRD OPTION

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thanks for the links very helpful

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x 2...........thanks

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Nice!

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right on man! thank you big time!! i'm just relieved to see other options out there besides the fancy s&p brackets.

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Me too, I would like to design a set of brackets for mine to use the compressor that came with it.

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These trucks look so good in white, I almost wish I woulda painted mine white.

Truck's lookin good man, should be killer when you get that LS1 in there.

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thanks, after I finish the swap I will concentrate on the body and paint and ulpostery. Luckily it has very few rust spots. After a few sleep less nights I finally settled on Jetstream Blue Metallic PPG code 512Q, to compliment the paint color I plan on doing a 2 tone interior with blue and white.



sample pictures

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more samples

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That's an awesome color, and the two tone interior will look sweet!

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nice color combo!!!

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Update, Im currently waiting on parts. Need the A/C compressor billet cover, spark plugs, air intake, intake filters, and thermostat housing. I will be replacing it with a CSR straight up and a 160' thermostat. Also waiting on my fuel rail covers. Trying to compliment the engine compartment with some blue wherever i can.

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I love the finned look on those. That is sweet!