LS3 into a STOCK 63 CORVETTE FRAME QUESTION
03-01-2013, 11:06 PM
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LS3 into a STOCK 63 CORVETTE FRAME QUESTION Hi all, Looking to do a LS3 conversion into a stock C2 corvette frame. The question I have is I want to put the compressor for AC down low perhaps a fit issue? Before I start changing motor mounts will this work without doing this? I do know about the swap dingo type brackets but after speaking with them their brackets will not work. Thanks Steve.
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Will do! I have the brackets/accessory kit coming this week so I will know shortly if low mount AC will work? Thanks again Steve.
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I am in the process of a swapping a 6.0 LQ9 LS in my 78 vette. I think our engine bays are the same and don't think you can mount anything low. It will run in to the upper A Arm bolts. Check out Holley LS http://www.holley.com/ApplicationsTypes.asp?Type=943 They have a good set of instructions.
I would also invite you to the vettemod.com site. There is a good group over there that have done a few LS swaps. http://vettemod.com/forum/showthread...ls+engine+swap
I would also invite you to the vettemod.com site. There is a good group over there that have done a few LS swaps. http://vettemod.com/forum/showthread...ls+engine+swap
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You also need to check you water pump heater hose outlets for interference. What transmission are you going to use? You may need to modify your cross member.
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03-04-2013, 10:01 AM
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I have a TKO 500 in the car now. I made the crossmember removable because I am thinking of updating the trans at some point. Your engine picture looks good! Steve.
03-04-2013, 04:53 PM
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With the TKO, I'm assuming you'll want to be close to the stock trans location. That means 1" setback plates. You'll probably have A arm and adapter plates/mount clearance issues. Add to that the LS3 has a variable displacement compressor...you'll probably end up with a sanden compressor on a holley or kwik upper passenger bracket.
