New Hooker 1968-72 A-Body LS Swap System Preview
#41
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Yes, the 4th-gen F-body alternator will bolt right in if you use the rear-position engine mounting brackets, but not with the forward-mount engine brackets. I have a GTO alternator and will be test fitting it for compatibility before I'm done with the development work on this project.
#43
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Truck compressor fitment validation
I've mocked-up the installation of the stock truck A/C bracket and compressor with the forward position mounts and am posting these photos for those interested. I can also tell from measurements that you'll also be able to install this same late version truck compressor (the one without the rear sensor), when using the stock-position version of the engine mounting brackets, by just relieving the compressor bracket a little with a rotary file chucked in a die grinder. Here you go...
#45
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I forgot the all-important ground clearance shots...the transmission in the car currently is a 4L60 and you can see in the side image that the outlets of the collectors are just about even with the bottom of the trans pan.
#46
Todd your stuff look great! Can't say the same for that lower cowl and nasty frame on my car-LOL. I do look forward to fixing that body rust, boxing up the frame and installing SC&C's modern suspension and brakes.
#47
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Thanks for your approval of the progress so far. As far as your car goes, trust me when I tell you I've worked on far worse off specimens before.
#49
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It's not my place to tell people what components they should or shouldn't use in their swaps and I just answer the questions as they are asked. The ability of this set-up to accomodate stock low-mount A/C compressors is a secondary by-chance benefit of its use, with its primary engineered function being its ability to eliminate the steering component interference and non-optimized U-joint operating angles that have plagued A-body swaps for years.
#52
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#53
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Thanks for confirming that. I did some of my own research last night and discovered that many guys have used the fixed displacement stock truck compressors with success in their swaps.
#56
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Placing an order for any of these components is not yet possible, but will be in the near future. The 1-7/8" version of the headers will be available within a couple of weeks and the engine brackets will follow just behind them. The Hooker trans crossmember In development will only be required for a T56 or 4L80 install; all the other automatics can be installed with the stock Chevelle crossmember.
#57
I have a 408 stroker. Would have loved to use the Holley 302-2 pan, but had to go with an autokraft to accomodate the stroker crank. I know I'll have some tie-rod interference at full lock. I can live with that. Otherwise, do you think the geometry of your frame and motor mounts and headers will play well with the autokraft pan.
#59
Those headers look amazing. Love the 1 7/8" primaries. Any plans for a version for 64-67 A-bodies? The market is very lacking in long-tube headers for the 64-67 cars, especially with 1 7/8" primaries.
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
#60
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I have a 408 stroker. Would have loved to use the Holley 302-2 pan, but had to go with an autokraft to accomodate the stroker crank. I know I'll have some tie-rod interference at full lock. I can live with that. Otherwise, do you think the geometry of your frame and motor mounts and headers will play well with the autokraft pan.