Conversions & Swaps LSX Engines in Non-LSX Vehicles
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

does ls1 ac compressor take straight 12v or resisted?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:45 PM
  #1  
TXjeepTJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,151
Likes: 7
From: Houston
Default does ls1 ac compressor take straight 12v or resisted?

wiring a switch to the ac compressor, should it be straight 12volt power or does it need to be resisted down?

thanks
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:01 AM
  #2  
G-Body's Avatar
sawzall wielding director
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,148
Likes: 12
From: Downers Grove, IL
Default

straight 12v
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 10:50 AM
  #3  
Andy1's Avatar
TECH Resident
20 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 792
Likes: 2
From: SoCal
Default

There are two wires going to the GM LS1 compressor. Is one a ground and the other hot or ? Also, how much current does the compressor clutch actually draw? What size fuse is needed?
Thanks,

Andy1
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2009 | 04:29 PM
  #4  
dsrour's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Potomac, MD
Default

Yes one is ground the other is 12 volt. A 20 amp fuse is called for.use a relay
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:58 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE