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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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We're doing a LSX swap into a 1978 El Camino. Is there a bracket you g body guys are using to relocate the AC up top or are you notching the frame to keep the stock bracket? Any links, advice, help is greatly appreciated.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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What I used was the Kwik bracket and a Sanden 508 compressor. You can find the bracket at www.kwikperf.com there are also some similar on ebay.
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Thanks man I'll check them out.
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Anybody else?
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We have all the accessories. The above kit requires a different compressor. We'd liketo be able to use it if we can. My dad said he read somewhere that the 96-03 vortec s10 bracket will work but hasn't been able find that info again. I don't think it'll work due to the water pump. Not to mention having to drill holes to locate the bracket properly.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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We have all the accessories. The above kit requires a different compressor. We'd liketo be able to use it if we can. My dad said he read somewhere that the 96-03 vortec s10 bracket will work but hasn't been able find that info again. I don't think it'll work due to the water pump. Not to mention having to drill holes to locate the bracket properly.
Try this
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...e-answers.html
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Haven't used it, just found it couple days ago but holley has come out with some brackets for LS acc.

http://paceperformance.com/i-9456843...acket-kit.html
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AWESOME!! Got what I needed. Thanks a bunch guys!
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