Holley LS Accessory drive FEAD- anybody use it?
08-23-2012, 09:19 PM
#21
They'll string you along on "new" stuff. I could be wrong, but this is usually the case. I remember Summit had the Barry Grant "Bad Man" inline 4 BBL setup listed for over a year (2 weeks out at a time) before any shipped, if they shipped at all. Holley's done it too...
08-23-2012, 11:03 PM
#22
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: IL
Posts: 698
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
08-24-2012, 09:37 AM
#23
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: WA
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I really like that with the 20-135 bracket I can reuse the truck water pump, balancer, alternator, tensioner, and all I need to buy is the Holley bracket and one corvette idler pulley which is $14. Later I can use my choice of the LS compressor in the stock position, Holley bracket and R4 compressor, or the Kwik bracket and Sanden compressor.
I am going to mock up my LS3 intake and truck water pump this weekend and if it clears I am going to go for it.
08-24-2012, 09:10 PM
#24
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-solution.html
Did you see this thread
Did you see this thread
Seen it happen many times before, glad someone actually has the parts in hand... 
09-15-2012, 01:23 PM
#27
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: IL
Posts: 698
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Bump, anyone else have the kit? I have a couple fitment issues that I'd like to see if anyone else is having.
Particularly, with the power steering pump. I've got a steel pump from an 02' Camaro, which is identical to the Corvette one minus the Corvette pump being aluminum. The bracket was designed for the aluminum ones. My issue is the lowest bolt head interfering with the way the pump is supposed to sit inside the bracket. Also, the portion around the return tube is catching the edge of the bracket. I could easily modify this but would hate to start grinding on my $250 bracket setup
Particularly, with the power steering pump. I've got a steel pump from an 02' Camaro, which is identical to the Corvette one minus the Corvette pump being aluminum. The bracket was designed for the aluminum ones. My issue is the lowest bolt head interfering with the way the pump is supposed to sit inside the bracket. Also, the portion around the return tube is catching the edge of the bracket. I could easily modify this but would hate to start grinding on my $250 bracket setup
10-03-2012, 01:33 PM
#30
TECH Resident
There is also this option by Dirty Dingo. It allows you to keep all your truck accessories....no need to change pullies or pumps. It's a little pricey though at $239. I went with this setup and I am waiting for the UPS man.
http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...oducts_id=1370
http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...oducts_id=1370
10-03-2012, 02:53 PM
#31
I went with the LS7 (GMPP 19155067) FEAD on mine, which was $800 delivered. It was a direct fit, with no frame notching required. The alternator is high and to the driver side, instead of low, like the F-Body FEAD (GMPP 19155066), which will require notching. I will probably sell my existing PS Pump, if you're interested (1K miles) - $80 (I keep the pulley and reservoir). I'm going to end up getting a Turn One PS Pump. I also have an extra LS7 GM bracket for the PS and Alternator.
Last edited by 1981TA; 10-03-2012 at 03:09 PM.
10-03-2012, 04:46 PM
#32
10 Second Club
HHhmmmm...I'm looking at just an alternator mount....and really would like it to be on the right/passenger side.
No AC, no PS.....just bare bones (WP/Crank/Alt) at a decent price
No AC, no PS.....just bare bones (WP/Crank/Alt) at a decent price
10-04-2012, 09:53 AM
#35
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Carver, MA
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just need an idler pulley, right about where the PS reservoir is in the pic in the post right above yours. Belt would come off crank, go to the left side of the WP, to the idler, to the alt, and the use a tensioner with a smooth pulley on the underside of the belt on the way back to the crank.
HTH, Jim
HTH, Jim
10-04-2012, 10:27 AM
#36
What 454 said 
Look at the pic below and imagine a line drawn directly from the alternator pulley to the lower idler pulley. Looking at my car, it's doable--with the PS pump removed entirely (no replacement idler, just removed), there's nothing in the path of the belt. You definitely need to measure out a different belt, but it should work.
Look at the pic below and imagine a line drawn directly from the alternator pulley to the lower idler pulley. Looking at my car, it's doable--with the PS pump removed entirely (no replacement idler, just removed), there's nothing in the path of the belt. You definitely need to measure out a different belt, but it should work.
10-04-2012, 11:45 AM
#38
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Carver, MA
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Had a couple pics of a right mounted alt stored, thought about doing it myself at one time, now going to put my AC there. Also, on further thought, the idler on the drivers side above the water pump could be either a smooth or ribbed idler, depending on how you'd like to route the belt, With a ribbed idler, come off the crank to the idler and then under the water pump, or with the snooth idler, come off the crank, under the water pump around the pass side over the top to the idler, then back accross to the alternator.
HTH, Jim
HTH, Jim
10-04-2012, 01:21 PM
#39
TECH Resident
This one is driver side, but it's another option for you. $150.
http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...oducts_id=1390
http://dirtydingo.com/store/product_...oducts_id=1390
10-05-2012, 12:26 PM
#40
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Carver, MA
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Holley bracket showed up today, nice piece, fast shipping from Pace. It came with a bolt kit, which I wasn't expecting, so if you have a Vette balancer, it's all you need. I'm going to make my own spacer to use the F body balancer, have plenty of 3/4 aluminum around, so I saved that $60.00. Biggest gripe I have with it is it's designed around the Vette PS pump, which seems pricey, and somewhat tough to come by. Luckily I found one in the classifieds here. Tried the Envoy pump that came on my engine without the reservoir, it had the right bolt pattern, but wouldn't fit in the bracket. If a person didn't already have an alt, better off just getting a C5 Vette bracket, which is basically the same as the Holley, but requires a Vette alt. Plenty of Vette brackets around for $50-$60. Could even use the Holley spacer/bolt kit with the Vette bracket and either an F body or truck balancer.
HTH, Jim
HTH, Jim