Power Steering bracket option...
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Power Steering bracket option... Getting ready to do a budget build, it will have flipped exhaust manifolds.. I want to try to utilize the stock 4.8/5.3/6.0 alternator/ps pump bracket.. however with flipped manifolds the drivers side contacts the powersteering pump. Typically I would just say to hell with it and run a manual rack or no power steering, but i have the pump, the bracket and even lines, so if I can do this cheap, why not.
There is a vendor, lsbrackets that sell just what I wanted to do, move the ps pump up and in about 2 inches and swing the alternator over a bunch (which is nice for ls1/ls6 car intake swap clearance as well).
What if I were to cut the bracket, remove all the material on the inner side and re tig weld it up and in the same dimesions as stated above? Would be a much cheaper option. Has anyone ran into this issue? How did yall fix it?
I have a few spare engines, so maybe Ill bolt it up and see if I can make a prototype. Stay tuned.
There is a vendor, lsbrackets that sell just what I wanted to do, move the ps pump up and in about 2 inches and swing the alternator over a bunch (which is nice for ls1/ls6 car intake swap clearance as well).
What if I were to cut the bracket, remove all the material on the inner side and re tig weld it up and in the same dimesions as stated above? Would be a much cheaper option. Has anyone ran into this issue? How did yall fix it?
I have a few spare engines, so maybe Ill bolt it up and see if I can make a prototype. Stay tuned.
Here's the setup in my 72 Chevelle that I custom built. I've done the same set using a truck tensioner if A/C is not required or wanted.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/16242884-post11.html
Can you use a F-body p/s pump? Another set i've done is a bit of a hybrid using F-body and truck parts.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...1-ls2-ls3.html
Good luck with your swap. If you do make a prototype bracket please attach a photo.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/16242884-post11.html
Can you use a F-body p/s pump? Another set i've done is a bit of a hybrid using F-body and truck parts.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...1-ls2-ls3.html
Good luck with your swap. If you do make a prototype bracket please attach a photo.
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What do you think?
