LSA Swap - A/C Question
LSA Swap - A/C Question Hey guys, maybe someone hear can help me out. I'm looking to find out what bracket (and compressor) guys that have done this swap into A Body's have used. I'm in the process (slowly in the process) of putting my LSA together to go into my '72 Chevelle (using Holley's forward engine mounts as well). Of course, now I want to put A/C on it. I need to know what A/C brackets are available that will work with the GM Modified FEAD (I already have this FEAD for my LSA).
Here's the link to the FEAD, in case anybody wants/needs to see what I'm referring to: http://paceperformance.com/i-1999062...em-w-o-ac.html
I want to use a Vintage Air setup, but need to know what has worked for folks that have done this swap already (that doesn't require notching or purchase of another FEAD). Any assistance would be appreciated.
Here's the link to the FEAD, in case anybody wants/needs to see what I'm referring to: http://paceperformance.com/i-1999062...em-w-o-ac.html
I want to use a Vintage Air setup, but need to know what has worked for folks that have done this swap already (that doesn't require notching or purchase of another FEAD). Any assistance would be appreciated.
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Hey guys, maybe someone hear can help me out. I'm looking to find out what bracket (and compressor) guys that have done this swap into A Body's have used. I'm in the process (slowly in the process) of putting my LSA together to go into my '72 Chevelle (using Holley's forward engine mounts as well). Of course, now I want to put A/C on it. I need to know what A/C brackets are available that will work with the GM Modified FEAD (I already have this FEAD for my LSA).
Here's the link to the FEAD, in case anybody wants/needs to see what I'm referring to: http://paceperformance.com/i-1999062...em-w-o-ac.html
I want to use a Vintage Air setup, but need to know what has worked for folks that have done this swap already (that doesn't require notching or purchase of another FEAD). Any assistance would be appreciated.
Here's the link to the FEAD, in case anybody wants/needs to see what I'm referring to: http://paceperformance.com/i-1999062...em-w-o-ac.html
I want to use a Vintage Air setup, but need to know what has worked for folks that have done this swap already (that doesn't require notching or purchase of another FEAD). Any assistance would be appreciated.
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Kwik makes a low mount bracket for the sanden sd7 compressor , uses the single a c belt with its own tensioner . look through the thread "lsa blower swap" theres a pic in there . I just purchased one for a 67 impala build with the same fead . there is no pic on their site of the bracket yet. JOHN
Kwik makes a low mount bracket for the sanden sd7 compressor , uses the single a c belt with its own tensioner . look through the thread "lsa blower swap" theres a pic in there . I just purchased one for a 67 impala build with the same fead . there is no pic on their site of the bracket yet. JOHN
Toddoky, I reached out to korndawg to see what bracket/compressor he mounted.
If a low mount bracket is what youre looking for, this may work, but not sure if it would require a notch or not. http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/LS.htm
If a low mount bracket is what youre looking for, this may work, but not sure if it would require a notch or not. http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/LS.htm
A/C brackets For what it's worth department, here is a picture of a low mount on my '39 build. Took about 5 tries to get the mounts right because it is so tight between the engine and crossmember. I have it on the road now and it doesn't throw a belt or hit the crossmember with engine torque. Making up the hoses was a whole different story. Had to make a wrench. If you do a low mount try to make up the hoses before the sheet metal goes on.
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Ok. A member on another site has a SD7 bracket. I'm going to have him ship to me to test fit it. Correct me if I'm wrong, the SD7 is the "mini" compressor folks refer to (smaller than the Sanden 508), correct?
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I was reading about the spec's a while back and as I remember the SD-7 actually has more Capacity than the 508............
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Kwhizz is correct, the SD7 is of larger displacement than the 508.
