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decided to run a LS3 intake on a L92 and just started to put it together on my run stand. I’m starting to have truck accessory remorse.
wondering what folks are doing here, the intake would need a little modding to clear the truck accessories but while I’m hemorrhaging cash I figure I may as well ask if there are a few other options for accessories.
I here the Holley kit is nice, looking for lessons and suggestions if ya have experience to share.
I’ll be running alt,ps,ac. Probably want to run the AC low.
The easiest way but not the cheapest is to run 2002 F-body FEA. I've used the LS3 intake on a couple L92 LS swaps with the fbody FEA and it worked well. I can't speak to the low ac on your application but the fbody does have a stock low ac mount.
I have am L92 that I converted to the car stuff right away several years ago. If you don’t plan on using the truck stuff for a long time, I would just invest the money into another accessory setup. I initially used the corvette setup in my 68 camaro and then the Holley mid mount. For the money spent, I would just save for the Holley stuff from the start. Have you looked at their low mount setup? Are you able to use the Mid mount or even the Corvette setup (very similar to the high mount)?
I have am L92 that I converted to the car stuff right away several years ago. If you don’t plan on using the truck stuff for a long time, I would just invest the money into another accessory setup. I initially used the corvette setup in my 68 camaro and then the Holley mid mount. For the money spent, I would just save for the Holley stuff from the start. Have you looked at their low mount setup? Are you able to use the Mid mount or even the Corvette setup (very similar to the high mount)?
I need to figure out what mount style I can use. The ‘64 engine bay is tight. I think the high mount would work in terms of hood clearance, not sure about the power steering pump placement or how that impacts my Vintage air compressor. I know VA uses a standard sandine compressor so maybe they are interchangeable. Does the PS location change with the mid or high mount? If not what is the advantage to the high over the mid? Personally I think I’d rather mount the acc as low as possible.
I also can’t find the Low mount on Holley’s site but not sure that will work for me assuming it locates the alt low driver side.... I just installed a CBR rack and it may occupy some of the formerly available space down low.
I’m hoping to use some of the OE accessories as I already have a new alt,ps,ac, and a Sfi damper.... but if I have to re-use them on something else I can.
The easiest way but not the cheapest is to run 2002 F-body FEA. I've used the LS3 intake on a couple L92 LS swaps with the fbody FEA and it worked well. I can't speak to the low ac on your application but the fbody does have a stock low ac mount.
this is gonna sound stupid but here it goes, if I want to buy the FEA mounts what do I look them up as? And can I hit up rock auto or even Texas speed for them?
Don't rule out Pace Performance. They have a lot of GMPP kits. They also sell Holley and a few others. If you have an iron block, you will have to drill the hole for the alternator if mounted down low.
this is gonna sound stupid but here it goes, if I want to buy the FEA mounts what do I look them up as? And can I hit up rock auto or even Texas speed for them?
I have a complete C5 setup available if you are interested. I was using it in my GTO but am going with the Holley mid-mount.
It would be complete with a Corvette balancer, water pump, brackets, alternator, PS pump, belt, and Katech non-sprung tensioner, etc. No AC, but a Holley high mount AC or even the low mount AC can be added, depending on your fitment needs. Shoot me a PM if you are interested.
Holleys mid mount stuff is sweet. LT and LS. Look at the low mount stuff from Holley. It’s Holley’s version of the 98-02 F-body IIRC. You can just buy the castings and it bolts, so it might be worth going to yltheir web site and research it.
ive got quite a bit of the fbody accessories from a part out i did last year on a 90k ls1 car. ive got the water pump, alternator and assosiated brackets and bolts, I may have the tensioner as well cant remember if I sold it or not.
I have a complete C5 setup available if you are interested. I was using it in my GTO but am going with the Holley mid-mount.
It would be complete with a Corvette balancer, water pump, brackets, alternator, PS pump, belt, and Katech non-sprung tensioner, etc. No AC, but a Holley high mount AC or even the low mount AC can be added, depending on your fitment needs. Shoot me a PM if you are interested.
Options galore. On my 3rd gen Nova LY6 with LS3 intake (similar to your L92) I use the 2010 Camaro L99 waterpump, tensioner, and power steering with a truck alternator mounted in a spaced-out '02 Camaro bracket and a truck AC compressor mounted down low. Say that 3 times fast. The FEAD spacing is "truck" which also allows me to use the VVT.
I like how everything is tucked away and the waterpump outlet is on the same side as my radiator.
Of course you may have different space constraints on your 1st gen Nova, but if I remember right the 1st gen Nova has more room due to it's small crossmember.
Options galore. On my 3rd gen Nova LY6 with LS3 intake (similar to your L92) I use the 2010 Camaro L99 waterpump, tensioner, and power steering with a truck alternator mounted in a spaced-out '02 Camaro bracket and a truck AC compressor mounted down low. Say that 3 times fast. The FEAD spacing is "truck" which also allows me to use the VVT.
I like how everything is tucked away and the waterpump outlet is on the same side as my radiator.
Of course you may have different space constraints on your 1st gen Nova, but if I remember right the 1st gen Nova has more room due to it's small crossmember.
plenty of options for sure, thanks for all the suggestions.
that little crossmember is gone, replaced it with a tubular and a steering rack, kinda wigged me out when I removed the old xmember, thing is kinda flimsy.
Chris, I’m new to the forum and with my son leading the charge, we are going to Ls in my 68 conv Firebird. L92 with edelbrock single plane manifold, Holley throttle body etc. I’m sure it’s been addressed many times yet unable to a finger on it, ref will the truck accessory Alt/Ps bracket fit under stock 400 hood
I really want a low mount setup as I like keeping the top side of the Engine bay as clean as possible... I almost pulled the trigger on a mid-mount from Holley as they do look sweet and very complete kit and instructions, thankfully they are backordered so I took a little more time to read about the Holley low mount kits and a few more light bulbs went on.
I was also chatting with Tom over on the Steve Nova site, he has experience with the DirtyDingo AC low mount with a SD7 compressor in a Nova, that cinched the low mount deal for me!
I checked a few other low mount AC brackets and the DD offers the most clearance width wise (10 5/8") and that coupled with retaining the truck spacing should pull the AC forward far enough to provide clearance needed rearward.
While I was poking around the DD site I found a low mount ALT and PS bracket kit which allows me to run '98-'02 Camaro PS/ALT with truck spacing for short $$ so I'm going this route as I can use the Balancer, Water pump, and Alt I have.
Thanks for all the suggestions, I definitely know alot more now than I did before I asked.
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L92 w/LS3 intake 
