92CamaroReallySlow

Ok, I know that when you drop in an ls1 into a thirdgen and use the stock kmember the a/c cant be used unless you put a notch in the kmember. So I bought a tubular Kmember for hawks that clears that problem up. But now when I go to put the a/c in I cant bolt it in because it is hitting the steering arm . Couple of questions...

-Has this happend to anyone else/what did you do about it?

-Can I somehow modify the stock steering system (not rack and pinion) to be able to fit?

-If not, can I buy a stock rack and pinion from a later model camaro and hook it up to my steering colum(I have a mount for it on the Kmember) because I dont want to buy the conversion one for over a g.

CamaroCain

iTrader: (1)

I have heard about this problem, but i am not going with a/c so i have not been worried about it. I think to fix it you just move the steering arm slightly to clear it. may have to do some drilling for a different mount location.

Clint

Speartech

iTrader: (14)

We put A/C on one 3rd gen here and there was a slight interference between one of the A/C mounting bosses and the idler arm. Nothing major but as you can see it did make a scratch mark in the A/C mounting boss.



A couple of seconds with the grinder and the problem was solved.

92CamaroReallySlow

yea I think i can work around that, but I cant even get it bolted in because the pulley is hitting the other arm(sorry for the lack of proper terms). Ill try to get a picture of it later...

84z28ls1

a little off the subject but i was wondering if the tubular k frame eliminates the rear lower control arm mount being in the way of the headers. Thanks.

CamaroCain

iTrader: (1)

I am still wondering the same thing, there are a few people out there now getting tubular k-members, I plan on ordering one soon from PA racing(sponsor------>) But i dont have the funds for the LS1 quite yet, so it will be a little longer before i can say for sure. Hopefully some one will find out sooner.

Clint

92CamaroReallySlow

well from what I can tell It does somewhat...still not a whole lot of room but probably more than if you use the stock frame...
Anyone have any more ideas on my original question??? I really dont have the money for a conversion rack and pinon..

84z28ls1

back to your subject, fbody mototrsports quotes in their ls1 installation article that they "slotted the idler arm mounting holes to slide the idler arm down a 1/4" or so". check it out www.fbodymotorsports.com/91_z28_ls1_engine

92CamaroReallySlow

yea I was thinking about doing that, but if you dont get it perfectly on each side wont it screw up the steering? Im not exactly a master fabricator and I would most likely be doing it with a dremmel. This does sound like one of the only solutions, I hope it is the right one...

*its also hitting on the alternator too...