How much do front accessories go for?
Long time lurker, new time poster here. I was wondering how much the various front accessories (f-body, vette, etc.) go for complete. I am doing all the research and reading now before I get into my swap and front accessories came up. Thanks!
Matt
Corvette accessorie brackets (no alternator, PS pump, or Waterpump) are $242 from GMPD
Ive got some part numbers somewhere, ill grab em for you.
12578068 - bracket
12564401 - idler pulley
26046502 - reservoir (PS)
15907878 - hose
12559890 - Steering pump pulley/cap
12555693 - Brace
12555222 - Pump Hardware.
I paid $150 for a C5 power steering pump / alternator bracket (used from a yard in Ohio). Bought a 145amp truck alternator for it (for $50), and guess what, it doesn't fit. So I ended up machining an adapter to make the truck alternator fit (which was fun). The vette alternator is significantly more expensive (because there are ALOT fewer of them) and they make less power.
I used the LS2 style waterpump. I picked one up as a new take off for $90 off a LS7 crate motor that went to a Meziere electric.
I'm running a C5 harmonic balancer that came off of a LS6 crate motor, cost me $40.
I don't have an AC compressor setup, so can't comment on that.
I did a bunch of scrounging, and still spent $330, and that doesn't include the tensioner (which I think was $40 new) and some hardware (bolts and such). So, I'd figure on at least $400, and probably significantly more than that if you want a complete setup without having to do a bunch of legwork or want all new parts.
'JustDreamin'
$150!!!???
Their $6x from GMPD Brand new!
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My $150 got me the bracket, the PS pump, the PS reservoir, the idler pulley that mounts to the bracket, and all the hardware. I thought it was a pretty good deal.
And the used power steering pump works great.
'JustDreamin'
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I used Russell braided stainless power steering line for my application (for the high pressure side, regular rubber for the low press side). Needed a couple of adapter fittings, some 90degree elbows, and about 2 feet of hose. Easy to make up any line you can think of.
'JustDreamin'
The reservoir was a much bigger pain. For my application, I ended up moving it (it still looks ugly) because it wouldn't fit in the stock location (which is in between the bracket and the radiator, space I don't have). Ultimately, I'm going to fabricate a new reservoir to fit in the location that I have available, but for now it works (just looks silly sitting at a compound angle).
Try searching Car-Part, that's how I scored mine. Most yards don't seem to want to pull them off the motor (we sell that complete with the engine), but some do. Get as much of the bits and pieces as you can (idler, tensioner, bolts, etc).
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