A/C in Camaro with LS1
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: NJ
A/C in Camaro with LS1 I have the S&P motor mounts so I can not use the original A/C compressor on the original spot. I was looking at it today to mount it up and run with the same belt but a longer one. It looks like can be done but I have to have a kind of straight termostat housing. Does anyone make an after market or came stock on any wehicle what I need?
Or any other solution to mount an LS1 compressor on top?
Thanks for any replays.
Or any other solution to mount an LS1 compressor on top?
Thanks for any replays.
Re: A/C in Camaro with LS1 67LS1T56,
S&P also sells a thermostat housings in 10, 30, or 45 degree angles if that will help you out. Have you talked to Marc over at S&P about your dilemma? I have the Corvette pulley setup on my 69 Camaro, and they make a bracket to mount the AC up top.
http://www.hotrodlane.cc/onlinecatal...alogpage59.jpg
However, there is a difference between the LS1 setup you have and the LS6 setup I have. I would ask Mark if they make that setup for the LS1.
If not, here is a great idea: (if money is not an option) You can buy the Vette pulley system from S&P, or buy the Vette pulleys from a totalled vehicle, etc. you get the idea.
Go here to see my setup on the 69 Camaro:
http://araweb.logicmate.com/robert/
Hope that helps!
See ya,
Robert
S&P also sells a thermostat housings in 10, 30, or 45 degree angles if that will help you out. Have you talked to Marc over at S&P about your dilemma? I have the Corvette pulley setup on my 69 Camaro, and they make a bracket to mount the AC up top.
http://www.hotrodlane.cc/onlinecatal...alogpage59.jpg
However, there is a difference between the LS1 setup you have and the LS6 setup I have. I would ask Mark if they make that setup for the LS1.
If not, here is a great idea: (if money is not an option) You can buy the Vette pulley system from S&P, or buy the Vette pulleys from a totalled vehicle, etc. you get the idea.
Go here to see my setup on the 69 Camaro:
http://araweb.logicmate.com/robert/
Hope that helps!
See ya,
Robert
Re: A/C in Camaro with LS1 Hey there, I just checked with S&P and they now make a straight thermostat housing. I'm not sure why that helps you...but if it does...cool!
See ya,
Robert
See ya,
Robert
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: NJ
Re: A/C in Camaro with LS1 S&P makes a bracket to mount the sanden comp. but $300. plus the compressor $200. It is $500 out of my pocket.
Since I have the compressor for LS1(I have to change the clutch/pulley for a wider one and i dont even know if that can be done) I was thinking to make a bracket to use what I have.
I'm planning to mount it by the head and route the belt by the term. housing. It looked like it will clear if I have the straight term./ housing.
Altough By looking at John's set up I can use a idler pulley and dont need a straight water neck. i have to see what i can do?
Since I have the compressor for LS1(I have to change the clutch/pulley for a wider one and i dont even know if that can be done) I was thinking to make a bracket to use what I have.
I'm planning to mount it by the head and route the belt by the term. housing. It looked like it will clear if I have the straight term./ housing.
Altough By looking at John's set up I can use a idler pulley and dont need a straight water neck. i have to see what i can do?
Teching In
Joined: May 2003
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From: Ramona, Ca
Re: A/C in Camaro with LS1 If you plan on using a Vintage Air system in your 67 I would suggest you call them to see if the LS1 compressor will work with it. I have heard from several sources (haven't talked to Vintage Air myself) that it will not. I also have heard from 67LS1CamaroProject on this board that it will, so you may want to confirm before you go to the trouble of fabricating a bracket.
Nick
Nick
