Complete Fbody accessory bracket setup??
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Complete Fbody accessory bracket setup?? I figure you guys would know best on this. 
Where is a good place to buy the accessory brackets for a Fbody?
I want to convert my truck over to use the Fbody brackets so I can run a LSX intake later on and meziere electric water pump.
I'm going to take a good look at both setup and make sure it's possible but, want to know where is a good place to get the stuff if it is.
Just taking a quick look at a Fbody balancer and a truck balancer there seems to be about 5/8" difference in depth also. I'll have to take a good look and make sure this won't cause any interference problems. Here is a pic with an aftermarket Fbody balancer and stock truck balancer next to each other.
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John
PS - One other question. Are there any differences in the accessories(A/C, alt, ps pump, etc) between the Fbody and trucks?
Where is a good place to buy the accessory brackets for a Fbody?
I want to convert my truck over to use the Fbody brackets so I can run a LSX intake later on and meziere electric water pump.
I'm going to take a good look at both setup and make sure it's possible but, want to know where is a good place to get the stuff if it is.
Just taking a quick look at a Fbody balancer and a truck balancer there seems to be about 5/8" difference in depth also. I'll have to take a good look and make sure this won't cause any interference problems. Here is a pic with an aftermarket Fbody balancer and stock truck balancer next to each other.
<a href="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid74/p24bfe8b025cd7397f42237914558d210/fb627dad.jpg" target="_blank"><font color="red">Fbody and Truck balancers<!--color--></font></a>
Thanks
John
PS - One other question. Are there any differences in the accessories(A/C, alt, ps pump, etc) between the Fbody and trucks?
Re: Complete Fbody accessory bracket setup?? Haha I knew you were still up to something John 
I have done all of this on my truck already for my intercooler project...shh I will run the LSX intake also. Right now I have an LS1 intake sitting on top.
Buy the brackets from a dealer. They are cheap. I spent two months posting on here, and then someone told me how cheap they were. $24 for the alternator bracket, $18 for the power steering, and $18 for the side alternator bracket.
Why not just buy an LS1 block though? I will post back on this as I have done Everything for the swap -I am going to lift right now....
I have done all of this on my truck already for my intercooler project...shh I will run the LSX intake also. Right now I have an LS1 intake sitting on top. Buy the brackets from a dealer. They are cheap. I spent two months posting on here, and then someone told me how cheap they were. $24 for the alternator bracket, $18 for the power steering, and $18 for the side alternator bracket.
Why not just buy an LS1 block though? I will post back on this as I have done Everything for the swap -I am going to lift right now....
Re: Complete Fbody accessory bracket setup?? Oh yeah, the F-body power steering pump works just like the truck one - I can't tell a difference. I was woried that it would not be strong enough, but it is. The F-body alt. works fine also.
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Re: Complete Fbody accessory bracket setup?? The LS1 block won't allow enough cubic inches. 
The extra cubes that can be had from the iron block will easily make up for the extra weight.
If you could PM me with some more info on the swap I'd appreciate it Ryan. Did you keep your A/C? Do you have the part numbers for the brackets, the people at the dealerships around here are a little uhhh.....SLOW.
I'm outta here to, gotta get up at 4:30
The extra cubes that can be had from the iron block will easily make up for the extra weight. If you could PM me with some more info on the swap I'd appreciate it Ryan. Did you keep your A/C? Do you have the part numbers for the brackets, the people at the dealerships around here are a little uhhh.....SLOW.
I'm outta here to, gotta get up at 4:30
Re: Complete Fbody accessory bracket setup?? If you still need the fbody brackets,let me know.I have them off my 01 LS1 but need to mount my accessories up high.Interested in a trade?
Please let me know.
Thanks,Joe
Please let me know.
Thanks,Joe
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Re: Complete Fbody accessory bracket setup?? Hey driftwood
I have all the brackets but, might need the tensioner if you're not going to use it. Unfortunately I forgot some other stuff to complete the swap this weekend so it'll have to wait a week or two now. 
I don't think the truck bracketry will work for you since it spaces the accessories further out(~5/8-1"). Unless you wanted to run the truck crank pulley. When I get the brackets swapped I'll take pictures of them so you can see where everything mounts.
I have all the brackets but, might need the tensioner if you're not going to use it.
Unfortunately I forgot some other stuff to complete the swap this weekend so it'll have to wait a week or two now. I don't think the truck bracketry will work for you since it spaces the accessories further out(~5/8-1"). Unless you wanted to run the truck crank pulley. When I get the brackets swapped I'll take pictures of them so you can see where everything mounts.
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