I plan to put a Sanderson pump for an A/C setup on the Nova.

Which motor mounts work/don't work with the lower A/C mount in place?

I don't mind notching the frame for the A/C, just don't want to buy a set of mounts that won't clear the compressor.

 

Brp setup is the only one that I know of that allows you to notch the frame. The others S&P ATS Autocraft DSE Hooker, ect place the motor to far back to use stock A/C. Not a big fan of BRP. Major oilpan clearance problems with stock steering, they also place the swaybar upsidedown to the rear. Looks like a cattle catcher?

 

That problem of your suspension is only realated to BRP and Gen I F-Body and 68-72 X-Body with a stock F-Body oil pan. For The A-Body, the BRP will clear the x-member without any problem with the suspension... as the F-Body and X-Body are rear steer, but the A-Body is Front Steer.

You might look into the new BRP kit that uses the LH8 pan, but move the engine forward to allow the usage of the OEM placement of the AC Compressor.

As far as the Mount... yes, the older or original BRP style are the only type that will not come into contact with the AC Compressor. But notching of the Frame will be required.

 

Ahh.. well. May have to drop back and punt. Really want to use the stock location (hidden) for the compressor. But I also want the motor to sit in the right place.

 

BRP,
What's the location difference between your mounts and the S&P's?

 

Here some shots of the firewall the S&P kit puts the engine lower on the K-member and further back on the frame.

I also have 1 mid length and 6 LT hedders options for the 67-69 F-Body and 68-74 Nova as well

Thanks
Phil

 

hey i made the post on my employees account, sorry for the mix up I had nor realized he had logged in

Thanks

Phil

 

BRP Hotrods,

Looking at the photo showing the AC compressor, it appears as if the -10 side of the compressor block will route the fitting (too) close to the header. Any potential problem with that?

Thanks,
Andy1

 

I think I figured it out the way I want to go. There is tons of stuff on motor mount plates here, took some time to weed through it.

The basic plate setups:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-sales-specials/830171-3-new-ls-conversion-mounts-carshop.html

Pictures in this thread explains the differences:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/809748-hooker-mounts-1st-gen-did-you-notch-oil-pan.html

Thread that sealed the deal for me (thanks ls1nova99):
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/869375-f-body-pan-fits-first-gen-without-cutting.html

Looks like I will be going with the -1" plates and Corvette accessories.

Found a solution for the A/C on ebay of all places:
http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html
Not my first choice, but it balances out the high mounted vette alternator pretty well.

 

You could also use F-Body engine side mounts and then make your own lower mounts up. It just requires 1/4" steel bent into a u-shape and weld it to a flat plate. Thats how my mounts are made and it works great with a stock low mount compressor.

 

I've thought about that. Using the stock LS1 mounts would have allot of advantages. I might try something like that when I get to refurbishing the k-member sometime in the future.

 

Got any pics?

 

I bought the mounts that I am using off of 5.3_Racer who had built them for his cutlass. Heres a pic of them https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachmen...9&d=1105145060

 

Phil, you have a great looking setup. I love the use of the factory accessories. Unfortunately I'm looking for a setup that gets the motor as low as it can go to make room for possible future mods. For most swaps I think your setup with the LH8 pan would be the hot ticket.

Thanks for the pix!